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H.878 (Act 161)

An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

House Committee on Judiciary
5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 6, 2024
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Senate 5/10/2024 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 6, 2024
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
11:45 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Update and Review of Proposed Amendments

Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Friday, March 15, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
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H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Vote


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
11:40 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Amendments
Vote

Rep. Ela Chapin, Amendment Sponsor
Taylor Small, Amendment Sponsor

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:00 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 12, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:10 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-through of Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
9:30 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Testimony

Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, DCF, Family Services Division
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:15 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Baruth Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:45 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

AGO Language

Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Testimony on Baruth Amendment

Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Jessica Dow, Impacted Citizen, Essex
Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
11:35 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:45 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion and Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Friday, May 3, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:15 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Monday, May 6, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
-

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Senate proposal of amendment

Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:10 PM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-through and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Will Baker, General Counsel, Department of Taxes

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
-

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion and possible vote


Thursday, May 9, 2024
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:15 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Amendments

9:20 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Civil Forfeiture Section

Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:35 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Amendments

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 10, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Judiciary
1:40 PM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Senate Amendments

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 10, 2024
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
11:05 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Committee Documents

  • House Committee on Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Finance
  • Senate Committee on Judiciary
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
Print Report
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Rep. Ela Chapin, Amendment Sponsor
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Taylor Small, Amendment Sponsor
  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Will Baker, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Senate Committee on Judiciary
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jessica Dow, Impacted Citizen, Essex
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, DCF, Family Services Division
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

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Fiscal notes and materials available on this web page are provided for informational purposes only, and may not comprise all materials received by the Vermont Legislature or the final fiscal information related to a specific bill.  The Legislature is not responsible for the accuracy of any information in these materials, and their posting does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Legislature.

No fiscal documents found for H.878 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
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No committee of conference meeting history found for H.878 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for H.878 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.

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Act

  • As Enacted (ACT 161)
  • Act Summary

An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2023-2024
Statute
4 V.S.A. § 41. Court security officers
4 V.S.A. § 355. Disqualification or disability of judge
4 V.S.A. § 1102. Judicial Bureau; jurisdiction
10 V.S.A. § 4701. Use of gun, bow and arrow, and crossbow; legal day; dogs
10 V.S.A. § 4704. Use of machine guns and autoloading rifles
12 V.S.A. § 1913. Blockchain enabling
12 V.S.A. § 3087. Repealed. 2023, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. June 6, 2024.
13 V.S.A. § 2606. Disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent
13 V.S.A. § 3281. Sexual assault survivors' rights
13 V.S.A. § 3401. Definition and punishment of treason
13 V.S.A. § 3835. Surveillance devices; placement on private property without consent of owner; civil penalty
13 V.S.A. § 4010. Gun suppressors
13 V.S.A. § 4056. Service
13 V.S.A. § 4814. Order for examination of competency
13 V.S.A. § 4816. Scope of examination; report; evidence
13 V.S.A. §§ 7101-7107. Repealed. 2023, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 8, eff. June 6, 2024.
13 V.S.A. § 7282. Surcharge
13 V.S.A. § 7554c. Pretrial risk assessments; needs screenings
14 V.S.A. § 4020. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney
14 V.S.A. § 4047. Gifts
14 V.S.A. § 4051. Statutory form power of attorney
14 V.S.A. § 4052. Statutory short form power of attorney for real estate transactions
15 V.S.A. § 558. Spouse allowed to take prior name
15 V.S.A. § 788. Parent's responsibility
15A V.S.A. § 3-504. Grounds for terminating relationship of parent and child
18 V.S.A. § 4201. Definitions
18 V.S.A. § 4231. Cocaine
20 V.S.A. § 4626. Drones; operation over private property without consent of owner; civil penalty
23 V.S.A. § 203. Counterfeiting, fraud, and misuse; penalty
27 V.S.A. § 305. Conveyances effected through power of attorney
27 V.S.A. § 349. Conveyance to grantor and others
27 V.S.A. § 378. Effect of recording unacknowledged deed
27 V.S.A. § 657. Execution by guardian; use of power of attorney
27 V.S.A. §§ 821-829. Repealed. 2023, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 31, eff. June 6, 2024.
27 V.S.A. § 1302. Definitions
27 V.S.A. § 1470. Knowledge of death of insured or annuitant
27 V.S.A. § 1531. Public sale of property
27 V.S.A. § 1533. Recovery of securities or value by owner
27 V.S.A. § 1552. When property subject to recovery by another state
27 V.S.A. § 1595. Other civil penalties
28 V.S.A. § 102. Commissioner of Corrections; appointment; powers; responsibilities
28 V.S.A. § 126. Repealed. 2023, No. 40, § 4(c), as amended by 2025, No. 64, § 21, eff. July 1, 2025.
29 V.S.A. § 561. Release of oil and gas leases
29 V.S.A. §§ 561-566. Repealed. 2023, No. 53, § 135, eff. June 8, 2023.
29 V.S.A. § 563. Abandonment of oil and gas interests; preservation
32 V.S.A. § 9617. Notices; appeals

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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel

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