Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

 

AGENDA

 

Room 17 and Zoom

April 21, 2026 - April 24, 2026

Last Updated 4/21/2026 11:46 AM

 

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are livestreamed at

https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

9:30 AM                   Senate Floor

 

10:00 AM                   H. 46 - An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Mark-Up and Vote

Danielle Jankowski, Pediatric Cancer Advocate

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

 

10:30 AM                   H. 660 - An act relating to fiscal year 2027 Opioid Abatement Special Fund appropriations

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Meg Fuerst, Action Circles

 

11:40 PM                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

9:00 AM                   H. 577 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Mark-Up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

9:20 AM                   S. 163 - An act relating to the role of advanced practice registered nurses in hospital care

House Amendment Review

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

9:45 AM                   H. 536 - An act relating to toxic heavy metals in baby food products

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont

Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office

Tom Neltner, National Director, Unleaded Kids

Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health

 

10:15 AM                   H. 817 - An act relating to mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools

Walk-Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:00 AM                   H. 816 - An act relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services

Mark-Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:45 AM                   Budget Discussion

Kate Smith, Special Education Finance Director, Agency of Education

Cassandra Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education

Jill Briggs Campbell, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education

 

12:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

1:00 PM                   Senate Floor

 

Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:00 AM                   H. 938 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum

Mark-Up and Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

10:30 AM                   H. 611 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:00 AM                   H. 582 - An act relating to adult protective services

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:30 AM                   H. 814 - An act relating to neurological rights and the use of artificial intelligence technology in health and human services

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

12:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

1:00 PM                   Senate Floor

 

Friday, April 24, 2026

9:00 AM                   H. 534 - An act relating to community action agencies

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

 

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

10:00 AM                   H. 657 - An act relating to various programming and requirements within the Department for Children and Families

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

 

11:30 AM                   Senate Floor

 

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