House Committee on Judiciary (Room 30)

Thursday, February 4, 2016

9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Witness testimony followed by mark-up and discussion

• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
• Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration
• Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Mark-up and discussion continued

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.675 - An act relating to victims’ right to be heard at change of plea hearings

• Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

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H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Walk-through Draft 1.3; committee discussion and possible vote.

• Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Walk through

• Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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H.749 - An act relating to filing a request for relief from abuse

Introductory remarks by Bill sponsor, followed by walk-through and witness testimony

• Representative Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
• Brittany Lafirira, Advocate, HOPEworks
• Michael Blair, Attorney, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
• Heather Holter, Council Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
• David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
• Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

3:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Auditor's Report, Draft Fee Bill Section 36, and Internet Sex Offender Registry

• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

Adjourn