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H.488 (Act 43)

An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

House Committee on Transportation,
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An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

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Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

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An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Actions

An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation Transportation Funding Study Report Overview

Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation FY26 Budget Overview

Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation Highway Division: Bridge Program FY26 Budget and 10g Report

Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation Highway Division: Municipal Programs and Grant Programs Budget and 10g Report

Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Highway Division: Roadway, Paving and Traffic FY26 Budget and 10g Report

Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

District Maintenance FY26 Budget

Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Aviation Program FY26 Budget and 19VSA Section 10g Report

Evan Robinson, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
John Nummy, Senior Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Rail Program FY26 Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report

Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:50 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

2026 Budget Policy, Planning and Research

Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Public Transit 2026 Budget

Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Town Highway Grant Programs; TH Structures & TH Class II

Chad Greenwood, Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vermont League of Cities & Towns Updates, Legislative Priorities

Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

FY26 Transportation Budget, History, and Needs for the Legislative Session

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, February 7, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:10 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Finance and Administration FY26 Budget

Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation FY26 Environmental Policy and Sustainability Budget

Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
10:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Introduction

Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Eleni Churchill, Transportation Program Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Department of Motor Vehicles FY26 Budget Overview

Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Gas Tax, Mileage Based User Fee, and Retail Package Fee

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation Additional Maintenance Budget

Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
1:10 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

25-0611 Section 4,5,6. State-Owned Railroads; Rail Trails

Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation

Friday, February 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:20 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through of Vermont Transportation FY26 Budget Reports Appropriation Detail by Account Code

Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Mileage Based User Fees

Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

(Section 2) Relinquishment of Vermont Route 36 in the Town of St. Albans

Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
Sean Adkins, Town Manager, St. Albans
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Member, Franklin-2
2:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

(Section 3) Recovery of Funding for Canceled Local Projects

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Thomas Kenney, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
3:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

(Sections 7,8) Transportation Board

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Rachel Dimitruk, Transportation Board, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Downtown Transportation Fund

Natalie Elvidge, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Green Mountain Transit Service Report

Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation Response to Green Mountain Transit's Legislative Report and Next Steps

Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Drive Electric Vermont FY2026 Funding Request and Legislative Priorities

Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont, VEIC

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

FY2026 Budget Creation Joint Transportation Oversight Committee Appropriation Use

Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
9:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Out Year Revenue Projections: Federal and State Fund Match Outlook

Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Purchase and Use Tax

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies Overview and Transportation Planning Initiatives

Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
2:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Town Infrastructure

Todd Odit, Town Manager, Hinesburg

Friday, February 28, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Rural Community Transportation Introduction and Legislative Priorities

Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updated Draft Walk-through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program Update

Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
Madeline Murray-Clasen, Innovation Project Manager, Green Mountain Power
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
Natalie Elvidge, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Hilary DelRoss, Sustainability Projects Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Gas Retail Prices and Potential Tariff Impact

Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
11:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Update on Federal Action Related to California Clean Car Provisions

Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
3:50 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updates

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Introduction and Legislative Priorities

Chris Cole, Executive Director, Community Rides Vermont
11:10 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updates

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
2:40 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updates

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation

Friday, March 14, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updates

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:35 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Drive Electric Vermont Updates

Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont, VEIC
1:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont, VEIC
3:35 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vote


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means,
1:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation

Friday, March 21, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations,
8:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
9:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk through (continued), amendment, and vote

Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Agency of Transportation Response to Proposed Ammendment

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:10 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion on Future Plans Regarding Donahue Amendment and Straw Poll

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:55 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment from the Committee on Appropriations Straw Poll


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Vice Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 4, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
-

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through: sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued walk-through

Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Pam Loranger, Chair, Transportation Board
Rachel Dimitruk, Member, Transportation Board
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
9:25 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
10:20 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion of sections of S.75; sections 12-15; 19-20; 25-27

Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 11, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medical Transport

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
9:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 3, Agency Reporting; Complete Streets Language;
Section 25, Railroads

Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 28, 29

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
10:10 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Act 148 of 2024; Dig Safe Provisions

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 27; Section 3

John Dunleavy, Special Projects Manager, Agency of Transportation
Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:35 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Public Transit

Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion, Sections 28 and 29

Erin Sisson, Deputy Director, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Matthew Arancio, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
Jonathon Weber, Programs Director, Local Motion
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
10:05 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 4, 6, 6

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:40 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medicaid Transport; Public Transit; Section 28, 30

Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 31

Justin Johnson, Lobbyist
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Witness Testimony

Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate Director of Outreach, AARP VT
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
11:49 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 28, 37

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, April 18, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Possible vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance,
2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Vote


Thursday, April 24, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations,
3:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-though and Vote

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, April 25, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Transportation,
9:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Budget presentation; Amendment discussion

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Medicaid Transport

Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
2:35 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Fiscal Note Update

Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:55 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updates to T-Bill from Senate

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
4:07 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec 35 Legal Trails Briefing

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
12:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
1:40 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Update on Conference of Committee

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 9, 2025
Committee(s):
House Committee on Transportation,
9:02 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Legal Trails Briefing

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 9, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:17 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2025-2026
Committee of Conference
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
House Committee on Transportation
  • Sean Adkins, Town Manager, St. Albans
  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
  • Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Eleni Churchill, Transportation Program Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cole, Executive Director, Community Rides Vermont
  • Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Truck and Fuel Dealers
  • Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Hilary DelRoss, Sustainability Projects Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Member, Franklin-2
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Rachel Dimitruk, Transportation Board, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Natalie Elvidge, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  • Chad Greenwood, Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Thomas Kenney, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Candace Morgan, Director, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Madeline Murray-Clasen, Innovation Project Manager, Green Mountain Power
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
  • John Nummy, Senior Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Odit, Town Manager, Hinesburg
  • Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont, VEIC
  • Evan Robinson, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Sen. Scott Beck, Senator, Sponsor
Senate Committee on Transportation
  • Matthew Arancio, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Vice Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rachel Dimitruk, Member, Transportation Board
  • John Dunleavy, Special Projects Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer
  • Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Grace Johnson, Policy Analyst, Medicaid Policy Unit, Agency of Human Services
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Pam Loranger, Chair, Transportation Board
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
  • Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Matthew Rousseau, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Erin Sisson, Deputy Director, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate Director of Outreach, AARP VT
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Jonathon Weber, Programs Director, Local Motion
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

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An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee of Conference Members

Regular Session 2025-2026

An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee Time Actions

An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
12:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, May 9, 2025
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference,
11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:17 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Act


An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2025-2026

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Staff & Other Information

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel

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