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H.720 (Act 186)

An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

House Committee on Human Services
5/12/2022 - House message: Governor allowed to become law without signature on June 9, 2022
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Senate 5/12/2022 - House message: Governor allowed to become law without signature on June 9, 2022
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An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

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An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

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An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:15 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Center for Medicare Services(CMS) Home and Community Based Services rules

Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:15 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Review of the Developmental Disabilities Act

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Parents testimony

David LaCroix, Parent, Barre
Nancy LaCroix, Parent, Barre
Barbara Lee, Parent, Dummerston
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:15 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Introduction and roles of the Designated Agencies/SSA system and current pressures

Dawn Danner, Director of Developmental Services, United Counseling Services, Bennington
Beth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
2:45 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Testimony

Connie Woodberry, Parent, West Dummerston
Andrea Murray, Parent, Shelburne
Elise Hayden, Executive Director, Yellow House Community
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:15 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, Division of Developmental Disabilities Team introductions
Review of System of Care Plan

Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jeff Nunemaker, Assistant Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Clare McFadden, Former Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

DAIL team continued

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:15 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Jim Caffry, Parent, Waitsfield
Susan Yuan, Parent, Jericho
Betty Milizia, Parent, South Burlington
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
1:00 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Green Mountain Self Advocates

Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Hasan Ko, Self- Advocate, Winooski
Stirling Peebles, Self-Advocate, Montpelier
Faith Defelice, Self-Advocate, Barre
Chad Cleverley, Self-Advocate, St. Johnsbury
Kristofor Medina, Self-Advocate, Barre
Randy Lizotte, Self-Advocate, St. Albans
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:15 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Greg Mairs, Operations Director, Counseling Services of Addison County (CSAC)
1:15 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:15 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Review of draft bill

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Review of draft bill continued

Thursday, February 24, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:25 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Mark-up

2:00 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Mark-up

Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Friday, February 25, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Mark-up and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
11:00 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Human Services
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Introduction by Reporters, walk-through by counsel

Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Ellen Jewett, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
Elise Haydon, Executive Director, The Yellow House
Andrea Murray, Co-Founder, The Yellow House
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Friday, April 8, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:00 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Susan Yuan, Parent
Elilzabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
-

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Updates

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
-

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee discussion and possible vote

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:45 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee vote

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:40 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Review of As Passed the Senate

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Amendment Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:30 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Review Senate amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bard Hill, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Friday, May 6, 2022
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities -

8:30 AM
Monday, May 9, 2022
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities -

12:30 PM

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Committee on Human Services
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Human Services
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
House Committee on Human Services
  • Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Jim Caffry, Parent, Waitsfield
  • Chad Cleverley, Self-Advocate, St. Johnsbury
  • Dawn Danner, Director of Developmental Services, United Counseling Services, Bennington
  • Faith Defelice, Self-Advocate, Barre
  • Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Elise Hayden, Executive Director, Yellow House Community
  • Bard Hill, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Hasan Ko, Self- Advocate, Winooski
  • David LaCroix, Parent, Barre
  • Nancy LaCroix, Parent, Barre
  • Barbara Lee, Parent, Dummerston
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Randy Lizotte, Self-Advocate, St. Albans
  • Greg Mairs, Operations Director, Counseling Services of Addison County (CSAC)
  • Clare McFadden, Former Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kristofor Medina, Self-Advocate, Barre
  • Betty Milizia, Parent, South Burlington
  • Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Andrea Murray, Parent, Shelburne
  • Jeff Nunemaker, Assistant Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Stirling Peebles, Self-Advocate, Montpelier
  • Beth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Connie Woodberry, Parent, West Dummerston
  • Susan Yuan, Parent, Jericho
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
  • Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Elise Haydon, Executive Director, The Yellow House
  • Ellen Jewett, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Andrea Murray, Co-Founder, The Yellow House
  • Elilzabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Susan Yuan, Parent

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Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
  • H.720 (Act 186) – An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, As passed by the General Assembly
  • H.720 – an act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, Senate Proposal of Amendment
  • H.720 – an act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, As recommended by the Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • H.720 – an act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities, As passed by the House
  • H.720 – an act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities As introduced by the House Committee on Human Services

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An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee of Conference Members

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
  • Rep. Theresa Wood
  • Rep. Francis McFaun
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes
  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini
An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
Friday, May 6, 2022
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
8:30 AM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Monday, May 9, 2022
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
12:30 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

No committee of conference report found for H.720 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.

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Act

  • As Enacted (ACT 186)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2021-2022
Statute
18 V.S.A. § 8725. System of care plan

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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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