Senate Committee on Judiciary

 

AGENDA

 

Room 1

February 20, 2018 - February 23, 2018

Last Updated 2/23/2018 10:52 AM

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

9:30 AM                   Senate Floor

 

10:00 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

John Campbell, Executive  Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs - Phone

 

11:00 AM                   S. 197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

Committee Discussion

 

12:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

8:30 AM                   S. 216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society

Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association

Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Department of Public Safety

 

9:00 AM                   S. 222 - An act relating to technical amendments to civil and criminal procedure statutes

Committee Discussion Mark Up and Possible Vote

Firearms Storage

Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

 

10:00 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, J.D., Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services

Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

 

10:15 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee  Discussion

Emily Van Buren, Fair Haven High School

Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Cara Cookson, J.D., Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services

Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

 

11:00 AM                   Break

 

11:30 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

 

12:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

Thursday, February 22, 2018

8:40 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition

Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont

Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Bob De Pina, Vice President, Gun Owners of Vermont

 

10:00 AM                   Break

 

10:15 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

 ROOM 10

 

Emma Greenwood

Abby Russell

Alex Unknown

Natalie Unknown

Eli Pine

Kiran Waqar

Hazel Unknown

Nathan Unknown

Elenor Reilly

Maple Snow

Erika Unknown

 

10:45 AM                   Break

 

11:15 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, J.D., Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services

James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

 

12:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

Friday, February 23, 2018

8:30 AM                   S. 216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

Vote

 

8:40 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition

James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, J.D., Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services

 

10:00 AM                   Break

 

10:15 AM                   S. 221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Continued Mark up and Vote

Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

Honorable Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court

Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

 

11:25 AM                   Vote on Magistrate Joseph Lorman

 

11:30 AM                   Senate Floor

 

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If you have any questions and comments, please contact

 Peggy Delaney at 802-828-2278 or pdelaney@leg.state.vt.us