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S.197 (Act 112)

An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Sen. Virginia Lyons
5/11/2022 - Senate Message, allowed to become law without Governor's signature on May 11, 2022
Sponsor(s)
  • Sen. Virginia Lyons
Last Recorded Action
House 5/11/2022 - Senate Message, allowed to become law without Governor's signature on May 11, 2022
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An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2021-2022
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

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Regular Session 2021-2022
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Ashley Miller, Pediatrician, South Royalton
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Discussion of mental health bills

Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two
Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
Haley McGowan, Child Psychiatrist, UVMMC
Karen Kurrle, Director of Intensive Care Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
Tina Manning, Coordinator of Peer Supports, Washington County Mental Health Services
Zachary Hughes, Facilitator of Peer Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
Dan Towle, Peer Support Staff Member, State Program Standing Committee
Friday, February 11, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Sunny Naughton, Founder and CEO, Sunshine Silver Lining, LLC
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S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Mark-up of mental health bills

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 18, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Mark-up, and testimony on mental health bills

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Wilda White, Founder, Mad Freedom
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Lance Metayer, Team Leader, School-Based Clinical Services, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
Anne Paradiso, Director of School Programs, Howard Center
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Mark-up, testimony, and possible vote on mental health bills

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 11, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Committee discussion and possible vote

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Sen. Brian Campion
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
2:15 PM

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
1:00 PM

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
10:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Mark-up and possible vote

Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Friday, April 15, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
10 Minutes After the Floor

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Vote

Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin, Reporter, House Committee on Education
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Committee on Education
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Sarah "Sarita" Austin, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
  • Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two
  • Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Zachary Hughes, Facilitator of Peer Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Karen Kurrle, Director of Intensive Care Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
  • Tina Manning, Coordinator of Peer Supports, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Haley McGowan, Child Psychiatrist, UVMMC
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lance Metayer, Team Leader, School-Based Clinical Services, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
  • Ashley Miller, Pediatrician, South Royalton
  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
  • Sunny Naughton, Founder and CEO, Sunshine Silver Lining, LLC
  • Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
  • Anne Paradiso, Director of School Programs, Howard Center
  • Dan Towle, Peer Support Staff Member, State Program Standing Committee
  • Wilda White, Founder, Mad Freedom
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

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  • S. 197 (Act 112) – An act relating to the provision of mental health supports, As passed by the General Assembly
  • S. 197 – An act relating to the provision of mental health supports, As passed by the Senate
  • S. 197 – An act relating to the provision of mental health supports As recommended by the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare, Draft. 7.2

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No committee of conference members found for S.197 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2021-2022
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2021-2022
Print Report
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.197 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.
No committee of conference report found for S.197 in the Regular Session 2021-2022.

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Act

  • As Enacted (ACT 112)
  • Act Summary

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Staff
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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