H.780 (Act 169)

An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Sponsors: Rep. Martin LaLonde, Rep. Barbara Rachelson

Last Recorded Action: 5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 10, 2024

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
4:00 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Walk-Through

Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 19, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
2:00 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Testimony

Eleanor Spottswood, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
10:50 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Testimony

Hon. Amy Davenport, Former Chief Administrative Judge
David Silver, Attorney
10:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Testimony Continued

Maxine Grad, former member, Judicial Nominating Board
Eileen Blackwood
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
David Mickenberg, former member, Judicial Nominating Board
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
3:45 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 2, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:30 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Possible Vote

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:15 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Vote

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Walk through and vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Testimony

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Eleanor Spottswood, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
David Silver, Attorney
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
11:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 3, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Committee Discussion and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
3:45 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Introduction and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
4:45 PM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Committee discussion