Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

9:30 AM

Introduction and Remote Meeting Format

NOTE: This meeting will be held as a conference call. To participate or listen in to the call, please call (877)278-2734 and use the Pin# 124560.

9:50 AM

Governor's Executive Order-COVID-19

Review of Health and Welfare Components

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health

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Governor's Executive Order-COVID-19

What does a public health emergency declaration mean for Executive Branch and Legislative authority?

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:10 AM

Review of Federal Actions COVID-19

• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
• David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health

10:20 AM

Community Concerns and Policy Issues - COVID-19

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.742 - An act relating to Vermont's response to COVID-19

As Passed the House

• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
• David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Next Steps

11:30 AM

Adjourn