H.391

An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Sponsors: Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Rep. Josie Leavitt , Rep. Tesha Buss, Rep. Esme Cole, Rep. Mari Cordes, Rep. Leslie Goldman, Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Rep. Brian Minier, Rep. Kate Nugent, Rep. Carol Ode, Rep. Phil Pouech, Rep. Monique Priestley, Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Rep. Heather Surprenant, Rep. David Templeman, Rep. Jonathan Williams

Location: House Committee on General and Housing

Last Recorded Action: 2/28/2023 - Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
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H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Introduction

Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor
Rep. Josie Leavitt, Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
1:45 PM

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Discussion on the idea of eviction diversion

Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Helen Toor, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary

Friday, April 7, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
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H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Jean Murray, Direcctor, Housing for Everyone Law Project

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
1:30 PM

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Eviction diversion

Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Jean Murray, Direcctor, Housing for Everyone Law Project
3:15 PM

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Jean Murray, Direcctor, Housing for Everyone Law Project
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Landlord Association

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
10 mins after Floor

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Jean Murray, Direcctor, Housing for Everyone Law Project

Friday, April 21, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
10 mins after Floor

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

As House Floor time allows

Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Landlord Association
1:00 PM

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Committee Discussion

Sandrine Kibuey, Mobile Home Program Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Jean Murray, Direcctor, Housing for Everyone Law Project
Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Landlord Association

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
9:15 AM

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Committee discussion with stake holders. Possible vote

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Sandrine Kibuey, Director- Housing Advocacy Programs, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Kathleen Berk, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Jean Murray, Direcctor, Housing for Everyone Law Project

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
9:15 AM

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Discussion and possible vote on committee language

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
10 mins after Floor

H.391 - An act relating to creating an eviction diversion program

Discussion and vote on committee amendment

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel