Vermont Child Poverty Council

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

9:00 AM

Traffic Fines

Payment alternatives for traffic fines

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Hon. Michael Pratt, Chief Hearing Officer, Judicial Bureau
• Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court, Judicial Bureau
• Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion

10:00 AM

H.208 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety

• Daniel Barrow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
• Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association

10:20 AM

Childhood Homelessness

Review of Draft Policy Resolution in Ending Childhood Homelessness

• Diana Arnell, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

10:40 AM

S.35 - An act relating to establishing and regulating licensed dental practitioners

• Peter Youngbaer, The People's Health & Wellness Clinic
• Vaughn Collins, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Association
• Dr. Ellen Grimes, Vermont Technical College

11:40 AM

Council Charge

Review of Draft Bill on Amending the Council's Charge

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Legislative Priorities, Council Actions re: credit repair and asset building program

12:00 PM

Adjourn