H.57

An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Sponsors: Rep. Mark Higley , Rep. Angela Arsenault, Rep. Richard Bailey, Rep. Thomas Burditt, Rep. Gregory Burtt, Rep. James Casey, Rep. Voranus Coffin, Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, Rep. Joshua Dobrovich, Rep. Gina Galfetti, Rep. Kenneth Goslant, Rep. Lisa Hango, Rep. Chris Keyser, Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Rep. Larry Labor, Rep. Joseph Luneau, Rep. Eric Maguire, Rep. James Masland, Rep. Francis McFaun, Rep. Leland Morgan, Rep. Michael Morgan, Rep. Mary Morrissey, Rep. Todd Nielsen, Rep. Daniel Noyes, Rep. Thomas Oliver, Rep. Woodman Page, Rep. Debra Powers, Rep. Michael Southworth, Rep. Michael Tagliavia

Location: House Committee on Appropriations

Last Recorded Action: 2/27/2025 - Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
10:30 AM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Rep. Mark Higley, Lead Sponsor, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
1:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Testimony and vote

Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
9:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Walk-through

Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion and vote


Monday, March 10, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Walk through

Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee Discussion


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
11:00 AM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Testimony

Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
3:35 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion

4:15 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on General and Housing
1:00 PM

H.57 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Committee discussion and straw poll

Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel