Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

Friday, March 24, 2023

9:00 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Discussion and Vote

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Draft Letter to Federal Delegation

Discussion

9:30 AM

S.91 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense

Discussion and Possible Proposal of Amendment

• Simha Ravven, Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center
• Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Medical Society
• Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
• Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
• Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:45 AM

S.89 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility

Discussion and Possible Proposal of Amendment

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
• Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
• Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
• Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor