S.226 (Act 121)

An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Sponsors: Sen. William Doyle, Sen. Richard Sears,

Last Recorded Action: 5/5/2012 - Signed by Governor on May 9, 2012

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont
Joint with House Judiciary and Senate Health and Welfare in Room 10

Chadd Lackey, Counsel, New Jersey State Commission of Investigation

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont - Follow-up of Wednesday’s meeting

Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Dominic Damato, Corrections Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
David Herlihy, Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont

Lee Hodsden, Detective Sgt., Vermont State Police
Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

10:45 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Walk Through

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, February 17, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Gang Task Force

Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police
Glenn Hall, Captain, Vermont State Police
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont

Tim Bombardier, Chief, Barre Police Department
Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
Paul Doucette , Chief, Bennington Police Department

10:15 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Hub and Spoke Initiative - Treatment for opiate addiction

Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Beth Tanzman, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Blueprint for Health, DVHA
Victoria Loner, Deputy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Jim Baker, Chief, Rutland Police Department

10:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Mark Up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 2, 2012

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

11:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

10:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Review draft -- adding Attorney General's and Sheriffs and State's Attorneys language.

Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council

11:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Committee Discussion

Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary,

4:45 PM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Bill voted out of committee

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

10:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

As Amended by House Appropriations
Vote: 8-0-3
Reporter: Rep. Keenan

Rep. Eldred French, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary