H.505

An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Sponsors: Rep. Maxine Grad , Rep. Martin LaLonde, Rep. William Notte

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2022 - Governor vetoed bill; text of Governor's veto message

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
2:00 PM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Walk-through

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 21, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:15 PM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Witness Testimony

Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
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H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Witness Testimony.

Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
10:15 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Continued Witness Testimony.

David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance
Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Review of New Draft and Witness Testimony.

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Andrew Seaman, Vermont Medical Director, Better Life Partners
10:15 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Continued Witness Testimony.

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
11:15 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Walk-through and Committee Discussion.

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:30 PM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Committee Discussion and Witness Testimony.

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Committee Discussion.

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
15 Minutes After the Floor

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Continued Discussion and Possible Vote.

Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
Rep. Selene Colburn, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Discussion of House Committee on Government Operations Proposed Amendment, Possible Vote.

Rep. John Gannon, Sponsor, House Government Operations
Friday, March 18, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:20 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Discussion of Bill Amendment.

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:45 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Discussion of Possible Amendment.

Rep. Barbara Murphy
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Andrew Seaman, Vermont Medical Director, Better Life Partners
Friday, April 15, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance
Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
4:15 PM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Sen. Dick Sears
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

Update, Committee Discussion, Possible Vote.

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel