Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

8:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to the governance and financing of Vermont’s child care system

Discussion, possible vote

8:50 AM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Budget recommendation committee discussion

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

9:00 AM

S.120 - An act relating to the Joint Legislative Health Care Affordability Study Committee

Testimony

• Lynn Stanley, Interim Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
• Michele Denault, MSW Candidate, University of Vermont
• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
• Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
• Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Health First
• Betty Keller, President, Vermont League of Women Voters
• Marvin Malek, Member, Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program
• Victoria Loner, Chief Executive Officer, OneCare Vermont
• Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
• Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
• Michael Costa, CEO, North Counties Health Care, Inc.

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.120 - An act relating to the Joint Legislative Health Care Affordability Study Committee

Mark-up

• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:20 AM

H.430 - An act relating to eligibility for Dr. Dynasaur-like coverage for all income-eligible children and pregnant individuals regardless of immigration status.

Mark-up, discussion

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

11:45 AM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Budget recommendation committee discussion

• Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office