H.294

An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Sponsors: Rep. Troy Headrick , Rep. Emily Carris Duncan, Rep. Ela Chapin, Rep. Kate Logan, Rep. Kate McCann

Location: House Committee on Appropriations

Last Recorded Action: 3/13/2026 - Pending entry on Notice Calendar, referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

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H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Introduction

Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

9:10 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

10:10 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Testimony

Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Nicole Belknap, Financial Manager, Department of Corrections

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

2:15 PM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Committee Discussion - List of Questions for DOC

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

9:00 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Telecommunications and Commissary Questions

Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

10:40 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Reports from Committee Sub-groups on Corrections Commissary and Telecom Privileges

Rep. Joseph "Joe" Luneau, House Corrections and Institutions
Rep. William "Will" Greer, House Corrections and Institutions

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

11:00 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Witness Testimony - DOC and Prison Policy Initiative

Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
Linda Ladd, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
Mike Koehler, Facilities Operation Manager, Department of Corrections
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Sarah Staudt, Director of Advocacy, Prison Policy Initiative

Friday, February 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

12:00 PM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Witness Testimony - UVM

Skye Whalen, University of Vermont
Kevin McGreal, University of Vermont
Theodore Sternberg, University of Vermont

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

2:00 PM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Witness testimony

Sarah Staudt, Director of Advocacy, Prison Policy Initiative
April Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Ameelio

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

10:45 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Telecommunications

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

1:10 PM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

Friday, February 27, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

12:10 PM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

10:45 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Draft walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

10:10 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Draft walk-through and vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

9:15 AM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

vote

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, March 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor

Walk through and possible vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office