H.885 (Act 179)

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sponsors:

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2014 - Signed by Governor on June 9, 2014

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2013 - 2014 Legislative Session
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
10:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Community High School of Vermont

Wilhelmina Picard, Superintendent, Community High School of Vermont
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
9:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Community High School of Vermont

Wilhelmina Picard, Superintendent, Community High School of Vermont
Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
Troy McAllister, Assistant Director and Principal, Community High School of Vermont
Dana Lesperance, Career and Technical Education Chief, Community High School of Vermont
Rep. George Cross, Board Member, Community High School of Vermont
Jerry Schartner, Assistant Director, Community High School of Vermont
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
10:15 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Community High School of Vermont

Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 14, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
12:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Community High School of Vermont

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
11:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Community High School of Vermont: Language for Appropriations bill

Rep. George Cross, Representative, Community High School of Vermont
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Community High School of Vermont

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Representative, Appropriations Committee
Friday, March 21, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

Monday, March 24, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion/VOTE 7-4-0

Thursday, March 27, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
8:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members Amendments

Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor, Barre City
Friday, March 28, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
8:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members Amendments

Friday, March 28, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
8:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

ANR Payments in Lieu of Taxes; FY14/FY15 General Fund Surplus; Tax Expenditures in the Budget

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Lottery Commission

Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
2:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development--Overview

Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Economic Development

Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Housing and Community Development

Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Housing and Community Development
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Tourism and Marketing/ Vermont Life

Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Mary Hegarty Nowlan, Editor, Vermont Life Magazine
Kathy Thayer, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

DAIL

Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Business Manager, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Larry Mires, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Natural Resources--Overview

Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Forests, Parks and Recreation

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Adrienne Jones, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Fish and Wildlife

Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
3:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Environmental Conservation

David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Alyssa Schuren, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
Friday, April 4, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Health

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Green Mountain Care Board

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Michael Davis, Director of Health System Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
3:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Public Service Board

Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Service Board
4:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Public Service Department

Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
9:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Advocates Hearing (Room 10)
All available time slots have been filled. To submit written testimony email:
rbuck@leg.state.vt.us

2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Mental Health Dept

Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Heidi Hall, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Health Dept. (Cont'd)

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview of Highlights of House Passed Bill

Rep. Martha Heath, Chair, Westford
3:15 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Friday, April 11, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Monday, April 14, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Friday, April 18, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Monday, April 21, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
12:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Teachers Retirement

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

ANR-PILOT

Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Ryan Horvath, Lands Administrative and Records Coordinator, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
4:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
10:15 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
8:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec. E.950 Committee on Child Protection

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
Kenneth Schatz, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services
Friday, April 25, 2014
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
8:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

ADAP Amendment

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

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

12:00 PM
Friday, May 2, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
8:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

ADAP Amendment

Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Appropriations Committee
Friday, May 2, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
9:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of Sections of Senate Passed Budget (at request of House Committee on Appropriations)

Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
Friday, May 2, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
9:40 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Discussion on Sec. E.312.2, Sec. E. 605.1 and 605.2. Ms. Koenig spoke from the side.

Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Wendy Koenig, University of Vermont
Thomas J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office
Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Donna Russo-Savage, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 2, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

review of Senate passed budget provisions

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, May 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
1:00 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec. E 112: Use of Space - Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations

Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Allen Palmer, Property Management Supervisor, Department of Buildings & General Services
Monday, May 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
12:30 PM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of E.234 sections

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
Monday, May 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations
10:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Positions Pilot Program

Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Monday, May 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
11:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee review of three sets of budget memos re Senate provisions in the Budget.

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 5, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
15 min after floor adjourns

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion of Proposed Senate Amendments

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion of Proposed Senate Amendments

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Shullenberger, Esquire
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low-Income Advocacy Council
Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
9:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec. E112: Use of Space - Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations
Sec. E.337: Community High School of Vermont

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec. E.339 - Windham County Electronic Monitoring Pilot Program

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Proposed Language: Use of State Space (Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations), Community High School of Vermont

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion: Windham County Electronic Monitoring Pilot Program

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
9:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec. E.339 - Windham County Electronic Monitoring Pilot Program

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion of Proposed Senate Amendments

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families