Previous Meetings - Full Report | Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

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10:00 PM

Senate Floor

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10:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Report from Canvassing Committee

2:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Introductions

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

11:00 AM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be live streamed due to the sensitive nature.

Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
Sara Macera, Sergeant, Capitol Police Department
John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Standard

9:00 AM

Legislative Counsel Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Joint Fiscal Office Introduction

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:15 AM

Health Care Systems 101

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Health Care Systems 101

Continued

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Standard

9:00 AM

Medicaid 101

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Office of the Health Care Advocate

Introduction

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

10:30 AM

Agency of Human Services

Introduction and overview

Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Monica Ogelby, Vermont Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

11:35 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Reports Update

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

Introduction

Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

10:30 AM

Vermont Medical Society

Introduction

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

10:45 AM

Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Introduction

Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

11:00 AM

Vermont Care Partners (VCP)

Introduction

Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners

11:15 AM

VT Developmental Disabilities Council

Introduction

Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Health Equity Advisory Commission

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by Discrimination Prevention Training

11:00 AM

Health Insurance 101

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

VNAs of Vermont

Introduction

Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont

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Vermont Health Care Association

Introduction

Melissa Appleton, Coordinator of Post Permanency Services, Lund Center
Paul Gibeault, Clinical Director, Easterseals Vermont
Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Introduction and overview

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

10:45 AM

EMS

Introduction and update

Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee

11:15 AM

Blueprint for Health

Introduction

Addie Armstrong, Health Services Researcher, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services

11:45 AM

HealthFirst

Introduction

Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

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Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Electronic medical records

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Steven Andrews, Director of Health Systems Data and Analytics, Green Mountain Care Board
William Dempsey, Director of Data Analytics, Agency of Human Services

10:30 AM

Department for Children and Families

Introduction and overview

Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

Department of Mental Health

Introduction and overview

Laurel Omland, Director,Child,Adolescent, and Family Unit, Department of Mental Health
Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

11:40 AM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Introduction and overview

DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:25 AM

BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont

Introduction

Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Introductions

Daniel Barlow, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Olivia Sharrow, Executive Director, Vermont's Free and Referral Clinics (VFRC)

11:00 AM

Vermont State Colleges System

Health care workforce programs update

Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
Caitlin Stover, Dean of Nursing, Vermont State Colleges System

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

Introduction and overview

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Fred Jones, Director, Division of theBlind and Visually Impaired, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
James Smith, Budget and Policy Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

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9:00 AM

General Assistance and Emergency Housing

FY25 Budget Language

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

General Assistance and Emergency Housing

Update on cold weather guidance

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.10 - An act relating to modifying requirements for obtaining a certificate of need

Introduction

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

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S.20 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor

11:15 AM

S.10 - An act relating to modifying requirements for obtaining a certificate of need

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

General Assistance and Emergency Housing

Report of Task Force
Joint hearing with House Human Services hosted in room 267 in the Pavilion and livestreamed on the House Human Services YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9RE-K5ZL_Egtle9AdAI-g/featured

Rep. Jubilee McGill, Co-sponsor, General Assistance Emergency Housing Task Force
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

General Assistance and Emergency Housing

Joint hearing continued

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Standard

9:00 AM

S.1 - An act relating to providing Medicaid-equivalent coverage to all Vermonters

Introduction

Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor

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S.14 - An act relating to expanding Dr. Dynasaur income eligibility for pregnant individuals and exploring eligibility expansions for other populations

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor

9:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:50 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Break

10:20 AM

Committee Discussion

Session priorities

10:30 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Act 167 of 2022

Overview

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Hilary Watson, Senior Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Standard

9:00 AM

Health Care Reform

This is a joint hearing with House Health Care. It will be hosted in Room 11 and live streamed to the Senate Health and Welfare Youtube Channel.

Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
Christopher Koller, President, Milbank Memorial Fund

10:50 AM

Break

11:10 AM

Health Care Reform

Continuation of joint hearing with House Health Care

Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Christopher Koller, President, Milbank Memorial Fund
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
David Murman, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

11:55 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Introduction

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

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S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:35 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

University of Vermont Health Network

Overview

Sunny Eappen, CEO, University of Vermont Health Network
Jessica Moschella, Senior Vice President, High Value Care, University of Vermont Health Network

11:45 AM

3SquaresVT Awareness Day

Ivy Enoch, SNAP Policy and Training Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
Jerome Hazlewood, Community Member, Barre

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Introduction

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor

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S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

American Heart Association

Cardiac arrest survivor story

Dominic Barcomb, Student, Milton High School

11:15 AM

Vermont Pharmacists' Association - Prescribing Authority

Introduction

Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Walk-through of committee bill outline

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:40 AM

VT Nurse Practitioners Association

Janet Kaplan, Nurse-Midwife, VT Nurse Practitioners Association
Brigid Meehan-Brese, Nurse Practitioner, VT Nurse Practitioners Association

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VT 211 Day

Elizabeth Gilman, Executive Director, United Way of Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Introduction

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

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S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Gina Clithero, Farm to Institution Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Ernie Davis, Senior Director-Northeast Govt. Affairs, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Mike Duteau, President, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
Patrice Knapp, Strategic Quality Improvement Consultant , Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Department of Health
Mary McQuiggan, Director of Programs, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
Randall Messier, Quality Improvement Specialist, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Beth Traveer-Adolphus, Executive Director, Oak Hill Children's Center
Franci Wayland, Vice President, Public Policy and Government Relations, PRA Group
Hillary Wolfley, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)

10:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Health care economics and hospital auditing overview

Nancy Kane, Board Member, Chair of Finance Committee, UMass Memorial Health

11:35 AM

Vermont Arts Council

Creative Aging Initiative

Troy Hickman, Education Programs Manager, Vermont Arts Council
Susan Still, Board Chair, Main Street Arts, Saxtons River
Ashley Storrow, Program Director, Main Street Arts, Saxtons River

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Testimony

Jill Alliman, Project Director, American Association of Birth Centers
Carolyn Barnwell, Chief Operating Officer, Etalia
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Lindsay Lachant, Nurse-Midwife
Shayla Livingston, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition
Lauren MacAfee, Board Member, Vermont Medical Society
Rinn Mandeville, Nurse-Midwife, Copley Hospital
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

10:15 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Auditing overview

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Tanya Morehouse, Chief Auditor, State Auditor's Office

11:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

11:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

General assistance and emergency housing budget language

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements

Introduction

Rep. Alyssa Black, Sponsor

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H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements

Walk-through

Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jordan Estey, V.P. Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marla McQuiston, Parent Advocate, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
Laurie Mumley, Parent Advocate, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

9:50 AM

H.31 - An act relating to claim edit standards and prior authorization requirements

Vote

10:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Timothy Fisher, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMass-Chan Medical School/ Baystate Medical Center

10:30 AM

S.33 - An act relating to establishing a pilot for community nurse programs serving aging Vermonters

Introduction

Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

10:50 AM

S.42 - An act relating to implementing the Restaurant Meals Program

Introduction

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor

11:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to implementing the Restaurant Meals Program

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Mark-up

Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

10:40 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Mark-up

Laurie Foster, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-midwives
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Peter Stuart, Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, North Country Hospital
Gail Zatz, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Mark-up

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Mark Redmond, Executive Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Chris Smith, Chief Clinical Officer, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Dawn Tatro, Founder/Director, Jenna's Promise

10:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Testimony on committee bill outline

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:45 AM

Recovery Day

Recovery centers and residences

Lila Bennett, Executive Director, Journey to Recovery Community Center
Gary DeCarolis, Outgoing Executive Director, Vermont Recovery Network
Nicholas Farias, Guest, Journey to Recovery Community Center
Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Testimony on committee bill outline

Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
William Dempsey, Health Data Officer, Agency of Human Services
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:25 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

Hearing Type

Standard

9:05 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Health care economics

Alena Berube, PhD Student, Health Policy, and Clinical Practice, The Dartmouth Institute
John Colmers, Chair, Milbank Memorial Fund
Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
David Murman, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

11:20 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Clara Keegan, Family Physician, Member, Vermont Medical Society

11:25 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Continued health care economics overview

Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute

11:55 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:10 AM

H.141 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Introduction of proposed amendments

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor

9:25 PM

Adjourn

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Simone Ruschmeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc

9:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Health care economics

Zack Cooper, Associate Professor of Public Health and Economics, Yale University
Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Electronic health records

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL)

11:17 AM

Committee Discussion

Digital and social media impacts on youth

George Vana, General Pediatrician; Adult and Child Psychiatrist, VT Consultation and Psychiatry Access Program

11:28 AM

Committee Discussion

Cell phone policy at Thetford Academy

Charlie Buttrey, Coach, Thetford Academy

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Continued digital and social media impact

Rima Carlson, Family Physician, Montpelier

11:40 AM

S.63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

11:55 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Electronic health records

Craig Jones, Consultant, Healthcare Reform

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:40 AM

S.63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Michelle Sawyer, Health Policy Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board

11:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Substance use disorder continuum of care proposal

Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Testimony

Alison Despathy, Parent, Danville
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life

12:05 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Walk-through of draft 1.3

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:10 AM

Break

9:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Member, Vermont Medical Society

10:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Primary care

Jon Asselin, Chief Operating Officer, Primary Care Health Partners
Toby Sadkin, Executive Chairperson, Primary Care Health Partners

10:30 AM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Mark-up and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Ernie Davis, Senior Director-Northeast Govt. Affairs, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

10:40 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Shayla Livingston, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition

11:15 AM

Break

11:23 AM

S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Shayla Livingston, Member, Vermont Birth Center Coalition

11:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:20 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:45 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Sharon Gutwin, Owner, RehabGYM and Kismet Place

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

Vermont Cancer Initiative

Randy Holcombe, Director, Vermont Cancer Center
Richard Page, Dean, Larner College of Medicine

9:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Sections 1-4

Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Mark Hengstler, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
David Murman, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Matthew Sutter, Deputy Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Health care economics

Jessica Moschella, Senior Vice President, High Value Care, University of Vermont Health Network

10:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Health Information Exchange (VITL)
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid

11:15 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Sections 5, 6 and 7

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

11:45 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Testimony

Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

8:45 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board

9:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Testimony

William Dempsey, Health Data Officer, Agency of Human Services
Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

10:05 AM

Break

10:20 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association (VHCA) & Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS)

11:30 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:00 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:45 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc

9:15 AM

Break

9:40 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

10:05 AM

S.63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark-up and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, University of Vermont Health Network

10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:40 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Discussion

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

10:45 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:55 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Brian Collamore, Reporter
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

11:00 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Rick Hildebrant, Chair, Board of Medical Practice

11:30 AM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:10 PM

S.126 - An act relating to health care payment and delivery system reform

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

Appointments

Committee discussion

10:55 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

AI in Healthcare

Joint hearing with House Committee on Health Care hosted in Room 42. Senate Health and Welfare will remain in Room 17 and join via Zoom. The meeting will be livestreamed to the House Health Care Committee Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtilisCXIU4ZgxQ8fRgsdw/featured.

Michelle Hager, Managing Partner, Blue Cirrus Consulting
Tania Malik, Co-founder, The Office of CEO

10:25 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

FY26 Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

9:50 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Appointment of Peter Ireland to the Board of Medical Practice

9:10 AM

Committee Discussion

House bills in committee

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

9:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mari Cordes, Reporter and Sponsor

9:35 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Alyssa Black, Reporter
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter

10:05 AM

H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals

Introduction and walk-through

Mari Cordes, Reporter and Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Sneak-peek

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

Break

11:20 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Introduction

Francis McFaun, Reporter

11:30 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Ela Chapin, Reporter
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Department of Health

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

Laura Beliveau, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Surgery Center
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate

Laura Beliveau, Staff Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Ashley Johns, Staff Attorney, Agency of Human Services
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals

Elizabeth Couto, Chair, Vermont Emergency Nurse Association
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Betsy Hassan, President, American Nurses Association Vermont
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disability Rights Vermont

9:55 AM

H.80 - An act relating to the Office of the Health Care Advocate

Mark-up and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Overview

Rep. Anne B. Donahue
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Reporter and Sponsor
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter

10:30 AM

Break

10:35 AM

An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Overview

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

H.489 - An act relating to fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments

Amendment

Sen. Scott Beck, Sponsor

11:40 AM

An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Fiscal note

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:50 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Testimony

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Colleen Meiman, National Policy Advisor, State Associations of Community Health Centers
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Kalvin Pugh, State 340B Policy Director, Community Access National Network

10:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Testimony

Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
Steve Burns, Executive Director, Cookware Sustainability Alliance
Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Anna Seuberling, Environmental Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

11:10 AM

Social Service Provider Safety Presentation

Act 115 of 2024

Kheya Ganguly, Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development, Department of Mental Health
Jacquelyn Prue, Public Safety Specialist, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Sarah Roberts, Staff Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families
Lynn Stanley, Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.96 - An act relating to increasing the monetary thresholds for certificates of need

Mark-up and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Mark-up and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Committee discussion and mark-up

Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
Kara Casey, Director of Economic Empowerment, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

H.259 - An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals

Mark-up and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Overview

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Michael Del Trecco, President and CEO, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Judi Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Don George, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:30 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Morgan Halloran, Director, State Policy, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:45 AM

Fertility Awareness Day

Kate Weldon LeBlanc, Executive Director, AllPaths Family Building

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Public Transit

This will be a joint hearing with the Senate Committee on Transportation. It will be hosted in Room 10 and livestreamed on the Senate Transportation channel.

Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Anthony Knox, Blueprint Program Manager, Randolph Health Service Area

10:00 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

FY26 budget requests

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Beverly Boget, Public Engagement Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
Shannon Carchidi, Executive Director, North Central Vermont Recovery Center
Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
Johanna Doren, Direct Markets and Local Food Access Program Director, NOFA-VT
Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
Amy Fales, Nutrition & Education Department Manager, BROC Community Action
MIchelle Fane, Director of Crisis Programs, Howard Center
Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Paul Gibeault, Clinical Director, Easterseals Vermont
Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Chelsea Levis, Executive Director, Empty Arms Vermont
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Amy Rose, Policy Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
Nicole Sener, Executive Director, Milton Family Community Center
Carrie Stahler, Senior Government Affairs Manager, Vermont Foodbank

11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review

Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

Introduction and walk-through

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, City of Burlington
Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to fiscal year 2026 appropriations from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

Vote

9:05 AM

Kooth Digital Health

Introduction to Soluna: Mental Health Care App

Laura Tully, Vice President of Partnerships, Kooth

9:30 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Julie Arel, Interim Commissioner, Department of Health
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health

9:55 AM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:50 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Kim Anetsberger, Executive Director, Lamoille Community House
Libby Bennett, Executive Director, Groundworks Collaborative
Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Jonathan Farrell, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, City of Burlington

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center

10:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Dawn Cogger, 340B Coordinator, Gifford Health Care
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy

11:55 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up

Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:40 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up

Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Representative, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

11:25 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Committee discussion

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership

11:40 AM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Proposed amendment

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Health Care Sustainability

This is a joint hearing with the House Committee on Health Care. It will be hosted in Room 11 and livestreamed to the Senate Health and Welfare Youtube Channel.

Robert Adcock, President & CEO, Springfield Hospital
Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
Tom Frank, President and CEO, North Country Hospital
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Fran Hodgins, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Human Services
Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Brendan Krause, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to Medicaid payment rates for community-based service providers

Proposed amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Mark-up

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

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S.18 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Review of language, As Passed by Senate with House markups

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:25 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion, mark-up, and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont

10:50 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:05 AM

Break

9:12 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up

Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:50 AM

S.28 - An act relating to access to certain legally protected health care services

Review language, As Passed by Senate with House markups

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:35 AM

S.27 - An act relating to medical debt relief and excluding medical debt from credit reports

Review language, As Passed by Senate with House markups

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:55 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Committee discussion and mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Caroline Sherman-Gordon, Legislative Director, Rural Vermont
Elisabeth Wirsing, Senior Environmental Health Program Manager, Department of Health

11:20 AM

Committee Discussion

Introduction to Hazel Health

Sean Bradley, Community Engagement and Government Relations Manager, Hazel Health

11:30 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Mark-up

Mary Block, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nancy Kane, Professor of Health Policy and Management, Emerita, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Discussion and mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board

9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Committee discussion and mark-up

Beverly Boget, Public Engagement Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:25 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

9:25 AM

Break

9:35 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

10:00 AM

H.401 - An act relating to exemptions for food manufacturing establishments

Mark-up and vote

Peter Hopkins, Partner, Hoppy Valley Farm
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Allan Reetz, Director of Public and Government Affairs, Hanover Co-op Food Stores of VT & NH
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

10:55 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion and mark-up

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up

David DiBiase, 2nd Vice President, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Cindy Ell, President, The Firefighter Cancer Foundation
Dean Gilmore, Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

House Proposal of Amendment

Rep. Doug Bishop, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion and mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:20 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, University of Vermont Health Network
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

10:45 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Continued

Beverly Boget, Public Engagement Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:10 AM

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Mark-up

Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeanne Montross, Executive Director, Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects (HOPE)
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Continued

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

-

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:50 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Rick Barnett, Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

9:45 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Mark-up and possible vote

Matt Chapman, Director of Waste Management & Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:05 AM

American Physical Therapy Association

Advocacy Day

Heidi Wilhelm, President, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vermont

11:15 AM

Hazel Health

Digital Tele-Health

Sean Bradley, Community Engagement and Government Relations Manager, Hazel Health
Bob McCullough, Member, Hazel Health

11:35 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion

Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

H.482 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority to adjust a hospital’s reimbursement rates and to appoint a hospital observer

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Walk-through of new draft

Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion and mark-up

Beverly Boget, Public Engagement Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Continued

Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Linda Lotti, Director of Finance, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

11:50 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.238 - An act relating to the phaseout of consumer products containing added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Vote

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Possible vote

Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:35 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Discussion and vote

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

SR16 - Senate resolution opposing recent federal actions that threaten public health and urging their swift reversal

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:40 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

S.63 - An act relating to modifying the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Review House Proposal

Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.91 - An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program

Amendment discussion

Angus Cheney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Nellie Marvel, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Redmond, Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Vermont Community Action Partnership
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

9:40 AM

SR16 - Senate resolution opposing recent federal actions that threaten public health and urging their swift reversal

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Stephen Leffler, President and Chief Operating Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Peter Wright, CEO, Northwest Medical Center

1:00 PM

Adjourn

1:25 PM

H.266 - An act relating to the 340B prescription drug pricing program

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

1:50 PM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

4:25 PM

SR16 - Senate resolution opposing recent federal actions that threaten public health and urging their swift reversal

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

5:00 PM

Break

5:15 PM

SR16 - Senate resolution opposing recent federal actions that threaten public health and urging their swift reversal

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Chamber

First Day of 2026 Legislative Session

11:00 AM

Committee Introduction

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Report and Discussion

2025 Recovery Residences Report

Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health

11:30 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

House Chamber

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Appointments

Appointment of the Committee Clerk

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Federal Funding

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

11:00 AM

Report and Discussion

List of Available Reports

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Bill Updates

Review of last Session's bills

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Federal Update

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Bill Priorities This Session

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by Mandatory Training

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Bill Priorities this Session Contd.

11:40 AM

Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Shawn Tester, CEO, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

11:50 AM

Farm to School Awareness Day

Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Dana Hudson, Vermont Farm to School and Early Childhood Network, Shelburne Farms

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

State Transformation Updates

Katelyn Carrell, Care Transformation Director, Office of Health Care Reform
Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

10:00 AM

Rural Health Transformation Grant

Overview

Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
Sandy McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, Howard Center
Jeffrey McKee, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Simone Rueschemeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

11:00 AM

Overview and Discussion

2025 Acts Overview

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Provider Tax and FMAP

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:45 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

10:15 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.188 - An act relating to hospital governance

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:50 AM

S.142 - An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor

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S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

Break

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Francis McFaun, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.112 - An act relating to amending a death certificate to reflect gender identity

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Floor

Insurance Solvency Brief

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

Insurance Solvency Brief

Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation

11:00 AM

BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont

Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:20 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

House Chamber

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
Brandon Campo, Vermont Psychological and Neurofeedback Center, LLC
Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society & Vermont Psychiatric Association

9:45 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Walkthrough

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Riegel, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health

10:45 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Walkthrough

Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Shannon Edmonds-Folsom, Jay Peak Resort
Danielle Harris, Senior Director of Youth Development, YMCA
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Emilie Tenenbaum, Executive Director, Let's Grow Kids

11:30 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Walkthrough

Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anna Seuberling, Environmental Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

Blueprint for Health

Addie Armstrong, Health Services Researcher, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services

10:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Walkthrough

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Walkthrough

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Alena Berube, Director of Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Walkthrough

Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services

11:45 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Shiela Boni, Executive Director, Board of Nursing
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Health Care Overview

Global Commitment

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Report on Coordination of Healthcare and Transportation Services. This is a Joint Meeting with Senate Transportation. It will be held in Room 11 and will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare

Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Caleb Grant, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit
Karen Vastine, Sr. Community Relations Officer, University of Vermont Health Network
Natasha Withers, Medical Director of High Value Care, UVM Health

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Fish and Wildlife Updates

Food security

Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

10:30 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jade Kaplan, Certified Nurse-Midwife, American College of Nurse Midwifery
Michelle Wade, Nurse Practitioner, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Anna Brouillette, Policy and Program Director, Building Bright Futures
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Sharron Harrington, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Susan Titterton, Program Coordinator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children

10:30 AM

S.210 - An act relating to access to autopsy reports

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anonymous Witness, Person with Lived Experience
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

11:15 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health
Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Wayne Altman, Professor and Chair of Family Medicine, Tufts University
Tom Borys, CEO, OneCare Vermont
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Anne Morris, Associate Dean of Primary Care, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Sarah Rosenblum, Deputy Director for the Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services

10:15 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Aida Avdic, Chief Medical Officer, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Alena Berube, Director of Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jay Mullen, President & CEO, BlueWater Health

11:00 AM

Howard Center

Sandy McGuire, Chief Executive Officer, Howard Center

11:15 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Markup

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

11:45 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

Cari Kelley, Mental Health Advocate

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Walkthrough

Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Carr, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University

10:15 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Walkthrough

Rep. Zon Eastes, Bill Sponsor, Sponsor
Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Merideth Plumpton, Immunization Program Manager, Department of Health
Tracy Tyson, President-Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Tenant Law

Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Jessica McNally, President, Vermont Opthalmological Society
Divy Mehra, Opthalmology Resident, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Jeff Young, Comprehensive Opthalmologist

10:45 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Wyll Everett, Family Physician, Vice President, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
Fay Homan, Primary Care Advisory Group Member, Little River Health Care
Deb Richter, Family Physician, Vermont
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
Toby Sadkin, Executive Chair, Primary Care Health Partners

11:25 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Meghan Meszkat, Director of Early Childhood Education, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Kaitlin Northey, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Vermont
Jen Olson, Director, Quarry Hill School

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Markup Comparison to VDH's

Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health

10:00 AM

S.243 - An act relating to distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project

Introduction

Andrea Green Mahoney, Director, Pediatric Global Health
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alison Segar, Director, Vermont Language Justice Project

10:25 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Evan Eyler, Professor, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Sarah Hastings, Professor, Psychology Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling Psychology, St. Michael’s College
Phillip Hughes, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton University SUNY
Bud Vana, Psychiatrist, Bridges Healthcare

10:45 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

11:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
Alison Despathy, Citizen, Health Choice VT
Andrew Garcia, Pharmacist, UVM Medical Center
Michelle Wade, President, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association

11:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

OPR Amendment Request Overview

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

3SquaresVT Awareness Day

Julia Burgess, Community Member, Barre
Mariana Lamaison Sears, Community Engagement and Outreach Lead, Hunger Free Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Markup

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Hospital Work on Transformation

This is a joint hearing with House Health Care. The Meeting will be held in Room 11 of the Vermont State House. The meeting will be streamed on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtilisCXIU4ZgxQ8fRgsdw/featured

Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
Michael Del Trecco, President and CEO, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Stephen Leffler, Chief Executive Officer, University of Vermont Health Network
Shawn Tester, CEO, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Mark-Up

Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.210 - An act relating to access to autopsy reports

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:20 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Andrew Prowten, Assistant Director, Educator Quality Division, Agency of Education

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

Recovery Day

This will be a joint hearing with Senate Health and Welfare. It will be held in Room 10 and will be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9RE-K5ZL_Egtle9AdAI-g/featured

A Anonymous, Person with Lived Experience, Jenna's Promise
Astrid Bradish-Hoyt, Executive Director, Turning Point of Springfield
Ashley Brown, Person with Lived Experience, VFOR
Nicholas Farias, Person with Lived Experience, Ben's House
Dylan Johnson, Recovery Coach, Emergency Department, Turning Point Center, Bennington
Tylor Sears, Person with Lived Experience
Gregory Tatro, Co-founder, Jenna's Promise
Suzie Walker, Executive Director, Recovery Partners of Vermont
Danielle Wallace, Executive Director, Turning Point Center of Addison County

10:45 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Leslie Johnson, Associate Academic Dean, Community College of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation

11:40 AM

Disability Advocacy Day

Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)

11:50 AM

VT 211 Day

Alison Lamagna, Executive Director, United Ways of VT / VT 211

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Rosie Krueger, State Director of Child Nutrition Programs, Agency of Education
Lisa Lefferts, Consultant, Environmental Health/Sciences
Chelsea Myers, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Shilpa Ravella, Gastroenterologist

9:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Zirui Song, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

10:15 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services

11:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

11:15 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

Mark-Up and Vote

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

S.142 - An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

Intro and High-Level Walkthrough

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Josh Dufresne, CEO, North Star Health
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Chair, Sponsor
Jared Rhoads, Executive Director, Center for Modern Health
Diana Wahle, Chair, Health Justice Committee
Mike Zimmer, Senior Policy Consultant, Office of New Americans State Network

10:30 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Scott Fay, Child Nutrition Director, Essex Westford School District
Laura La Vacca, Director of Food Services, Burlington School District

11:30 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Christopher Brady, Ophthalmologist, UVM Medical Center
Alicia Feis, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Libby Houle, Ophthalmologist, University of Vermont Health Network
Tina Keshava, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Daniel Phillips, Vice President, Vermont Optometric Association
Amy Puerto, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute

11:15 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Fiscal Note

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:25 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.243 - An act relating to distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

S.210 - An act relating to access to autopsy reports

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:50 AM

Compass Pathways

Tess Bettler, Compass Pathways

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Mark-Up

Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health

9:30 AM

S.249 - An act relating to hospital collaboration and state action immunity

Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Rare Diseases Day

Carolyn Sheridan, National Organization for Rare Disorders

10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Elect VSC Trustees and Adjutant and Inspector General

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Alena Berube, Director of Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

10:00 AM

Department of Mental Health

Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

10:30 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Walk-Through

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

Mark-Up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor

11:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
James Mauro, Chief Data Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Thomas Weigel, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:50 AM

Southeastern Vermont Community Action

Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.142 - An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

Andrea Green Mahoney, Director, Pediatric Global Health
Matthew Greenberg, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice

9:45 AM

CSG East Presentation

Shirley Girouard, Health Policy Consultant, CSG-East
Tara Sad, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Consultant, Council of State Governments East

10:15 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

10:45 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Committee Discussion

Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Jordan Estey, V.P. Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Margaret Reynolds, Government Affairs Director, Cigna Health Care

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Michael Costa, President and CEO, Gifford Health Care
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Towne, CEO, Northern County Community Health

10:00 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services

10:50 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Committee Discussion and Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.154 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing

Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jenny Horgan, Public Policy Manager, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Michael Rollo, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

9:20 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor

9:30 AM

S.142 - An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.233 - An act relating to establishing a special education family advocacy pilot program

Introduction and Walk-Through

Alexis Palmer, Resident, Windsor County
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Bob Bordone, Senior Fellow, Harvard Law School
Peter Pronovost, Chief Quality and Clinical Transformation Officer, University Hospitals

11:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Mark-Up

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anna Seuberling, Environmental Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

11:30 AM

Miscellaneous Judiciary Bill

Review and Discussion of S.193

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Mark-Up

Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services

9:00 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-Up

Lindsay Barron, Director of Policy & Planning, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark-Up

Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Alena Berube, Director of Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association

11:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Mark-Up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mara Donohue, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
Elizabeth Hawgood, Medicaid Operations Administrator, Agency of Human Services
John M. Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.194 - An act relating to designated and specialized service agency payment methodology

Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services

9:30 AM

S.154 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing

Adrienne Frederick, Director, State Government & Regional Affairs, AdvaMed
Michael Rollo, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

9:45 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark-Up

Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association

10:25 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Mark-Up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Mark-Up

Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

10:40 AM

Break

10:50 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Mark-Up

Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Heather Shouldice, President, Capital Complex Committee

11:20 AM

S.154 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing

Mark-Up

Jon Bouton, Person with Lived Experience, Hartford
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jenny Horgan, Public Policy Manager, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter

11:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:45 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:50 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

9:10 AM

S.142 - An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

9:20 AM

S.154 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for biomarker testing

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Miscellaneous Judiciary Bill

Review and Discussion on S.193. This is a joint hearing with Senate Judiciary. This meeting will be live streamed on the Senate Health and Welfare channel.

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Robyn Hodges, Senior Vice President, Wellpath
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.239 - An act relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group

Mark-Up and Vote

Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Miscellaneous Judiciary Bill

Review and Discussion of S.193

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

Miscellaneous Cannabis Bill

Review and Discussion of S.278

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Shayla Livingston, Principal Assistant, Department of Health

11:50 AM

Aprexis

Robert Squire, Chief Partnership Officer, Aprexis

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Miscellaneous Judiciary Bill

S.193 Amendment

10:30 AM

Miscellaneous Cannabis Bill

S.278 Review and Discussion

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, Sponsor

10:45 AM

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

Christine Hadekel, Food and Farm Program Director, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

American Physical Therapy Association

Estelle LeClair, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vermont
Elizabeth Sargent, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vermont
Heidi Wilhelm, President, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Vermont

9:15 AM

S.206 - An act relating to licensure of early childhood educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Amendment

Sen. Seth Bongartz, Senator, Sponsor
Emilie Tenenbaum, Executive Director, Let's Grow Kids

9:30 AM

Miscellaneous Judiciary Bill

Amendment of S.193

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Miscellaneous Cannabis Bill

Discussion and Testimony on S.278

Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Substance Misuse Prevention Efforts

Amy Carmola, Chief Impact Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
Maryann Morris, Executive Director, The Collaborative
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health

10:30 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:40 AM

Miscellaneous Judiciary Bill

S.193 Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

Mental Health

Laura Tully, Vice President of Partnerships, Kooth

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services

9:45 AM

H.46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Walk-Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.84 - An act relating to allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent

Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Anne Morris, Associate Dean of Primary Care, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

9:30 AM

H.582 - An act relating to adult protective services

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

H.534 - An act relating to community action agencies

Josh Davis, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter

11:30 AM

Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTP)

UVM Cancer Center

Randy Holcombe, Director, Vermont Cancer Center
Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Long COVID

Katherine Menson, Assistant Professor, UVM Robert Larner College of Medicine
Ylan Roy, Person with Lived Experience
Cristine Selvidio, Person with Lived Experience

10:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Amendment

Alena Berube, Director of Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

H.46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Sarah Elliott, Person with Lived Experience, District Orleans-4
Ilisa Stalberg, Family and Child Health Director, Department of Health
Sydney Williamson-White, Department of Health

11:45 AM

H.84 - An act relating to allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent

Vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Introduction and Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor

9:45 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Tess Bettler, Compass Pathways
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
Logan Davidson, Legislative Director, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

11:00 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Introduction and Walk-Through

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Eric Maguire, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Introduction

Rep. Karen Lueders, Sponsor

9:15 AM

H.293 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Department of Health’s reporting and programming requirements

Rep. Zon Eastes, Sponsor
Rep. Eric Maguire, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Introduction and Walk-Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor

10:00 AM

H.573 - An act relating to the first certification of an emergency examination

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Budget Discussion

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:20 AM

Budget Request

Melissa Appleton, Coordinator of Post Permanency Services, Lund Center
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Jenny Horgan, Public Policy Manager, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Christina Kennedy, Vermont Aging Network Consortium
Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
Carol Lang-Godin, Executive Director, PCCN
Christina McLaughlin, Program Coordinator, Healthfirst, Inc.
Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Heather Robertson, Vermont Association of Adult Day Services (VAADS)
Rosemary Rosa, Executive Director, Turning Point of Central Vermont
Katherine Schwartz, Executive Director, Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center
Olivia Sharrow, Executive Director, Vermont's Free and Referral Clinics (VFRC)
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Benefit Assisters Coalition
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
Carrie Stahler, Senior Government Affairs Manager, Vermont Foodbank
Heidi Sulis, Executive Director, Open Door Clinic
Suzie Walker, Executive Director, Recovery Partners of Vermont

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Meg Larraine, Action Circles
Shayla Livingston, Principal Assistant, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Gail Zatz, Advocate

11:30 AM

Committee Budget Discussion

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sharon Radtke, Person with Lived Experience
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Carolyn Sheridan, National Organization for Rare Disorders
Ilisa Stalberg, Family and Child Health Director, Department of Health
Sydney Williamson-White, Department of Health

9:45 AM

Bill Review

S.210 Review

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:50 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Sebastian Arduengo, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Stephanie Ibey, Pharmacist, Medical Drug Benefit Programs

10:30 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Introduction and Walk-Through

Rep. Eric Maguire, Sponsor
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:50 AM

American Heart Association

Maureen Boardman, Clinician, Little River Health Care
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Stephanie Pinard, Community Resource Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
Ashley Collins, Legal Advisor, Neurorights Foundation
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Sean Pauzauskie, Medical Director, Neurorights Foundation

9:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Amendment Review

Sen. Randy Brock, Amendment Sponsor

10:00 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lynn Currier, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

10:40 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Sandi Hoffman, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kristin McClure, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

Rural Health Transformation Grant

Jill Mazza Olson, Medicaid and Health Systems Director, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Rosenblum, Interim Director, Office of Health Care Reform

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Introduction and Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Wendy Critchlow, Reporter
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Peter Trombley, Director of Legislative Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer

10:00 AM

S.194 - An act relating to designated and specialized service agency payment methodology

Budget Language

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Simone Rueschemeyer, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, MMR
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Gail Zatz, Advocate

11:20 AM

H.46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Ilisa Stalberg, Family and Child Health Director, Department of Health

11:45 AM

Budget Request

Service-Supported Housing Funding

Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Elizabeth Bacon, Director of Housing Program Administration, Vermont State Housing Authority
Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Deanna Hartog, Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont

10:00 AM

Budget Memo Review

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:20 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Mark-Up and Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Walk-Through and Fiscal Note

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Hannah Marble, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Colin Hilliard, Associate State Director - Advocacy and Outreach, AARP VT

9:30 AM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

Governor Appointments

11:20 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Rafaela -, Member, Vermont Youth Council
Fiona -, Youth Advocate, Vermont
Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Kate Bailey, Senior Policy Advocate, Voices for Vermont's Children
Christina Brown, Chief Programs Officer, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Bill Sponsor
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor

10:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:10 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Mark-Up and Vote

Danielle Jankowski, Pediatric Cancer Advocate
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

10:30 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Mark-Up and Vote

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Meg Larraine, Lobbyist, Action Circles
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

11:40 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Mark-Up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:20 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice providers in hospital care

House Amendment Review

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

H.536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Tom Neltner, National Director, Unleaded Kids

10:15 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk-Through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter of the Bill
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

Budget Discussion

Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Kate Smith, Special Education Finance Director, Agency of Education

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up and Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:05 AM

Statehouse Evacuation

10:30 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up and Committee Discussion continued

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

H.582 - An act relating to adult protective services

Mark-Up and Vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

11:40 AM

H.814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Mark-Up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.534 - An act relating to community action agencies

Mark-Up and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Benefit Assisters Coalition

9:15 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Mark-Up

Tyler Allen, High-End System of Care Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Past President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Willa Farrell, Community Justice Unit Director, Attorney General's Office
Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Field Trip

UVM Cancer Center Mobile Unit

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.583 - An act relating to clinical decision making

Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:15 AM

H.536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Craig Felner, Director of Government Affairs, Infant Nutrition Council of America (INCA)

9:25 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up

Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.157 - An act relating to recovery residence certification

House Amendment Review

Meg Fuerst, Action Circles
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

H.536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up

Mary Block, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Courtney Harrness, Director of Legislative and Government Relations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Gail Zatz, Zatz and Renfrew Consulting

8:45 AM

H.536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Vote

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

9:30 AM

H.816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Vote

9:45 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Vote

Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

10:25 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up

Brendan Atwood, Director of Policy and Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.583 - An act relating to clinical decision making

Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Emily Brown, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
Brigid Meehan-Brese, Nurse Practitioner, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid

9:15 AM

H.611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

9:30 AM

H.270 - An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers

Mark-Up

Christopher Dube, President, Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
Mark McDonough, Battalion Chief, Burlington Fire Department
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jafari Munyugu, Student, Winooski School District
Laurel Omland, Adolescent and Family Unit Director, Department of Mental Health
Marissa Sylvestre, Student, Winooski School District

10:50 AM

H.573 - An act relating to the first certification of an emergency examination

Mark-Up

Devon Green, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

11:15 AM

H.293 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Department of Health’s reporting and programming requirements

Mark-Up

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:45 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Fiscal Note

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Floor Amendment

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:05 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.583 - An act relating to clinical decision making

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up

Brendan Atwood, Director of Policy and Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
Deanna Hartog, Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

10:30 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Mark-Up and Vote

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.583 - An act relating to clinical decision making

Mark-Up and Vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Gail Zatz, Advocate, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

8:50 AM

S.142 - An act relating to a pathway to licensure for internationally trained physicians

House Proposal of Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up

Brendan Atwood, Director of Policy and Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
Julie Bond, Co-Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
Paul Dragon, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

10:20 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee on Human Services

10:45 AM

H.293 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Department of Health’s reporting and programming requirements

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
Emily Trutor, Director of Substance Use Disorders, Department of Health

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up

Susan Aranoff, Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Brendan Atwood, Director of Policy and Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
Deanna Hartog, Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
Amy Johnson, Government Affairs & Communications Director, Vermont Care Partners
Alex Karambelas, Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Nellie Marvel, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
Lily Sojourner, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up

Brendan Atwood, Director of Policy and Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
Deanna Hartog, Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
Nellie Marvel, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Benefit Assisters Coalition
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont

10:45 AM

H.817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Mark-Up and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Clare Neal, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Mental Health
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Benefit Assisters Coalition
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society

10:50 AM

H.293 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Department of Health’s reporting and programming requirements

Mark-Up and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Brendan Atwood, Director of Policy and Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Nellie Marvel, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles, Benefit Assisters Coalition
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:50 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

Break

9:40 AM

H.938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Vote

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Governor Appointment

Sara Teachout, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

9:15 AM

Governor Appointments

9:25 AM

Governor Appointment

Sandi Hoffman, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

9:35 AM

H.660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund appropriations

Amendment discussion

Sen. Russ Ingalls, Sponsor
Sen. Robert Norris, Sponsor
Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor

9:50 AM

H.657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Amendment discussion

Sen. Steven Heffernan, Sponsor

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:45 AM

Governor Appointment

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to establishing a process for the elimination of certain hospital services

House Amendment Review

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

H.542 - An act relating to testing of schools in Vermont for polychlorinated biphenyls

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:50 AM

S.197 - An act relating to reform for primary care

Review House changes

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.190 - An act relating to reference-based pricing and the Green Mountain Care Board

Review House changes

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Room 17

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare has jurisdiction over matters relating to the preservation of health, old age assistance, and social and economic security.

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