S.36 (Act 22)

An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Sponsors: Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Martine Gulick

Last Recorded Action: 5/16/2025 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 15, 2025

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Introduction

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

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S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Mark-up

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Mark Redmond, Executive Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Chris Smith, Chief Clinical Officer, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Dawn Tatro, Founder/Director, Jenna's Promise
Candace Gale, Director of Community Relations, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Substance use disorder continuum of care proposal

Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services

Friday, March 14, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

8:45 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Mark-up

Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

3:25 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Walk-through, PossibleVotes

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden-Southeast District
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Introduction and walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
Sen. Larry Hart, Bill Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

2:00 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Monica Ogelby, Medicaid Director, Agency of Human Services
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 4, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

10:15 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Kelsey Stavseth, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

11:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Sec. 4

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health

11:15 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Sec. 4

Alison Davis, Vice President of Medical Staff, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth Couto, Chair, Governmental Affairs Committee, Vermont Emergency Nurse Association

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Sec. 4

Peter Hull, Chief of Police, Colchester
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health

10:15 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Jennifer Stratton, Executive Director, Lamoille County Mental Health Services

Friday, April 11, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:00 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

1:00 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

3:00 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Drive-Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:15 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Beth Holden, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

11:15 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Vote

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

3:30 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

3:10 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

House Human Services Update on their Work on S.36 that is Within the Jurisdiction of House Corrections and Institutions - Housing Incapacitated Individuals in Department of Corrections Facilities

Rep. Doug Bishop, House Committee on Human Services
Rep. Theresa Wood, House Committee on Human Services

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

1:30 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Introduction

Rep. Doug Bishop, Representative

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Walk through and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Human Services

2:40 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Committee discussion and review amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

1:25 PM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

Short Term Housing for Incapacitated Individuals in Vermont Correctional Facilities

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

Friday, May 2, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to the delivery and payment of certain services provided through the Agency of Human Services, services for persons who are incapacitated, and Human Services Board proceedings

House Proposal of Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Doug Bishop, Reporter