H.105

An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

Sponsors: Rep. Karen Dolan

Location: Senate Committee on Judiciary

Last Recorded Action: 3/18/2025 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

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, Vermont 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, Vermont 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