H.493

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Introduction

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Human Services - Central Office

Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department for Children and Families

Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Mental Health

Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Department of Health

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Paul Daley, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health

2:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Overview

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

3:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

VT Arts Council

Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
Deirdre Connelly, Operations Specialist, Vermont Arts Council

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Libraries

Catherine Delneo, Commissoner, Vermont Department of Libraries

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Taxes

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Human Resources

Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Department of Finance and Management
Harmony Wilder, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Administration

Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

8:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Natural Resources

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont State Colleges

Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System

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Monday, February 10, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Liquor and Lottery

Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Cannabis Control Board

James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Olga Fitch, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board

3:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Human Rights Commission

Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Department of Finance and Management

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Taxes

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

10:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Libraries

Catherine Delneo, Commissioner and State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries

11:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Administration

Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Defender General's Office

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Katrina Lumbra, Financial Director, Defender General's Office
Lora Evans, Administrative Services Manager, Defender General's Office

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Transportation

Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Motor Vehicles

Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Digital Services

Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Human Resources

Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources

2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Office of the State Treasurer

Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer

3:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Corrections

Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with House Committee on Appropriations in Room 11. Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Pension Investment Commission

Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission

10:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Judiciary

Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
Kelly Carbo, Finance Program Manager, Vermont Judiciary

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
Tracy Patnoe, Director of Sheriffs' Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations in Room 11
Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Legislative Budget

Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly

10:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Buildings and General Services

Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Secretary of State's Office

Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

11:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Community Broadband Board

Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Land Access Opportunity Board

Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Labor

Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Humanities

Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities

11:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Arts Council

Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council

11:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Symphony Orchestra

Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra

11:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Historical Society

Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Finance and Management, Governor's Office

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Ethics Commission

Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration

3:35 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Public Service Department

Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Human Rights Commission

Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission

1:35 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Digital Services

Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Natural Resources - Secretary's Office

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Steve Gomez, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources

9:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Environmental Conservation

Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:40 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

11:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Andrea Shortsleeve, Interim Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Elizabeth Stratton, Business Office Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Economic Development, and Department of Tourism and Marketing

Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

3:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Legislator Requests

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Thomas Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

2:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Field Days

Bob Allen, President, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
Chris Vance, President, Caledonia County Fair
Ken Button, Addison County Fair and Field Days
Peggy Sherlock, Board Member, Tunbridge Fair
Nancy Howe, Chair, Tunbridge World's Fair

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Public Service

Brittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner, Public Service Department
Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service

3:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing
Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Education

Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education

12:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

VHCB

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Land Use Review Board

Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Land Use Review Board
Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Veteran's Home

Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Asa Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
Peter Fagan, Vice President of the Board of Trustees

3:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Green Mountain Care Board

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Jean Stetter, Finance Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board

5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations in Room 11
Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Forest, Parks and Recreation

Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Environmental Conservation

Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont State Auditor

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Liquor and Lottery

Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Tracy Badeau, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Hannah Chauvin, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Liquor and Lottery

3:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Human Services

Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Joint Public Hearing with House Committee on Appropriations in Room 11
Meeting will be live streamed on the House Committee on Appropriations Channel: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont State Colleges

Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System

9:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

University of Vermont

Patricia Prelock, Interim President, University of Vermont
Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont

10:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Public Utility Commission

Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
Karen Hutchinson, Finance Director, Public Utility Commission

11:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Patrick Leduc, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Thomas Little, General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

11:35 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Financial Regulation

Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

E 911 Board

Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Office of the Child, Youth and Family Advocate

Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate

2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Adjutant General

Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department
Alona Tate, Legal Services Specialist, Vermont National Guard

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Cannabis Control Board

James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Olga Fitch, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Fish and Wildlife

Andrea Shortsleeve, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Elizabeth Stratton, Business Office Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Treasurer's Office

Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
George Steeleman, Financial Director, Office of the State Treasurer

3:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Labor

Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor
Chad Warzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

State Board of Education

Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Public Safety

Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
Trisha Conti, Director - Vermont Forensic Lab, Department of Public Safety
Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC), Department of Public Safety

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Criminal Justice Council

Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
Lindsay Thivierge, Director of Administration and Compliance, Vermont Criminal Justice Council

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Transportation (continued)

Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Center for Crime Victim Services

Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

3:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Land Use Review Board

Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Land Use Review Board
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board

1:50 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Financial Regulation

Sandy Bigglestone, Acting Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation

2:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Human Services

Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Vermont Health Access

DaShawn Groves, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Sandi Hoffman, Deputy Commissioner

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Building Services

Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Department of Finance and Management
Harmony Wilder, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration

2:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Judiciary

Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Marcia Schels, Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Vermont Judiciary
Kelly Carbo, Finance Program Manager, Vermont Judiciary

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Department of Health

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Megan Hoke, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

11:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont

1:35 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

3:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Mental Health

Samantha Sweet, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Corrections

Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

Jill Bowen, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Angela Smith-Dieng, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelley, Finance & Administration Director
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Review letter from House Judiciary

Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

10:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Attorney General's Office, Court Diversion

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Robert McDougall, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Infrastructure Sustainability Fund

Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Classification and Compensation Modernization System

Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Legislative Budget

Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Markup

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Monday, March 10, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank

2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Human Services

Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House General

Rep. Marc Mihaly, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing

1:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Health Care

Rep. Alyssa Black, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

2:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Human Services (continued)

Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services

3:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Memo from House Education

Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education

4:20 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

2:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Attorney General's Office

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Robert McDougall, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
Heather Hobart, Executive Director, Lamoille Restorative Center

3:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Green Mountain Care Board

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jean Stetter, Finance Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Diane Lanpher, Director of Legislative Affairs, Green Mountain Care Board

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Defender General's Office

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Katrina Lumbra, Financial Director, Defender General's Office

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

ADS Billing

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jonathan Kelley, Agency Chief of Staff, Agency of Digital Services

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:55 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Public Utility Commission

Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
Karen Hutchinson, Finance Director, Public Utility Commission
Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission

3:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

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Friday, March 14, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Veterans Home

Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Asa Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Gary DeGasta, President, Board of Trustees of the Vermont Veterans Home, and Chair, Governor's Veterans Advisory Council
Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department for Children and Families

Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families

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Friday, March 14, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:40 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:10 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

1:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

3:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Bond Bank

Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

State Board of Education

Jennifer Samuelson, Chair, Vermont State Board of Education
Tammy Kolbe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Board of Education

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Department of Public Safety

Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
Trisha Conti, Director - Vermont Forensic Lab, Department of Public Safety
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Humanities

Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
Kathryn Tufano, Director of Development and Communications, Vermont Humanities

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Adjutant General Office

Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Office of the Child, Youth and Family Advocate

Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

4:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Member, Vermont Medical Society
Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:45 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion and Mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:40 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

6:05 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language
Committee discussion and mark up

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

7:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

2:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vermont Community Broadband Board

Christine Hallquist, Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Education

Jill Briggs Campbell, Interim Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Sean Cousino, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Emergency 911 Board

Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language

Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, Joint Fiscal Committee
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:50 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language
Committee discussion and mark up

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

4:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

4:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Cash Fund Language

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

5:40 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

7:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

8:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Language
Committee discussion and mark up

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

9:50 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:10 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion and mark up

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Straw Poll

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Monday, March 24, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

1:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:25 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Reduction Language

Brynn Hare, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

4:55 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

5:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Vote

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion on Mark-up Process

Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Chair, Washington

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Ethics Commission

Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

vote

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

10:05 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee discussion

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Scheu Amendment (technical)

Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

3:15 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Criminal Justice Council

Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

2:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Secretary of State

Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Agency of Digital Services - Internal Service Funds

Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Urban Search and Rescue

David DiBiase, Chief, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Internal Service Funds

Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer

11:15 AM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Amendment draft 2.1
discussion and straw poll

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations

1:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

University of Vermont

Wendy Koenig, Executive Director of Government Relations, University of Vermont
Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont

1:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

House Appropriations Review

Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

House Appropriations Review

Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations

3:00 PM

H.493 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government

Committee Discussion

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