2025-2026 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Judiciary (Room 30)
The House Committee on Judiciary considers matters relating to civil rights and civil liberties, the criminal and civil justice systems, violence prevention and public safety, and other similar policies.
Meeting Record
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- 9:00 AM
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H.105 - An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program
Witness testimony
- Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
- Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Lindy Boudreau, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
- 10:30 AM
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H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection
Witness testimony
- Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
- Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- Laura Bierley, VRP Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.222 - An act relating to civil orders of protection
Continued testimony and committee discussion
- Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- Bianca Zanella, Director, Domestic Violence Accountability Program
- Charlie Gliserman, Director of Policy, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget
Committee discussion on budget memo
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
