H.522 (Act 75)

An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/15/2013 - Signed by Governor on 6/5/13

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

11:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Joint Hearing with House Judiciary Committee, Room 10

Cy Jordan, Medical Director, VMS Education & Research Foundation: Safe and Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vermont
Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, Chair of the Emergency Department, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

2:30 PM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Joint Hearing with House Judiciary Committee-Room 11

Carlos Pino, M.D. Anesthesiology, Pain Clinic, FAHC
Gilbert Fanciullo, MD, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Zail S. Berry, MD, Pain Medicine Specialist
Dawn Philibert, Director of Public Health Policy, Vermont Department of Health
Cy Jordan, Medical Director, VMS Education & Research Foundation: Safe and Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vermont

Friday, March 1, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

12:00 PM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Trespass

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

15 minutes after adjournment

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Donna Lemieux, Person in recovery
Stephen Prevost, Person in recovery
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Leo Beletsky, Assistant Professor of Law and Health Sciences, Northeastern University School of Law & Bouve College of Health Sciences
Dan Troidl, Commander, Special Investigations Section, Vermont State Police
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Tom Dalton, Coordinator, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
Grace Keller, Safe Recovery Team Leader, HowardCenter

7:40 PM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

-

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Narcan

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, March 15, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

-

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Narcan

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Discussion and Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Amendments
(H.200 Decriminalization of Marijuana will be rescheduled.)

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

4:00 PM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Amendment

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Precious Metals

Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Judiciary Committee

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:15 PM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair

Friday, March 22, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Amendments

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell

Friday, March 22, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:20 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

amendment introduction

Rep. Paul N. Poirier

Friday, March 29, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Room 11 Joint Committee Hearing with Senate Health & Welfare

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, March 29, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Room 11- Joint meeting with Senate Judiciary

Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Only sections pertaining to Pawn Brokers and Metal Dealers

Kelly Jacobsen, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Margaux Valenti, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Gadue, Attorney, Martin's Coins
Howard Weisburg, President, Queen City Coins, Inc.
Perry Sporn, Owner, Perrywinkle's Jewelry
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Ben Katz, Senior Trooper, Vermont State Police, Williston

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

(Sections 19, 20, 21 & 22)

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
Will Labate, Intern, Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Section 22

Rep. Mike Yantachka

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

VPMS and Narcan

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Medical Practice Board
Glen Neale, M.D.
Patricia Fisher, MD, Community Health Centers of Burlington
Alicia Jacobs, MD, Fletcher Allen Health Care
Ronald Klein, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Cy Jordan, Medical Director, VMS Education & Research Foundation: Safe and Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vermont
Jeff Hochberg, Secretary, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
Tom Dalton, Director, HowardCenter
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter

11:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Public Safety Perspective

Lt. Kraig LaPorte, Drug Task Force, Vermont State Police

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Bupernorphine, Methadone & Opioid use abuse and diversion

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Ronald Klein, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health

10:15 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Tom Dalton, Director, HowardCenter
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Section 22a only

Ivan Rochon, Desjardin Rochon Jewelers, Rutland
Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Gadue, Attorney, Martin's Coins
Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
Howard Weisburgh, Owner, Queen City Coins, Inc.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sections pertaining to precious metal/pawnbrokers - Mark-Up and Vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Section 20 (Illegal Drug Production Housing Study)
~ Sections 21-22 (Community Safety)

Margaux Valenti, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
Tom Dalton, Director, HowardCenter
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

(Buprernorphine, Methadone & Opioid use abuse and diversion of trafficking)
(Sec 3, 4, 5, VT Prescription Monitoring System)
(Sec. 16, Unused Drug Disposal Program)
(Sec. 19, Electronic Registry System for Ephedrine)
(Sec 20, Illegal Drug Production Housing Study)
(Sec 21, 22 Trespass/Drug Crimes)
9:00 AM Sheriff Schmidt will testify by-way-of phone

Sheriff Chad Schmidt, Bennington County Sheriff's Department
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
Lt. Reg Trayah, Station Commander, Vermont State Police
Lt. Kraig LaPorte, Drug Task Force, Vermont State Police
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon

10:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Getting into Drug Treatment Court

Lt. Kraig LaPorte, Drug Task Force, Vermont State Police
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jim Baker, Chief, Rutland Police Department
Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

William Brunelli, MD, Emergency Department Director, North Country Hospital
Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Sheila Livingston, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Analyst, Department of Health
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS)
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Mark up Sections 21 & 22 - Trespass/Drug Crimes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon

9:45 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Michael McAdoo, Substance Abuse Director, Department of Health Access

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:50 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, April 19, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:50 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sec. 2-15 Mark up and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:40 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sec. 4, 5 & 22; Bill Mark up and Vote

Rep. Mike Yantachka
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Jonathan Wood, Deputy Secretary, Department of Public Safety
Sen. Kevin Mullin, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Mark up, Sections 17, 18, 19, 20

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Will Labate, Intern, Legislative Council
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
John Shullenberger, Esquire, VT Association of Justice

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Mark up, Section 3, 4, 5, 16, 20, 21/Possible Vote

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tom Dalton, Director, HowardCenter
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association

10:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Mark up/possible vote on amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

10:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, April 26, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:15 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

~ Vote on Amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, April 26, 2013

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:45 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Mark Up and Vote

Sen. Dick Sears
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance Network

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:40 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Review of side-by-side summary

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council