2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Corrections and Institutions (Room 34)
The House Committee on Corrections and Institutions considers matters relating to Vermont’s State bonding as it relates to the financing of State-owned properties, State preservation initiatives, climate change mitigation, and water quality; the Department of Corrections’ role in the criminal justice system; and other similar policies.
Meeting Record
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- 9:10 AM
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Bennington Battle Monument
Response to Recent Proposal for Rehabilitation and Protection
- Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
- Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 9:55 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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H.294 - An act relating to commissary and telecommunications prices in State correctional facilities and fair compensation for incarcerated labor
Testimony
- Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- Nicole Belknap, Financial Manager, Department of Corrections
- 11:10 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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H.349 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont State Building Security Board
Testimony
- Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
- William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
- Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
- Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- Rob Schell, Director of Court Security and Safety, Judiciary Branch
- 12:25 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:10 PM
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S.36 - An act relating to the Medicaid payment model for residential substance use disorder treatment services
House Human Services Update on their Work on S.36 that is Within the Jurisdiction of House Corrections and Institutions - Housing Incapacitated Individuals in Department of Corrections Facilities
- Representative Doug Bishop, House Committee On Human Services
- Representative Theresa Wood, House Committee On Human Services
- 3:35 PM
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H.32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities
Weigh-in on Bill by Department of Corrections Legal and Health Teams
- Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
- Brenda Shattuck, Nursing Program Coordinator, Department of Corrections
- Aviva Tevah, Executive Director of Health, Wellness and Engagement, Department of Corrections
- 4:50 PM
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Adjourn
