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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

Friday, January 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1,2
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

Passed Transportation Budget vs. Amended Transportation Budget

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Transportation Fund

"Transportation Funding--An Ongoing Dilemma"

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Transportation Fund

General discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Deterioration of Infrastructures

This meeting will be later, after Mr. Tetreault finishes at the Senate Transp. Committee-closer to 11. Neil Schickner, from Joint Fiscal Office, will be here until then to speak about deteriorating infrastructures.

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

Governors Ceremonial Room

3:00 PM

Deterioration of Infrastructures

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Revenue Estimates

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet & Rockler

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-7, 8
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Railroads

Room 11 Joint Meeting with Senate Transportation Committee

  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Recommendations for Dealing with Deterioration of Infrastructures

  • Brian Searles, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

JRS7 - Joint resolution providing for release of payments to towns for highway aid

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-9,10,11
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Transportation Report on Bridges and Culverts

  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
1:30 PM

Deterioration of Infrastructures

  • Charles Smith, mazza, Snelling Center
3:00 PM

Deterioration of Infrastructures

Continuing report from Tuesday, Jan.13

  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation

Friday, January 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Railroads

  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Paving Annual Report

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

Also Fee Bill, H. 438

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.158, H.43, and H.195 are contained in H.438.
CDs
09-15, 16, 17
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Structures Annual Report

Also Floor

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management and Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Federal Transportation Stimulus Funds

  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
2:30 PM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Meeting Record
11:15 AM

Paving Industry update

  • Jay Perkins, Vermont Regional Manager, Pike Industries
  • Peter Simoneau, Paving Association of Vermont
1:00 PM

Public Transit Needs

Also FLOOR

  • Chris Cole, General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  • Jim Moulton, President, Vermont Public Transportation Association
3:30 PM

Amtrak Cuts

  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
5:00 PM

Public Hearing on Amtrak Cuts

Room 11

  • Ellen Atkinson, self
  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, self
  • Paul Dannenberg, self
  • Roberto Deane, self
  • Tom Donahue, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce
  • Jim Eckhardt, Rutland County Professional Business Coalition
  • Carl Fowler, Rail Travel Center
  • Marji Graf, Ph.D., Center for Popular Economics, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Brenda Greika, self
  • Dale Hackette, self
  • Barbara Heyerdahl, self
  • Tom Horrocks, Killington Resort
  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Jones, self
  • John King, mazza, self
  • Sandra McCall, self
  • Bob Miller, self
  • Martha Molnar, self
  • Rick Moulton, Rail Council
  • Ross Nizlek, self
  • Christopher Parker, Vermont Rail Action Network
  • Dorothy Paul, self
  • Herb Russell, self
  • William D. Scott, self
  • Bob Stannard, self
  • Ian Suddarth, self
  • John Valente, self
  • Donald Valentine, self
  • Thomas Weiss, self
  • Ted Whalen, Democrats of Rutland
  • Wendy Wilton, Treasurer, City of Rutland

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-23, 24, 25
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Bonnie Rutledge, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

Budget Transportation Needs of Unorganized Towns

Also Floor

  • Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation Operations Division
  • David Rogers, Operations Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

  • Jim Douglas, Governor
2:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Bonnie Rutledge, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:45 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation

Friday, January 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-26, 27, 28, 29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-30, 31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Chuck Gallagher, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Chuck Gallagher, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-34, 35, 36, 37, 38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Testimony on Proposal to Replace Amtrak Ethan Allen Rail Service with Bus Service

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM is reserved for testimony BY LEGISLATORS AND REGISTERED LOBBYISTS ONLY, who did not have a chance to testify at the public hearing on Amtrak held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.

  • Rep. Margaret Andrews
  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, White River Jct.
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
  • Rep. Steve Howard
  • Hull P. Maynard, Rutland County
  • Rep. Jim McNeil
  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Assistant Minority Leader
  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka
  • Parker Riehle
  • Rep. Megan M. Smith
  • Bob Stannard, self
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles
2:00 PM

Division Responsibilities

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:30 PM

Division Responsibilities

  • Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:00 PM

Division Responsibilities

  • Ellen Hemond, Support Services Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

Thursday, January 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Friday, January 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-42, 43, 44, 45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

also H. 441

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

also H. 441

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Policy and Planning

  • Mel Adams, Policy and Planning Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-46, 47, 48
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Chuck Gallagher, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also reductions in personnel
Also H. 441

  • Trini Brassard, Special Projects Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Joanne LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Committee Questions

  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-49, 50
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Budget Committee Discussion

Also Floor


Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-51, 52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
1:15 PM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

  • Neil Schickner, Budget Analyst, Joint Fiscal Committee
1:45 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Roadway, Safety and Traffic Operations
Also H. 441

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Friday, February 6, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-55
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Sexual Harassment Training

Room 11, required for all legislators

2:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Tom Daniel, Finance and Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.158, H.43, and H.195 are contained in H.438
CDs
09-56, 57
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also Floor

  • David Pelletier, Assistant Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
10:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Jason Rasmussen, Transportation Planner, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Rep. David Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
2:30 PM

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-58, 59
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Two-year Inspection Plan and Special License Plates
Also H. 441

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Ellen Hemond, Support Services Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Christine Forde, Senior Transportation Planner, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
12:45 PM

Ethan Allen Amtrak Express Committee Trip

No meetings for the rest of the afternoon


Thursday, February 12, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-60, 61, 62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Room 11 This is a Joint Meeting with the Senate Transportation Committee
Also H. 441

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Matthew Mann, Transportation Planner, Windham Regional Commission
  • James Matteau, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Jeff Mast, Regional Planner, Bennington County Regional Commission
1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also Floor

  • Steve Gladczuk, Transportation Planner, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Susan Sinclair, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
1:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Douglas Morton, Transportation Planner, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
  • Steven H. Patterson, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association
2:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Mark Blucher, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
  • Susan Schreibman, Transportation Planner, Rutland Regional Planning Commission

Friday, February 13, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Emily Bergquist, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Bethany Remmers, Transportation Planner, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
10:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Richard Kehne, Transportation Planner, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
11:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
1:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Bryant Watson, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Gregory Burke, Executive Director, Bennington County Regional Commission
  • Rickey Harrington, Supervisor, Glastenbury
  • George Kuusela, Supervisor, Somerset
2:30 PM

H.148 - An act relating to amending the definition of farm truck to include a microtruck and a mini-truck

  • Drew Bloom, Captain Investigations Division, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • David Lane, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bonding
Also H. 441

  • David Minot, Director of Finance and Investments, Treasurer's Office
  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Daniel Begiebing, Coordinator of Recreational Enforcement Division, Department of Public Safety
2:45 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-69, 70, 71
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transit Programs for Elders and Persons with Disability
Also H. 441

  • Chuck Gallagher, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
11:00 AM

Local Government Day

Room 10 Joint Meeting with Senate Transportation Committee

12:00 PM

Local Government Day

Noon to 1:30 Capitol Plaza Lunch with Vermont League of Cities and Towns

2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • George Betke, Chief Executive Officer, Farmrail Corporation

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-72, 73
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont

Friday, February 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-74, 75, 76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  • David Wulfson, President, Vermont Railway
10:30 AM

Road Salt

  • George Barrett, President & Distributor, Barrett Trucking & Cargill Salt
  • Trevor Lashua, Senior Associate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Scott Rogers, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-77, 78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed Amendment to Title 19, Chapter 23

  • Bryan Osborne, Director of Public Works, Town of Colchester
10:15 AM

Four-Day Work Week Proposal for Dept. of Motor Vehicles

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Bonnie Rutledge, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:15 PM

Caucus

3:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441
Joint Meeting with House Committee on Institutions and Corrections

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • E. Anne Winchester, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-81, 82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

H.232 - An act relating to fiscal year 2009 budget adjustment

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Committee
11:45 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Citizen petition regarding Ethan Allen Express
Also H. 441

  • Christopher Parker, Vermont Rail Action Network
1:00 PM

Committee Questions on Railroads Answered

2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • William Hollister, Principal Officer, Amtrak Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
  • Raymond Lang, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Amtrak

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-85, 86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also Budget Adjustment
Also H. 441

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Section 7, Discontinuance of Enhancement Projects for Fiscal Year 2010
Also H. 441

  • Trevor Lashua, Senior Associate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Sections 8, 9, and 10, regarding Town Highways
also H. 441

  • Johnathan Croft, Mapping and Ancient Roads Specialist, Agency of Transportation

Friday, February 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-87, 88
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Two-Year Inspection Plan

  • Henry Benis, Citizen
  • Michael McGlynn, Vermont Inspection State Association
  • Edward Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Marilyn Miller, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  • Tim Tuttle, Officer, Rutland Police Department, Community Coordinator
10:45 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Seatbelt Addition to Transportation Bill

  • John Flannigan, Traffic Safety Unit Commander, Vermont State Police
1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Seatbelt Addition to Transportation Bill

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michelle Laberge, Child Passenger Safety Specialist, Department of Public Safety
  • Carroll Paul, Citizen

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also Floor
Also H. 441

  • Mel Adams, Division Director, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Johnathan Croft, Mapping and Ancient Roads Specialist, Agency of Transportation
  • Chuck Gallagher, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-92
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Testimony will be on Sections 7 regarding Discontinuance of Enhancements and 14 regarding Public Transit Planning
Also H. 441

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
1:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bonding Proposal Language
Also H. 441

  • Rep. Linda K. Myers, Vice Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-93, 94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Bonnie Rutledge, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Tim Tuttle, Officer, Vermont Police Association

Friday, March 20, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-95,96,97
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Mel Adams, Policy and Planning Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  • Stuart Johnson, Road Commissioner, Town of Cornwall
  • David Minot, Director, Treasurer's Office
  • Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul White, Lieutenant, Vermont Department of Public Safety
1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Bill
Also H. 441

  • Scott Fortney, Aviation Assistant Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Monday, March 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Transportation Bill


Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Or 15 minutes after Caucus


Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

or 15 minutes after Joint Assembly

10:20 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Norwich
  • Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Jim Masland, Norwich
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441

  • Katherine Hill, Structural Engineer, Structural Engineers' Association of Vermont
  • Mark Nicholson, Nicom and Association of General Contractors
  • Brent Tewksbury, F. R. Lafayette and Association of General Contractors

Thursday, March 26, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-99
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Also Floor

1:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Discussion of amendment regarding registration fees on public transit buses
Also H. 441

  • Jim Moulton, Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, House Ways & Means Committee
  • Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Also Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion


Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion of various Amendments
Also H. 441

  • Rep. Steve Howard, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Sue Minter, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Richard Westman, House Transportation Committee
2:30 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Or 15 minutes after Caucus House debate on H. 438
Also H. 441

4:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Presentation of amendment regarding renewal stickers on license plates, and discussion of funding for construction of an emergency vehicle interstate entrance at Royalton.
Also H. 441

  • Rep. David M. Ainsworth, South Royalton
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rep. Ann Pugh, self

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-101,102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Amendments regarding fuel assessment
Also H. 441

  • Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte
9:15 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Testimony on proposed amendment regarding registration stickers on license plates
also H. 441

  • John Flannigan, Traffic Safety Unit Commander, Vermont State Police
9:30 AM

Funding for Construction of emergency interstate access at Royalton

Phone testimony

  • Craig Keller, Chief of Utilities and Permits Unit, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Amendment regarding definition of All-Terrain Vehicles
Also H. 441

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rep. Don Turner
10:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Amendment regarding tax and motor fuels
Also H. 441

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

An amendment regarding transfer of funds
Also H. 441

  • Rep. Sue Minter, House Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Reporting and House Debate on H. 438
Also H. 441


Thursday, April 9, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-103, 104
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

  • Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

S.44 - An act relating to indicating anatomical gifts on a driver’s license

  • Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:20 AM

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:40 AM

S.70 - An act relating to clarifying the procedure for reinstatement of a driver’s license based on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Ideas for Cost-cutting at the Vermont Agency of Transportation

  • Michael Maskell, Former VTrans Area Supervisor

Friday, April 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-105
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of Fees
also H. 441

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-106, 107, 108
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

Also Floor

  • Tim Tuttle, Officer, Vermont Police Association
10:15 AM

S.70 - An act relating to clarifying the procedure for reinstatement of a driver’s license based on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Tim Tuttle, Officer, Vermont Police Association
11:00 AM

S.70 - An act relating to clarifying the procedure for reinstatement of a driver’s license based on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs

  • Richard Keane, Director of Project CRASH, Vermont Department of Health
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

S.93 - An act relating to commercial vehicle operation on the interstate system

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Trevor Lashua, Senior Associate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Tim Tuttle, Officer, Vermont Police Association

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-109, 110, 111
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Aggregate Report FY2009-Section 40

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  • William Shouldice, Lobbyist, Association of General Contractors
  • Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Airport Activities and Innovative Financing for I-89 Exit 12B

  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Paul Connor, Director of Planning, City of South Burlington
  • Nick Davis, President, J. L. Davis Realty
  • Christine Forde, Senior Transportation Planner, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Julie Beth Hines, Consultant, RBG
  • Stephanie O'Brien, O'Brien Brothers Agency Inc.
  • Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington Airport
  • Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington Airport
11:55 AM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

  • Marilyn Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
2:00 PM

H.146 - An act relating to prohibiting an operator from mobile telephone usage while operating a motor vehicle

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police, Vermont Department of Public Safety

Friday, April 17, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-112, 113
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.176 - An act relating to registering with the selective service system through motor vehicle permit and license applications

Also Floor

  • Ellen Hemond, Support Services Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Edward Larson, self
  • David Pinkham, Director, Vermont State Selective Service System
  • Amy Whitehorne, State Affairs, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
10:30 AM

State Auditor's Report on Rail Section Activities

  • Tom Daniel, Division Director, Vermont Department of Transportation
  • Robert Ide, Transportation Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Town Meeting with US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood

Room 11

  • Ray LaHood, US Secretary of Transportation

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-114, 115
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.176 - An act relating to registering with the selective service system through motor vehicle permit and license applications

or 15 minutes after Floor Committee Discussion of Bills

  • Joseph Gainza, Director, American Friends Service Committee Vermont Chapter
2:00 PM

H.176 - An act relating to registering with the selective service system through motor vehicle permit and license applications

  • Joseph Gainza, Program Coordinator, American Friends Service Committee Vermont Chapter
  • Matthew Howard, Draft Counselor, American Friends Service Committee Vermont Chapter
  • David Pinkham, Director, Vermont State Selective Service System
3:15 PM

S.44 - An act relating to indicating anatomical gifts on a driver’s license

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Airport Tour, CarShare Vermont Presentation, Circ Essex-Williston-Colchester Update

At Burlington International Airport; Committee will be away from the State House for the Day

  • Annie Bourdon, Executive Director, CarShare Vermont
  • Kenneth Robie, Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Manager, Burlington Airport

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-116, 117
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 441
Language regarding the state's rest areas

  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:15 AM

S.70 - An act relating to clarifying the procedure for reinstatement of a driver’s license based on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs

Amendment regarding fee amount required to participate in the total abstinence program for reinstatement

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
10:30 AM

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

  • Tom McCormick, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to accidents involving an on-duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel

Also Floor

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Scott Rotman, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:00 PM

S.25 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of certain state agency reporting requirements

  • Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management

Friday, April 24, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-118, 119, 120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Review of Senate version
Also H. 441

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Revenue Estimates

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
2:00 PM

S.93 - An act relating to commercial vehicle operation on the interstate system

Commercial vehicles on the interstate system in other states

  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-121, 122, 123
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to accidents involving an on-duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel

Also Floor

  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
11:10 AM

Railroad Project Update

  • Charles Hunter, New England Central Railroad
11:40 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

or 15 minutes after caucus

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  • Scott Rotman, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-124, 125
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.91 - An act relating to operation of vessels on public waters

Also Floor

  • Mike Cannon, Marine Officer, Colchester Police Dept.
10:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to accidents involving an on-duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel

Presentation of proposed amendment

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
11:15 AM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Jay Landers, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
  • Jennifer Ciarlo Pacholek, Lobbyist, General Motors
1:00 PM

S.51 - An act relating to Vermont’s motor vehicle franchise laws

  • Claire Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers Association

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-126
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.91 - An act relating to operation of vessels on public waters

  • Daniel Begiebing, Coordinator of Recreational Enforcement Division, Department of Public Safety
  • David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
1:30 PM

S.47 - An act relating to salvage yards

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
2:30 PM

S.67 - An act relating to motor vehicles

  • Scott Rotman, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

Friday, May 1, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

or 15 minutes after Floor Specific Bills to be Announced


Thursday, December 10, 2009
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1, 10-2
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Priorities for 2010 Legislative Session

11:00 AM

Revenue Update

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Update on Crown Point Bridge

  • John Zicconi, Director of Policy and Communications, Agency of Transportation
1:30 PM

Economic Impact of Crown Point Bridge Closing

  • Rep. Diane Lanpher

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Deployment Update

or immediately after Floor action

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
2:15 PM

Caucus


Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to commercial vehicle operation on the interstate system

This testimony will be in the Senate Chamber, and is a joint meeting with the Senate Transportation Committee

  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Lt., Vermont Department of Public Safety
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Julie Magnan, Citizen
  • Tom McCormick, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.93 - An act relating to commercial vehicle operation on the interstate system

Committee Discussion with witnesses

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation Operations Division
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association

Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to commercial vehicle operation on the interstate system

Committee Discussion

  • Jane Clifford, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative, Inc.
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Derby
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State of the State

  • Jim Douglas, Governor
3:00 PM

S.93 - An act relating to commercial vehicle operation on the interstate system

  • Roland Bellavance, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
4:00 PM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, January 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-8, 9
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Bridge Emergency Prevention

Vermont Agency of Transportation will address future prevention of emergency bridge closings like that of the Crown Point Bridge in the fall of 2009

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Bridge Emergency Prevention

  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.521 - An act relating to an interstate compact between Vermont and New York and creating an interstate bridge authority to finance, construct, maintain, and operate the Lake Champlain bridge at Crown Point

  • Rep. Bob Helm, Fair Haven

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-10, 11
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
1:15 PM

Caucus

1:45 PM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-12, 13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.761 - An act relating to authorization of High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program grants

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Charles Hunter, New England Central Railroad
  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  • David Wulfson, President, Vermont Railway
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-15, 16, 17
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.534 - An act relating to fiscal year 2010 budget adjustment

Also presentation of scenarios for tolling on the Crown Point Bridge

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

H.323 - An act relating to establishing buffer zones adjacent to rivers of the state

  • Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • William Shouldice, Lobbyist, Lake Dunmore/Fern Lake Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Chris Delia, President, Bankers Association

Friday, January 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H.481 included in H.784
CDs
10-18, 19
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Revenue Bonding for Transportation
This is a Joint Meeting with the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • E. Anne Winchester, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Room 11
Plan for Use of Bond Proceeds (Section 29 of Act 50)
This is a Joint Meeting with the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:15 PM

H.498 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Rep. Willem Jewett, member, House Judiciary Committee

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-20
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Overview of Program Development
Also H. 789

  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-21, 22, 23, 24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities & Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • David Pelletier, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities and Transportation Budget
also H. 789

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, January 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-25, 26, 27, 28
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities & Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation Operations Division
  • Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Burlington International Airport Update

  • Brian Searles, Director of Aviation, Burlington Airport
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Revenue Bonding for Transportation
Also H. 789

  • Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities and Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles
3:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities & Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Friday, January 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities & Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities & Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-32, 33, 34
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Division Responsibilities and Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Tom Daniel, Finance and Administration Division Director, Vermont Department of Transportation
2:00 PM

Railroads

  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
2:30 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

FY 2011 Transportation Budget--Rail
Also H. 789

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to the idling of motor vehicles

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Rep. Mark B. Mitchell, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.761 - An act relating to authorization of High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program grants

  • Michael Coates, Member, Rail Council
  • Paul Craven, Consultant, Railroads
  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Charles Moore, Member, Rail Council
  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
10:30 AM

Bridge Projects

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.473 - An act relating to exempting restrictions on truck length on U.S. Route 4 from the New Hampshire boundary to the intersection of U.S. Route 4 and VT Route 12

  • Rep. Steve Adams, Sponsor
  • Rep. Charles W. Bohi, Sponsor
2:40 PM

H.596 - An act relating to an exception to the open container law for designated drivers

  • Rep. Joseph Baker, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-38, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Project Manager Report

  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Christopher Williams, Construction Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Paving Industry update

  • Christopher Jarvis, Area Manager for Pike Industries, Paving Association of Vermont
  • Stephen Kimbell, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
  • Gerry Otis, Paving Association of Vermont
  • Thomas Rugg, Area Manager for Pike Industries, Paving Association of Vermont
  • Peter Simoneau, Paving Association of Vermont
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

FY 2011 Transportation Budget--Public Transit
Also H. 789

  • David Pelletier, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

I-89 Exit 12B Study Report

Final Report of December 31, 2009 on Financing Options

  • Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Paul Connor, Planning Director, City of South Burlington
  • Christine Forde, Senior Transportation Planner, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Jeff Nick, J. L. Davis Realty
  • Stephanie O'Brien, O'Brien Brothers Agency Inc.
  • Brian Searles, Aviation Program Director, Burlington Airport

Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-42, 43
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

FY 2011 Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-44, 45
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Budget--Local Transportation Facilities Projects
Continuation of Testimony on begun on January 21
Also H. 789

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Governor's Proposed FT 2011 Budget-- Transportation

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-46, 47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

UVM Transportation Research Center

  • Lisa Aultman-Hall, Director, UVM Transportation Research Center
9:30 AM

S.280 - An act relating to prohibiting texting, prohibiting use of portable electronic devices by junior operators, and primary seatbelt enforcement for persons under 18.

Witnesses will also testify on the issues of hands-free phone use while driving and primary enforcement of seat-belt use

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Norman James, Manager, Department of Labor
  • Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Thomas Williams, AAA
11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.607 - An act relating to codifying and amending the charter of the Chittenden County Transportation Authority

Also S. 255, an act relating to an amendment to the charter of the Chittenden County Transportation Authority

  • Chris Cole, General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  • Rep. Pat McDonald, Sponsor, Berlin

Thursday, February 4, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-48, 49, 50, 51
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to permitting out-of-state first responder vehicles to use sirens and red or red and white signal lamps in Vermont when responding to emergencies

  • Rep. Ernie Shand, Sponsor
9:05 AM

Emergency Vehicles' Classification and Use

  • John Flannigan, Lt., Vermont Department of Public Safety
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
10:20 AM

Rest Area Discussion

H. 784 & H. 789

  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:20 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Presentation on Bonding vs. Pay as You Go

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.761 - An act relating to authorization of High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program grants

H. 784--an act relating to the state's transportation program

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation

Friday, February 5, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-52
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.741 - An act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation

  • Jim Leddy, Former Senator, AARP Vermont
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP Vermont
11:00 AM

H.540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

or 15 minutes after Caucus


Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Railroad Grants

Room 10
This will be a joint hearing with the Senate Transportation Committee regarding the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle

11:10 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Mr. Hedges will address the Bridge Maintenance section of the capital bill
Also H. 789

  • Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Ms. Scribner will address Scenery Protection and Cancellation of Projects by Municipalities
Also H. 789

  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Projects/ Construction Claims, Transportation Deeds and Leases, and Relinquishment of Former VT Rte. 109 to Town of Belvidere sections
Also H. 789

  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-55, 56, 57, 58
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

H. 761- High Speed Rail Grant appropriating funds from Federal grant
Rail Director Flynn will also discuss the recent Rail Equipment Report

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Charles Hunter, New England Central Railroad
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Ms. Brassard will testify on the sale of rail property
Also H. 789

  • Trini Brassard, Special Projects Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Duties, Transfer to Central Garage Fund,Town Highway Maintenance, Parades & Special Occasions,
Also H. 789

  • Dan Peterson, Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transfer of Appropriations, Transportation Infrastructure Bonds, Authority to Issue and Bond, and Federal Jobs Bill Funds sections
Also H. 789

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Finance and Administration Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation

Friday, February 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-59, 60
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.607 - An act relating to codifying and amending the charter of the Chittenden County Transportation Authority

  • Peter Anthony, Vice Chair, Green Mountain Transit Association Board of Directors
  • Chris Cole, General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  • Brian Leven, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Pelletier, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

School Zones, State Speed Zones, and Interstate Highway Rules sections

  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-61, 62
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

School Zones, State Speed Zones, and Interstate Highway Rules sections

  • Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

State Highways/Condemnation Procedures sections
also H. 789

  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-63, 64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Report from Regional Planning Commissions

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
10:00 AM

H.607 - An act relating to codifying and amending the charter of the Chittenden County Transportation Authority

Committee Discussion and vote

10:30 AM

H.644 - An act relating to replacement of gasoline dispensers

rolled into H. 784, an act relating to the state's transportation program

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Newport
10:55 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Relinquishment of Former VT Rte 109 to Town of Belvidere
Testimony will be by phone
Also H. 789

  • Hugh Tallman, Selectboard Member, Town of Belvidere
11:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Town or Village Reports section
Also construction labor issues involving Crown Point Bridge

  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
11:40 AM

Construction Labor Issues in Rebuilding the Crown Point Bridge

  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Jeff Potvin, Local 693, Plumbers and Pipefitters
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

FY 2011 Budget Discussion
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-65, 66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bonding Sections
Also H. 789

  • Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Vermont Treasurer's Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of State Colleges Trustees


Friday, February 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-67
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Budget Discussion
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-68
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Bill Markup
also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Local Government Transportation Issues

Local Government Day--Vermont League of Cities & Towns

  • Jared Cadwell, Board Member, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Tim Cramer, Fairlee
  • Steven Lotspeich, Town Planner, Waterbury
  • Sanford "Sandy" Miller, Town Manager, Town of Milton
  • Ted Simmons, Board Member, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-69, 70, 71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.469 - An act relating to evidence of the creation of public highways

  • Paul Gillies, Esquire
  • Peter Hood, Selectman, Town of Middlesex
  • Rep. Tony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
9:30 AM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:45 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Bill Markup
Emergency Vehicles' Classification and use, and Sale of State-Owned Railroad Property
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.742 - An act relating to motor vehicles approaching stationary towing and repair vehicles

  • Malcolm Allen, Citizen
11:00 AM

H.581 - An act relating to safety belts on school buses

  • Rep. Megan M. Smith, Sponsor
11:30 AM

S.5 - An act relating to accidents involving an on-duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel

  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
11:45 AM

H.509 - An act relating to pollution control measures for Lake Champlain and the other water of the state

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary's Office, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

H.540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation

  • Nancy Schulz, Executive Director, Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition
3:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed language exempting post-secondary schools from signage restrictions

  • Rep. Jim McNeil, Sponsor
3:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to accidents involving an on-duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel

Also Emergency Vehicles' Classification and Use

  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association

Friday, February 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-73,74
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Mainenance of Effort
also H. 789

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Budget
also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

High Speed Rail Grants
Also H. 789

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-78, 79, 80, 81
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed language relinquishing State Highway Segments to Municipal Control in the town of Norwich
Also H. 789

  • Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor, Norwich
2:15 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-82, 83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Janice L. Peaslee
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation

Mr. Spencer will also testify on H. 741, an act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation

  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Lt., Vermont Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Kaplan, Bicyclye and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chapin Spencer, Executive Director, Local Motion

Friday, March 12, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-86, 87, 88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Toll Credits
Also H. 789

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation
9:50 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Cancellation of Local Transportation Projects
Also H. 789

  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

H.540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation

Committee Vote

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

H.741 - An act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Heidi Klein, Board Member, Vermont Public Health Association
  • Noelle McKay, Executive Director, Smart Growth Vermont
  • Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP
1:00 PM

H.741 - An act relating to adhering to complete streets principles in transportation project planning, development, and implementation

  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:30 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Cancellation of Locally Managed Projects
Also H. 789

  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
1:45 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Toll Credits
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-89, 90
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Toll Credits
also H. 789

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-91, 92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-93, 94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Public Transit Eldery & Disabled Funds and Kidney Association Dialysis Transport Funds
Also H. 789

  • Rep. Sue Minter, House Committee on Appropriations
  • David Pelletier, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kathleen Templin, Grant Volunteer, Vermont Kidney Association
9:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Transportation Budget: Transfer of Appropriations, and TIB Bond Fund Reserves
also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Bill Markup
Cancellation of Locally Managed Projects, Condemnation Procedures, Public Transit E & D Funds for Transport for Younger People Needing Dialysis
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • David Pelletier, Assistant Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

bill Markup, Money Sections, Amendment regarding Out-of-State Responders (H. 481), review of all sections

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 19, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-97
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenery Preservation Council Section
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenic Preservation Council section
Mr. Gregory's and Ms. Michaels' testimonies will be by phone
Floor will be at 10:00 AM

  • Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Tordis Ilg Isselhardt, Member, Vermont Scenery Preservation Council
  • John Labarge, Scenic Byways Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Jill Michaels, former Chair, Vermont Scenery Preservation Council
  • Vicki Tebbetts, Chair, Vermont Scenery Preservation Council
11:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenic Preservation Council section
Committee Discussion
Also H. 789

4:30 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion and Preparation for Reporting
Discussion of Amendments
also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-101, 102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lake Champlain Bridge Construction

Project Labor Agreement

  • Daniel Brush, GCIU Local #1, Teamster's Union
  • Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Construction Labor Issues in Rebuilding the Crown Point Bridge

Committee Discussion of Transportation Budget

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion of Transportation Budget
Also H. 789

  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Committee Discussion as the need arises


Friday, March 26, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-103
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Discussion of amendments
Also H. 789

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor, Norwich
  • Rep. Betty A. Nuovo, Sponsor

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Challenges for Change Progress Report

Joint Legislative Government Accountability Committee--
All members are encouraged to attend
House Chamber

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion of Bills

or 10 minutes after caucus


Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
S. 283 and S.196 are included in S.282.
CDs
10-104, 105
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

  • Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

S.283 - An act relating to amending miscellaneous motor vehicle laws, eliminating the motorcycle rider training program advisory committee, and repealing the interstate compact for motor vehicle safety equipment

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

Thursday, April 1, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-106
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.150 - An act relating to parking reserved for people with disabilities

Mr. Liss' testimony will be by phone

  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan
  • Sam Liss, Vermont Center for Independent Living

Friday, April 2, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

No Committee Action


Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-107
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

or 10 minutes after Caucus
Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

S.283 - An act relating to amending miscellaneous motor vehicle laws, eliminating the motorcycle rider training program advisory committee, and repealing the interstate compact for motor vehicle safety equipment

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-108
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

Committee Discussion and vote
Also testimony on S. 196

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Memorial Service

Logan Voyer, son of former Representative Cathy Voyer, Puffer United Methodist Church, Morrisville, Vermont

12:00 PM

Vermont Rail Association Lunch

1:30 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, April 8, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

To Be Announced

Committee action will be announced as needed.

1:00 PM

FLOOR


Friday, April 9, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-109
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Committee action as needed

11:00 AM

Prioritization Process for Transportation Projects

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-110
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed rest area/visitor center language

  • Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:15 PM

Caucus

3:00 PM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

Proposed amendments

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-111, 112
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Railroad Project Update

Mr. Monks' testimony will be by phone

  • Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • James B. McCarthy, Rail Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Monks, Zoning Administrator, Town of Bennington
  • Clayton Poitras, System Planner, Vermont Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Quadricentennial License Plate Project Report

  • Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Committee Action as needed


Thursday, April 15, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-113
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Adjutant General Briefing

General Assembly in the House Chamber

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed language on low-bed trailers

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Committee Action as needed


Friday, April 16, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Committee Action as needed

1:00 PM

Committee Action as needed


Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Committee Action as required

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation

Comparison of side-by-side House as passed and Senate as passed versions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Action as needed

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Side by side review of House as Passed and Senate as Passed versions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion of As Passed Senate version

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Committee Action as needed


Friday, April 23, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Committee Action as needed

11:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Reserve Fund for Public Transit Services for Elderly and Disabled

  • David Pelletier, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
10-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Committee Action as needed


Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

Committee of Conference
Room 3

9:15 AM

H.540 - An act relating to motor vehicles passing vulnerable users on the highway and to bicycle operation

Committee of Conference
Room 3

9:30 AM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference
Room 3

10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference
Room 3

4:30 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, April 29, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
S. 283 and S.196 are S.283 and S.196 are contained in S.282
CDs
10-114
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.282 - An act relating to updating and clarifying provisions regarding commercial driver licenses and commercial motor vehicles

Committee of Conference
Room 3

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.296 - An act relating to sale or lease of the John H. Boylan state airport

Vermont Airport System and Policy Plan

  • Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Committee Action as needed


Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Committee Action as needed


Monday, May 3, 2010
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
H. 784 contains H. 481
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Committee Action as Needed

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

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3:15 PM

H.784 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference

H.784 contains H.481

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Bennington
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Senate Liaison for the Federal Stimulus Bill
  • Sen. Dick Mazza, Grand Isle County
  • Rep. Dave Potter, Clarendon, VT
  • Sen. Phil Scott, Washington County

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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9:30 AM

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
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9:30 AM

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Thursday, May 6, 2010
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9:30 AM

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Friday, May 7, 2010
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9:30 AM

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