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H.294 (Act 139)

An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Rep. Troy Headrick , , Rep. Emily Carris Duncan , Rep. Ela Chapin , Rep. Kate Logan , Rep. Kate McCann ,
5/29/2026 - House message: Governor approved bill on June 16, 2026
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An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

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An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Committee Meetings

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An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
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H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Introduction

Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
9:10 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
10:10 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Testimony

Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Nicole Belknap, Financial Manager, Department of Corrections
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
2:15 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Committee Discussion - List of Questions for DOC

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
9:00 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Telecommunications and Commissary Questions

Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
10:40 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Reports from Committee Sub-groups on Corrections Commissary and Telecom Privileges

Rep. Joseph "Joe" Luneau, House Corrections and Institutions
Rep. William "Will" Greer, House Corrections and Institutions
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
11:00 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Witness Testimony - DOC and Prison Policy Initiative

Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
Linda Ladd, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
Mike Koehler, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Sarah Staudt, Director of Advocacy, Prison Policy Initiative
Friday, February 6, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
12:00 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Witness Testimony - UVM

Skye Whalen, University of Vermont
Kevin McGreal, University of Vermont
Theodore Sternberg, University of Vermont
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
2:00 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Witness testimony

Sarah Staudt, Director of Advocacy, Prison Policy Initiative
April Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Ameelio
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
10:45 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Telecommunications

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
1:10 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Friday, February 27, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
12:10 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
10:45 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Draft walk-through

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
10:10 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Draft walk-through and vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 13, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
9:15 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

vote

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, March 16, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
1:30 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Walk through and vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 20, 2026
Committee(s):
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions,
8:40 AM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Amendment

Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 3, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Institutions,
1:00 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Institutions,
2:15 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
Friday, May 22, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Institutions,
12:30 PM

H.294 - An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Vote

April Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Ameelio

An act relating to telecommunications services and wages in correctional facilities

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
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House Committee on Appropriations
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Nicole Belknap, Financial Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Marlene Betit, Executive Director of Finance, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Human Services
  • April Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Ameelio
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
  • Mike Koehler, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Linda Ladd, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Rep. Joseph "Joe" Luneau, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Kevin McGreal, University of Vermont
  • Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
  • Sarah Staudt, Director of Advocacy, Prison Policy Initiative
  • Theodore Sternberg, University of Vermont
  • Skye Whalen, University of Vermont
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Institutions
  • Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  • April Feng, Chief Executive Officer, Ameelio
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections

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Committee of Conference Meetings

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Staff & Other Information

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Jonathan Gray, Legislative Counsel

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