2025-2026 Session
Change SessionS.109 (Act 64)
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
- Sponsor(s)
- Last Recorded Action
- House 6/13/2025 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 12, 2025
Bill/Resolution Text
- Other Text
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Detailed Status
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Roll Call History
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Committee Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:15 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through continued
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 10:30 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Testimony, committee discussion, mark-up
James Knapp, Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Elizabeth Smith, Managing Counsel, CATIC
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:35 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Testimony
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:55 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark-up
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 14, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:15 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness testimony
Elizabeth Smith, Managing Counsel, CATIC
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness-testimony
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Real Property Section
Shawn Burke, Chief of Police, Burlington
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- After Floor
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through of amendment
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Kurt Hughes, Partner, Tarnelli and Hughes Law Office
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness testimony
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness testimony, Sections 31-32
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Merredith Pelkey, Director, Victim's Services, Department of Corrections
Ashley Fisk, Department of Corrections
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
- 1:05 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Proposed Amendment Draft 1.2 - Pertaining to County Courthouse Capital Reserve Funds and Plans
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 3:00 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness testimony
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Mary Frost, Assistant Judge, Bennington County
Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lynda Marshall, Executive Director, Vermont Psychological Association
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
- 12:30 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Proposed Language - Sentencing Reconsideration Working Group
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
- 11:05 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Sections Related to Earned Time, Reduction of Term and VINE
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 3:45 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
- 11:50 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Examining House Judiciary's Amended Language - Sentencing Reconsideration Working Group
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 3:30 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
Friday, May 2, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Committee discussion and possible vote
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- After Floor
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Consideration of Amendment
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Amy Rose, Policy Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VTPRC
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- 11:25 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witness testimony on amendment / committee discussion and possible vote
Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Appropriations
- 11:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk through and vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 10:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Vote on amendment
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:15 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Review changes from House
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Child Representation Task Force
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Friday, May 23, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:20 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Child Representation Task Force
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- 9:40 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Amendment discussion
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Committee(s):
- Senate Committee on Judiciary
- 9:00 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Strawpoll
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Committee(s):
- House Committee on Judiciary
- 11:40 AM
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S.109 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Walk-through and possible vote
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Committee Documents
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Witnesses Who Testified
Regular Session 2025-2026
House Committee on Appropriations
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
- Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
House Committee on Judiciary
- Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
- Shawn Burke, Chief of Police, Burlington
- Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- Larry Crist, Executive Director, VTPRC
- Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
- Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
- Ashley Fisk, Department of Corrections
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Mary Frost, Assistant Judge, Bennington County
- Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
- Kurt Hughes, Partner, Tarnelli and Hughes Law Office
- James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Real Property Section
- Lynda Marshall, Executive Director, Vermont Psychological Association
- Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, Department for Children and Families
- Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
- Merredith Pelkey, Director, Victim's Services, Department of Corrections
- Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
- Sarah Robinson, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Amy Rose, Policy Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
- Elizabeth Smith, Managing Counsel, CATIC
- Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
- Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- James Knapp, Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
- Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- Elizabeth Smith, Managing Counsel, CATIC
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Fiscal Information
Fiscal Notes and Related Documents
- S.109 (Act 64) – An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures, As Enacted
- S.109 – An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures, Senate Proposal of Amendment to the House Proposal of Amendment
- S.109 – An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures, House Proposal of Amendment
- S.109 – An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures, As recommended by the House Committee on Judiciary, Draft 8.1
No committee of conference members found for S.109 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Committee of Conference Meetings
Regular Session 2025-2026
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An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Committee of Conference Meeting Full List
Regular Session 2025-2026
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.109 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
No committee of conference report found for S.109 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.
Act
- Signed into law 6/12/2025
- As Enacted (ACT 64)
- Act Summary
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Statutes Affected
Regular Session 2025-2026
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| 3 V.S.A. § 164. Adult court diversion program |
| 4 V.S.A. § 39. Capital budget requests; county courthouses |
| 4 V.S.A. § 71. Appointment and term of Superior judges |
| 4 V.S.A. § 1102. Judicial Bureau; jurisdiction |
| 4 V.S.A. § 1106. Hearing |
| 7 V.S.A. § 1005. Persons under 21 years of age; possession of tobacco products; misrepresenting age or purchasing tobacco products; penalty |
| 12 V.S.A. § 5. Dissemination of electronic case records |
| 12 V.S.A. § 4937. Attorney's fees |
| 13 V.S.A. § 4013. Zip guns |
| 13 V.S.A. § 5351. Definitions |
| 13 V.S.A. § 7282. Surcharge |
| 14 V.S.A. § 2. Deposit of will for safekeeping; delivery; final disposition |
| 14 V.S.A. § 3068. Hearing |
| 14 V.S.A. § 4051. Statutory form power of attorney |
| 14A V.S.A. § 1316. Office of trust director |
| 15 V.S.A. § 202. Penalty for desertion or nonsupport |
| 23 V.S.A. § 1210. Penalties |
| 27 V.S.A. § 348. Instruments concerning real property validated |
| 28 V.S.A. § 102. Commissioner of Corrections; appointment; powers; responsibilities |
| 28 V.S.A. § 126. Repealed. 2023, No. 40, § 4(c), as amended by 2025, No. 64, § 21, eff. July 1, 2025. |
| 28 V.S.A. § 128. Incarcerated parents and guardians; Family Support Program |
| 28 V.S.A. § 818. Earned time; reduction of term |
| 32 V.S.A. § 1003. State officers |
| 33 V.S.A. § 5204. Transfer from Family Division of the Superior Court |
| 33 V.S.A. § 5225. Preliminary hearing; risk assessment |
| 33 V.S.A. § 5231. Disposition hearing |
| 33 V.S.A. § 5317. Disposition hearing |
Staff & Other Information
- Staff
- Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
- Notes
- H.219 was incorporated in whole or in part into S.109
