H.105 (Act 45)

An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Sponsors: Rep. Karen Dolan

Last Recorded Action: 6/9/2025 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 5, 2025

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

1:00 PM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Walk-through and witness testimony

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Paul Ravelin, VSP Safety Programs Unit Commander, Department of Public Safety
Meg Rizzo, Executive Director, Washington County Diversion Program
Kelly Ahrens, Youth Restorative Programs Manager, Burlington Community Justice Center
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Witness testimony

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Lindy Boudreau, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Walk-through and witness testimony

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Ravelin, VSP Safety Programs Unit Commander, Department of Public Safety
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles

After Floor

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Witness testimony and discussion

Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 28, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

10:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Amendment walk-through

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

1:00 PM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

11:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Testimony, walk-through

Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:35 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Testimony

Meg Rizzo, Executive Director, Washington County Diversion Program
Kelly Ahrens, Youth Restorative Programs Manager, Burlington Community Justice Center
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:05 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

11:25 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Mark-up, discussion, possible vote

Lisa Pepe, Youth Restorative Program Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Committee Discussion

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Witness testimony and walk-through of language changes

Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

10:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Judiciary

9:15 AM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

1:30 PM

H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Walk-through and witness testimony

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Lisa Pepe, Youth Restorative Program Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs