House Committee on Appropriations (Room 42)

The House Committee on Appropriations considers matters relating to appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Friday, January 9, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-1, 2

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Cyclical and Structural Funding Issues

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-03,04,05

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Administration's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

• Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

11:00 AM

Consensus Revenue Forecast

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Ways & Means

• Tom Kavet, Legislature's Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  

2:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

3:30 PM

Cyclical and Structural Funding Issues

Continued from 1/9/09

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-06,07,08,09

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Medicaid Tutorial

Continued from 1/13/09

• Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:15 AM

Transportation Structural and Cyclical Issues

Continued

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:45 AM

Position Report

Reductions in Force

• Molly Paulger, Human Resources Director, Agency of Administration
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services (Act 174, 2008)

• Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Attorney General's Office

• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
  

2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Department of Education

• William Talbott, Acting Commissioner, Department of Education
  

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-10,11,12,13,14

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  
• Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
  
• Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Robert Hofmann, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

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Friday, January 16, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-15,16,17

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  
• David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  
• Joseph Juhasz, Executive Assistant, Vermont State Auditor's Office
  
• Andy Pallito, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Amy Whitehorne, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-18,19

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Administration's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Direct Applications

• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management
  

10:45 AM

Administration's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Executive Office

• Timothy Hayward, Chief of Staff, Governor's Office
  

2:30 PM

Recap of August and December 2008 Rescission Actions

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-20,21,22

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.12 - An act relating to education property tax rates

• Rick Hube, House Ways & Means Committee
  
• Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:15 PM

Public Hearing on the Administration's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

ROOM 11, STATE HOUSE

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-23,24,25

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Overview of House Stimulus Components

• Stephen Klein, Director, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

• Neale Lunderville, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-26,27,28

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment Proposals

• Robert Greemore, Acting Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  

10:45 AM

All Fuels Utility RFP

• Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Rep. Joseph L. Krawczyk, Vice-Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

1:15 PM

Administration's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Public Safety (followup)

• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-29,30,31

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Secretary of Administration
Department of Finance & Management

• Aaron Brodeur, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Kim Pearsons, Financial Manager, Department of Finance & Management
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

2:20 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Human Resources

• David Herlihy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Sheri Rockcastle, Financial Administrator, Department of Human Resources
  
• Harold Schwartz, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Human Resources
  

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Tax - Administration/Collection; Rebates (Homeowner & Renter);
Tax Department (Reappraisal & Listing Programs); Use Tax Reimbursement Fund (Municipal Current Use); Payments in Lieu of Taxes

• Thomas Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-32,33,34,35,36

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Executive Office - Governor's Office

• Timothy Hayward, Chief of Staff, Governor's Office
  

9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Lottery Commission

• Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

10:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Buildings & General Services

• Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Libraries

• Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Information and Innovation

• Thomas Murray, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Governments
Geographic Information Systems

• David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  

4:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Government
Auditor of Accounts

• Joseph Juhasz, Executive Assistant, Vermont State Auditor's Office
  

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-37,38,39,40

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Fairs and Field Days

State Fair Association

• Jackie Folsom, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  

10:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Attorney General

• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
  

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Defender General

• Matthew Valerio, Vermont Defender General
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Language Overview

• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-41,42,43,44,45

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Public Service (Dept.)

• Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Service
  
• David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• Richard Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

10:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Vermont Court Diversion

• Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  

11:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Secretary of State

• Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State, Secretary of State
  

1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Agriculture

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

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Attorney General - continued

• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
  

3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

• David Serra, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

3:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Criminal Justice Training Council

• R.J. Elrick, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
  

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-46,47,48,49,50

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Government
State Labor Relations Board

• Timothy Noonan, Executive Director, State Labor Relations Board
  

9:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Government
VOSHA Review Board

• Deborah Doyle, Executive Director, VOSHA Review Board
  

9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Public Safety

• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

11:15 AM

Position Report

• Molly Paulger, Agency of Administration
  
• Harold Schwartz, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Human Resources
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Military

• Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General
  
• Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General
  
• Judy Stone, Business Manager, Office of the Adjutant General
  

1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Human Rights Commission

• Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  

2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
State's Attorney's

• Barbara Bernardini, Business Manager, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  
• Jane Woodruff, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-51,52,53

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
AHS Overview and Central Office Budget

• Robert Hofmann, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
Health Department

• Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
  

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-54,55,56,57

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
Corrections

• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
DCF

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  

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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-58,59,60,61

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
Mental Health

• Jackie Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
DAIL

• Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-62,63,64,65,66

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
OVHA

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
OVHA - continued

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
OVHA - VT Blueprint for Health

• Craig Jones, M.D., Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
  

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Friday, February 6, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-67,68

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reimbursement Act of 2009

Federal Stimulus Bill
Impacts on TANF, Child Care and Food Stamps

• Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  

10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services -- Follow Up
Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Public Safety continued

• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-69,70,71

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Mark-up

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Government
Presentation on the Legislative Budgets

• Emily Bergquist, Chief Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Francis Brooks, Sergeant At Arms, Vermont State House
  
• Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Committee
  

3:20 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
Education

• William Talbott, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education
  
• Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education
  

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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-72,73,74,75,76

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
VT Veteran's Home

• Don Hayward, Business Manager, Vermont Veteran's Home
  
• Colleen Rundell, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
  

10:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Liquor Control

• Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  
• Jane Menard, Financial Administrator, Department of Liquor Control
  

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development
VT Symphony Orchestra

• Alan Jordan, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
  

11:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development
VT Humanities Council

• Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  

1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Judiciary

• John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  
• Robert Greemore, Acting Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  
• Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
VIT

• Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, Vermont Interactive Television
  

4:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development
VHCB

• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-77,78,79,80

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Ctr. for Crime Victims Services

• Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
Labor

• Tom Douse, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
BISHCA

• Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Insurance, BISHCA
  
• Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banking; Securities, BISHCA
  
• Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, BISHCA
  
• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Captive Insurance, BISHCA
  
• Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  

1:15 PM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Proposed Amendments

• Timothy Donovan, President, Community College of Vermont
  
• Sally Fox, Vermont State Colleges
  

1:30 PM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Proposed Amendment - Vermont Guard Tuition

• Amy Whitehorne, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

1:45 PM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Committee Reports - Transportation

• Richard Westman, Chair, House Transportation Committee
  

3:15 PM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Committee Reports - Health Care

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-81,82,83,84

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Natural Resources
Agency of Natural Resources - Adm. & Central Office

• Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Natural Resources
Forests, Parks & Recreation

• Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  

10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Natural Resources
Environmental Conservation

• Laura Pelosi, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Natural Resources
Environmental Conservation - Clean & Clear

• Julie Moore, Director, Center for Clean and Clear, Agency of Natural Resources
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Natural Resources
Fish & Wildlife

• Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Natural Resources
NRB

• Michael Zahner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  

2:45 PM

FY 2009 Budget Adjustment

Mark-up

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-85

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion; Vote

3:00 PM

Federal Stimulus Package

• Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-86,87,88,89

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
State Colleges

• Robert Clarke, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion/Review

2:30 PM

S.13 - An act relating to improving Vermont's sexual abuse response system

Budget Implications

• Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• Steve Gold, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair (Reporter of the Bill), House Committee on the Judiciary
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-90,91,92,93,94,95

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Government
LT. Governor

• Martha Hanson, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Governor's Office
  

10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Human Services
Commission on Women

• Janet Bullard, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
  
• Wendy Love, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  

10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
VSAC

• Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
UVM

• Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
  

11:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development
VT Council on the Arts

• Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  
• Joann Erenhouse, Director, Bennington Chamber of Commerce
  

1:30 PM

Joint Meeting

House and Senate Appropriations Committees
FY 2010 Position Reduction - ROOM: 11

• Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
  
• Molly Paulger, Human Resources Director, Agency of Administration
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

4:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development

• Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Kathy Fisher, Director of Finance, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-96

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

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

Legislative Proposed Amendments

• Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
  

9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce
Tourism

• Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms, 3 UVM Trustees, Adjutant General and Inspector General

1:00 PM

House Convenes

H.232 - BAA

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Friday, February 20, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-97

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

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

Legislative Proposed Amendments for third reading

• Rep. David M. Ainsworth, South Royalton
  
• Rep. Willem Jewett, Ripton
  
• Rep. Pat McDonald, Berlin
  
• Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  
• Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
  

9:30 AM

House Convenes

H.232 - BAA

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-98,99,100

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Transportation

• David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Protections to Persons & Property
Public Service Board

• Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager
  
• Susan Hudson, Clerk of the Board
  
• Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
  

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

General Government
State Treasurer

• Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  
• Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
  

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-101,102,103,104

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Public Hearing for Advocates - Room: 11
Pre-assigned times - 5 minutes

• Eric Avildsen, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Peter Cobb, Vermont Assembly of Home Health
  
• Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
  
• Ken Gordon, Area Agencies on Aging
  
• Brian Harwood, Central Vermont Home Health
  
• Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  
• Dorigen Keeney, Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
  
• Joanne LeBlanc, Green Mountain Self-Advocates
  
• Deborah Lisi-Baker, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Sarah Phillips, Micro Business Development Program (CVCAC)
  
• Linda Ryan, Director, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
  
• Kay Van Woert, Vermont Family Network
  
• Jim White, Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
  

10:46 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Public Hearing continued - 6 Minutes each

• Jim Bulger, Vermont Adoptive Parents
  
• Sandy Combs, The Veteran's Place, Inc.
  
• Tracy Footer, Winooski
  
• Cara Gleason, Northern Lights at the Howard Center
  
• Susan Gordon, Association of Professional Care Providers
  
• Barbara Postman, Voices for Vermont's Children
  
• Mark Redmond, Vermont Coalition of Residential Providers
  
• Betsy Reid, Homeshare of Central Vermont
  
• Karen Schwartz, Vermont Development Disability Council
  
• Michael Sirotkin, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  
• Peter Sterling, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  
• Sarah Wendell Launderville, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development
Economic Development and Housing

• Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Betsy Bishop, Acting Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Labor, K-12 and Higher Education
VPT

• Ann Curran, Communications Director
  
• John King, President/CEO, Vermont Public Television
  

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-105,106

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Public Hearing for Advocates - Room: 11
Pre-assigned Times - 5 Minutes

• Emily Boedecker, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Vicky Brooks, AIDS Service
  
• Sue Chase, President, Vermont Association of Adult Day Centers
  
• Elizabeth Cote, Vermont AHEC Network, UVM (Office of Primary Care)
  
• Christopher Curtis, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Brian Dague, Research Assistant, University of Vermont
  
• Alexandra Forbes, Vermont Psychological Society
  
• Paul Harrington, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Trinka Kerr, State Health Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Ed Lieberman, Mental Health Elder Clinicians Program
  
• Jeff Maker, Vermont Alzheimer's Association
  
• Stephen Morabito, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  
• Anthony Otis, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  
• Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  
• Rebecca Ryan, American Lung Association of Vermont
  
• Kenn Sassorossi, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
  
• John Shullenberger, American Cancer Society
  
• Kate Simmons, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  
• Julie Tessler, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  
• Anne Unangst, MA; MED, Montpelier, Vermont
  
• Karen Vastine, Community Justice Centers
  
• Michele Wallace, Director, March of Dimes
  
• Bill Young, Maple Leaf Farm
  

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-107,108

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  

10:45 AM

Federal Stimulus Bill

Joint Fiscal Office

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-109

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Commerce & Community Development
Historical Society

• Kelly Carbo, Director, Finance & Operations
  
• Nicholas Ward, Interim Director, Vermont Historical Society
  

9:45 AM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

Budget Implications

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair (Reporter of the Bill), House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Ken Jones, Department of Taxes
  
• Rep. Dave Sharpe, Reporter of the Bill, House Ways & Means Committee
  
• Linda Snyder, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

1:15 PM

H.83 - An act relating to underground storage tanks and the petroleum cleanup fund

Budget Implications; Continued Report, Committee Discussion; Vote

• Aaron Adler, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Dave Sharpe, Reporter of the Bill, House Ways & Means Committee
  

3:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Monday, March 16, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-110,111

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Vermont Telecommunications Authority Update

• Peter Meyer, Chair
  
• William Shuttlesworth, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  

9:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

2:30 PM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Friday, March 20, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Monday, March 23, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

2:30 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-112,113

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

9:00 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Transportation Committee Report - Mark-up

• Richard Westman, Chair, House Transportation Committee
  

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Friday, March 27, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

1:15 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up

---

Monday, March 30, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-0

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

1:00 PM

FY 2010 State Budget

Mark-up; Vote

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-114,115

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

• Rep. Bill Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Woodstock
  
• Rep. Ernie Shand, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-116

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Members' proposed amendments

• Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan, Burlington
  
• Rep. Michael Fisher, Lincoln
  
• Robert Hofmann, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Rep. Peter Peltz, Woodbury
  

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-117,118

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY 2010 State Budget

Members' amendments

• Rep. Michael Fisher, Lincoln
  
• Rep. Martha Heath, Jericho
  
• Rep. Bob Helm, Fair Haven
  
• Rep. Mark Larson, Burlington
  
• Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Derby
  
• Rep. Pat McDonald, Berlin
  
• Rep. Peter Peltz, Woodbury
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
  
• Rep. John S. Rodgers, Glover
  
• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Windsor
  
• Rep. Don Turner, Milton
  

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-119,120

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.152 - An act relating to encouraging biomass energy production

• Rep. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  

9:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Continued discussion

• Rep. Bill Botzow, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Woodstock
  
• Rep. Ernie Shand, Windsor
  

2:30 PM

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
  

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-121,122,123,124,125

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.445 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

11:00 AM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

• Rep. Michael Fisher, Lincoln
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
  

11:45 AM

H.192 - An act relating to encouraging use of local foods in Vermont's food system

• Rep. Will Stevens, Shoreham
  

1:15 PM

H.445 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

2:00 PM

AARA Fund Distribution

Before Reverse Waterfall

• Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

3:00 PM

Department of Fish & Wildlife Overtime/Budget

• David LeCours, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

3:30 PM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

Mothball all state fish hatchery facilities

• Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  

4:00 PM

H.445 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-126,127

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

Continued

• Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General
  
• Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Julie Moore, Clean & Clear Program, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-128,129,130,131,132

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

Continued

• Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner for Alcohol & Abuse Programs, Department of Health
  
• Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  

9:30 AM

H.442 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions

• Rep. Janet Ancel, House Ways & Means Committee
  

10:00 AM

H.444 - An act relating to health care reform

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

1:00 PM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

Continued

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  
• Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Jim Saudade, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
  

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-133,134,135

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

• Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

10:30 AM

H.444 - An act relating to health care reform

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

2:30 PM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  

3:00 PM

H.444 - An act relating to health care reform

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

4:00 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Rep. Bill Botzow, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Ernie Shand, Windsor
  

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-136,137,138

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Additional FY10 Base Budget Reductions

• Chuck Gallagher, Public Transit Operations Program Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bonnie Rutledge, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

• Rep. Margaret Cheney, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  

11:30 AM

AARA Fund Distribution

• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Committee Field Trip

*NW Correctional Facility
*St. Albans Bay Watershed

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-139,140

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Understanding State Labor Contracts

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Government Operations (ROOM: 11)
VSEA Contract Provisions
Personal Services Contracts Entered into by Administration

• Jeff Briggs, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont State Employee Association
  
• Conor Casey, Counsel, Vermont State Employee Association
  
• Gary Hoadley, Field Services Director, Vermont State Employee Association
  
• Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

11:30 AM

H.446 - An act relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency

Discussion and Vote

• Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  
• Rep. Jim Masland, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-141

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

Next Generation Funding

Review Reports

• Clarence Davis, University of Vermont
  
• Sally Fox, Vermont State Colleges
  
• Amy Whitehorne, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-142,143,144

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Friday, April 24, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-146

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Consensus Forecast Preview

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Ways & Means (ROOM: 11)

• Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  

10:00 AM

Emergency Board Meeting

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-145

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

S.129 - An act relating to containing health care costs

• Jim Hester, Director, Health Care Reform Commission
  
• Robin Lunge, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

10:30 AM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor, Barre City
  

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-147

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

Floor Amendments

• Rep. Mark Larson, Burlington
  
• Rep. Ann Manwaring, Wilmington
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor, Barre City
  
• Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Human Services Committee
  

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-148

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.75 - An act relating to interim budget and appropriation adjustments

Floor Amendments

• Rep. Ann Manwaring, Wilmington
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Newport
  

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-149,150

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.48 - An act relating to the marketing of prescribed products

• Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

10:30 AM

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

• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Richard Westman, Chair, House Transportation Committee
  
• Rep. David Zuckerman, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
  

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

Joint w/Senate Appropriations Committee

CDs

09-1, 2, 3

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Impacts of Human Services/Budget Proposals

Introduction of House and Senate Appropriations Committees, Chairs of House Ways & Means, Senate Finance, House Health Care, Senate Health & Welfare, House Human Services and House and Senate Government Operations Committees

1:05 PM

Joint Fiscal Offices' Analysis of Human Services/Budget Proposals

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:10 PM

Public Testimony

• Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Donna Bailey, South Burlington
  
• Max Barrows, Worchester
  
• Eugene Bifano, Warren
  
• Danielle Boorse, Bennington; Former Nursing Student, Vermont Interactive Television
  
• Roger Bourassa, Vermont Association of American Retired Persons
  
• Bruce Burnor, Eden
  
• Kristina Carlyle
  
• Sue Chase, CarePartners Adult Day Center, Inc.
  
• Peter Cobb, Executive Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health
  
• Kim Coe, Lund Family Center
  
• Kimberly Cookson, Lake Elmore
  
• Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Heather Darby, Alburg Farmer
  
• Betsy Davis, Burlington
  
• Joyce Dion, President, Mental Health Union (Howard Ctr. for Human Services/Lamoille Valley)
  
• Timothy Donovan, President, Vermont State Colleges
  
• Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
  
• Edna Fairbanks - Williams, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  
• Janice Gogan Leonard, East Hardwick
  
• Ken Gordon, Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont
  
• Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  
• Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Rich Harvie, Independent Pharmacists
  
• Churchill Hindes, President/CEO, VNA of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
  
• Greg Hudson, Montpelier
  
• Bernie Hummell, Island Pond
  
• Tina Karl, Montpelier
  
• Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employee Association
  
• Judy Larson DiMario, Fayston VT
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Montpelier
  
• Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, Vermont Interactive Television
  
• Deborah Lisi-Baker, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  
• Julie Lowell, Chittenden County Continuum Care
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Lisa Maynes, Colchester
  
• Kate McIntosh, MD, FAAP, Rainbow Pedriatrics, Middlebury
  
• Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  
• Stephen Morgan, Executive Director, Green Mountain Support Group
  
• Ellen Morris, Continuing Education, University of Vermont
  
• Janet Munt, Former Senator of Chittenden County; Board Member, COVE
  
• Harold Nadeau, Home and Community Access Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  
• Alex Olins, Northern New England Regional Director, PHI
  
• Jane Osgathorp, Montpelier
  
• Thomas Prindiville, Barre
  
• Claudia Pringles, Montpelier
  
• Elizabeth Ready, Director, John Graham Shelter in Vergennes
  
• Mark Redmond, Vermont Coalition of Residential Providers
  
• Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
  
• John Rutter, Bridport Dairy Farmer
  
• Karen Schwartz, Vermont Development Disability Council
  
• Nancy Sherman, Project Director, Neigher-to-Neighbor AmeriCorps
  
• Kate Simmons, Budget Systems Program Manager, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  
• Herb Sincrasin, Worchester
  
• Connie Snow, Windham Housing Trust
  
• Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  
• Donna Sutton-Fay, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  
• Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  
• Faye Tolar, Director of Respiratory Therapy Program, University of Vermont
  
• Nancy Warner, Executive Director, Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice
  
• Jim White, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  
• Ted Wimpey, Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  
• Dr. Daniel Woodcock, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  
• Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm
  
• Laura Ziegler, Plainfield, VT
  

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-154, 155, 156, 157, 158

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Overview

• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

1:00 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  
• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  
• Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
  
• Jim Giffin, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Robert Hofmann, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-159, 160, 161, 162

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Protections - Fire Safety Division

• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• John Wood, Director, Department of Public Safety
  

10:00 AM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Human Services - Homeless Shelters

• Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

11:00 AM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Protections

• Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  
• Judy Stone, Financial Manager, Office of the Adjutant General
  

11:30 AM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

General Government

• John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Treasurer's Office
  
• Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
  

1:00 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Protections

• R.J. Elrick, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
  

1:40 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

General Government - Sarcoidosis Fund

• Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

2:20 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

General Government - Software and Act 2 of 2009 Transfer

• Harry Colombo, VP, Wireless Deployment, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  
• Thomas Murray, Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  
• David Tucker, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  

3:00 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Transportation

• David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:20 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Natural Resources

• Jason Aronowitz, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  

3:40 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

ARRA Funds

• Joe Carter, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

09-163, 164, 165, 166

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Labor Savings Targets

• Molly Paulger, Human Resources Director, Agency of Administration
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

11:00 AM

FY 2011 State Budget

Deficits Vermont Faces

• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

1:00 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Technical Changes

• Otto Trautz, Director of Budget Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  

2:00 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Special Education Receipts

• William Talbott, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education
  

2:30 PM

The Administration's Proposed FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Commerce - Municipal Planning Grants

• Tayt Brooks, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-1,2,

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Convenes

2010 Legislative Session Begins

3:30 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Joint Meeting - Outcome Indicators
With Senate Appropriations in Room 11

• Babak Armajani, Consultant, Public Strategies Group
  
• Cynthia Eisenhauer, Consultant, Public Strategies Group
  

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-3

Meeting Record

9:15 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Joint Meeting; With House Judiciary and Government Operations Committees, Room: 11
"Judicial Restructuring"

1:00 PM

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

Mark-up

2:00 PM

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

SFSF - Spending Plan

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  
• Coleen Krauss, Governor's Office, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-4,5

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

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

Attorney General Investigative Fund

• William Griffin, Assistant Attorney General
  
• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
  

10:00 AM

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

Proposed DAIL Language

• Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

11:00 AM

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

Mark-up

1:00 PM

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

Homeless Data Follow-up

• Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Rita Markley, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Burlington
  
• Elizabeth Ready, Director, John Graham Shelter in Vergennes
  
• Linda Ryan, Director, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
  

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Session

3:00 PM

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

Mark-up

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Friday, January 8, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-6

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up

1:00 PM

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

Revenue Generating Positions (Sec. 70, Act 1 of SS2009)

• Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

1:30 PM

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

Mark-up

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-7,8

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY 2010 Budget Adjustment

Mark-up

10:00 AM

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

Section 62 - State Energy Program

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Tony Klein, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  

11:00 AM

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

Mark-up

2:30 PM

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

Public Hearing -- Governor's Proposed -- Room: 10

• Kathleen Demeritt, South Burlington
  
• Bernie Hannult, Island Pond
  
• Cait Hartshorn, Waitsfield, VT
  
• Kelly Homiller, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Montpelier
  
• Brian Shupe, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self-Advocates
  
• Brenda Viens, COVE, of Fayston VT
  
• Chris Viens, Waterbury
  
• Susan Yuan, Vermont Council on Disability Rights, Jericho
  

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-9,10

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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

Section 9: Lottery Commission

• Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

10:40 AM

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

Section 56 - Fund Transfer #21255 (Petroleum Clean-up Fund)

• Chuck Schwer, Petroleum Cleanup Fund Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:15 AM

LIHEAP Household Income Eligibility Requirements

Draft Language (Sec. 92 or Budget Adjustment)

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  
• Richard Moffi, Department for Children & Families
  

2:15 PM

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Update

• Mel Adams, Division Director, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  
• Coleen Krauss, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  
• Joan Stewart, Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
  

3:00 PM

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

Mark-up

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-11,12

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

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

House Health Care Recommendations

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

9:30 AM

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

Transportation

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  

1:00 PM

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

Mark-up

1:30 PM

Joint House/Senate Appropriations Meeting

Revenue Forecast (Senate Chamber)

• Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
  

2:45 PM

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

5 Percent pay cut for members of the General Assembly - Amendment

• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  

3:15 PM

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

Choices for Care - Amendment

• Rep. Michael Fisher, Member, House Committee On Human Services
  

3:45 PM

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

Tax Compliance Personnel - Amendment

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Vice Chair, House Ways & Means Committee
  

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Draft Bill Overview

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Comments

CDs 15 and 16 are reversed

CDs

10-13,14,15,16

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Overview

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Overview

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Reporter of the Bill, Woodstock
  

2:00 PM

Governor's FY 2011 Budget Address

House Chamber

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Overview

• Neale Lunderville, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-17,18,19

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

• Darby Bradley, Executive Director, Vermont Land Trust
  
• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor/Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Bill Johnson, Director of Property Evaluation & Review, Department of Taxes
  
• Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed--Organization - Committee Discussion

• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed--General Government

• Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-20

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the use value appraisal program

Amendment

• Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor/Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Daniel Paradis, Legislative Counsel
  

1:00 PM

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

Reported to House

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Third Reading of H.534 on House floor

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-21,22,23

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Timothy Noonan, Executive Director, State Labor Relations Board
  
• Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  
• Paul Rousseau, Fiscal Analyst
  
• David Tucker, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  

4:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-24,25,26,27

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  
• Caroline Earle, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  

10:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
  

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Timothy Hayward, Chief of Staff, Governor's Office
  

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
  

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-28,29,30,31

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Joseph Juhasz, Executive Assistant, Vermont State Auditor's Office
  
• Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, Vermont State Auditor's Office
  

10:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  
• Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-32,33,34,35,36

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Judicial Operations

Information Technology

• Tom Clarke, National Center of State Courts
  
• John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  
• Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  

11:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Education

• William Talbott, Department of Education
  

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Treasurer's Office
  
• Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  
• Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont
  

2:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Higher Education

• John King, President/CEO, Vermont Public Television
  

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

3:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Higher Education

• Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, Vermont Interactive Television
  

4:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Commerce

• Mark Hudson, Director, Vermont Historical Society
  

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Friday, January 29, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-37,38,39,40

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Natural Resources

• Justin Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Wayne LaRoche, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Jonathan Wood, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Education

• Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education
  

2:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Colleen Rundell, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
  

2:45 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Commerce

• Alan Jordan, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
  

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-41,42,43

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Robert Hofmann, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-44,45,46,47,48

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

2:00 PM

Local Option Tax

• Richard Westman, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-49,50,51,52,53

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  

1:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs
  
• Wendy Davis, Commissioner, Department of Health
  

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-54, 55, 56, 57, 58

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  
• John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  
• Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  
• Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  
• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
  

2:30 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Overview

• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  

4:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Natural Resources

• Lou Borie, Acting Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Peter Young, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

4:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Martha Hanson, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Governor's Office
  

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-59, 60, 61, 62

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  

1:00 PM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment Overview

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:20 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-1

Meeting Record

4:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Joint House/Senate Appropriations Public Hearing
Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget - All VIT Sites - 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-63, 64, 65, 66

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposded - Higher Education

• Timothy Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State College
  
• Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

10:00 AM

House Convenes

H.534 - FY 2010 Budget Adjustment - Senate Proposal of Amendment

11:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• James Baker, Colonel, Vermont State Police, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
  
• Sarah Page, Business Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  
• Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Higher Education

• Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
  

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• David O'Brien, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

4:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Labor

• Pat Moulton Powden, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Charles Teske, Business Manager, Department of Labor
  

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-67, 68, 69, 70, 71

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Commerce

• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

10:30 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Section by Section Overview

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:15 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion

1:45 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Jim Hester, Director, Commission on Health Care Reform
  

2:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State
  

3:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Sen. Randy Brock, Committee Liaison, Senate Committee on Education
  
• Rep. Sandy Haas, Committee Liaison, House Human Services Committee
  
• Rep. Terry Macaig, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Education
  
• Rep. Kate Webb, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-72, 73, 74, 75

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2011 State Budget

Protections

• Roger Allbee, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  

10:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Human Services

• Janet Bullard, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
  
• Wendy Love, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  
• Marcia Merrill, Chair, Vermont Commission on Women
  

10:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Natural Resources

• Sarah Clark, Business Manager, Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  
• Jason Gibbs, Commissioner, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  

11:15 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  

1:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Sandra Barton, Business Manager, BISHCA
  
• Michael Bertrand, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance Division, BISHCA
  
• Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking and Securities Division, BISHCA
  
• Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Administration, BISHCA
  
• David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, BISHCA
  
• Paulette Thabault, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
  

3:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Sen. Hinda Miller, Committee Liaison, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  

3:30 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion

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Friday, February 12, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-76, 77, 78, 79, 80

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Commerce

• Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  
• Kevin Dorn, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  
• Bruce Hyde, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
  

11:00 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Section 2 and 3

• Rep. Linda J. Martin, Committee Liaison, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Sen. Jeanette K. White, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Operations
  

11:15 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Charlie Smith, Interim Director, Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Commerce

• Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  

1:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections

• Jim Mongeon, Executive Director, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - General Government

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Francis Brooks, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  
• David Gibson, Secretary of the Senate, Vermont Senate
  
• Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Committee
  
• Donald Milne, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
  

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-81, 82, 83

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion - Follow-up from Committees

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tom Evslin, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  

2:15 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion - Follow-up from Committee Liaisons

2:45 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Public Hearing on Governor's Proposed FY 2011 Budget - Advocates - Room 11, State House - Adjourn 4:00 p.m.

• Victoria Brooks, ACORN; Aids Service Organizations
  
• Matthew Bryant, Vermont Legal Aid's Disability Law Project
  
• Roger Clapp, State Director, March of Dimes
  
• Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health
  
• Hal Cohen, Executive Director, CVCAC, Southeastern Vermont Community Action Council
  
• Barb Consentino, Vermont Adoption Consortium
  
• Elizabeth Cote, Director, Vermont AHEC Network, UVM (Office of Primary Care)
  
• Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
  
• Dale Hackette, Consumer Advocate, Barre
  
• Cecile Johnson, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  
• Margaret Joyal, Chair, Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  
• Mark Kaufman, Advocacy Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  
• Dr. Mildred Reardon, Vermont Program for Quality Health Care (VPQHC)
  
• Helen Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
  
• Rebecca Ryan, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont
  
• Tim Searles, Community and Public Relations, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  
• John Shullenberger, Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont
  
• Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  
• Dr. Tony Williams, Central Vermont Hospital
  
• Paul Zabriskie, Weatherization Program Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  

4:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to challenges for change

Committee Discussion

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-84, 85,86,87,88

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Public Hearing on Governor's Proposed FY 2011 Budget - Advocates Continued - Room 11 - Adjourn at 10:45 a.m.

• Elise Annes, Vice President of Community Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  
• Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Denis Barton, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  
• Chip Castle, Barre Housing Authority
  
• Joanna Coles, Board Member, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
  
• Candace Collins, Practice Manager, Cold Hollow Family Medicine, Enosburg Falls
  
• Connie Colman, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
  
• Katina Cummings, Executive Director, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
  
• Dolly Fleming, Executive Director, COVE
  
• Ken Gagne, Self Advocate
  
• David Gallagher, Board Member, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  
• Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Nicole LeBlanc, Green Mountain Self-Advocates
  
• Ken Libertoff, Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  
• Deborah Lisi-Baker, President, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Carol Maloney, Lamoille County Court Diversion Program
  
• Lisa Maynes, Developmental Disability Council
  
• Bud Meyer, Jeffords Center, University of Vermont
  
• Harold Nadeau, Home and Community Access Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  
• Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  
• Anthony Otis, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  
• Ed Paquin, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Sheila Reed, Legislative Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  
• Linda Ryan, Samaritan House, St. Albans
  
• Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
  
• Karen Schwartz, Vermont Development Disability Council
  
• Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  
• Jo Ellen Valley, Waterbury
  
• Kay Van Woert, Vermont Family Network
  
• Gail Zatz, Vermont Association for Adult Day Services
  

11:15 AM

Medicaid Long-Term Care Eligibility and Estate Recovery

Draft Language

• Brendan Hogan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
  
• Marybeth McCaffrey, Director, Department of Aging & Independent Living
  

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Transportation

• David Dill, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Equipment Revolving Fund

• Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management
  

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Transportation

• Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Motor Vehicles
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

4:00 PM

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

• Rep. William N. Aswad, Reporter, House Committee on Transportation
  

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-89,90,91

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Protections - Follow-up

• Thomas Tremblay, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State College Trustees

1:15 PM

H.764 - An act relating to the state teachers’ retirement system of Vermont

• Rep. Kenneth W. Atkins, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Beth Pearce, Deputy Treasurer, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  
• Cynthia Webster, Director, Retirement Policy and Outreach
  

3:00 PM

Joint Meeting

State Hospital Update - Master Future's Plan and Certificate of Need - Room 11

• Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  

4:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Friday, February 19, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-92,93

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Education

• Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Fiscal Overview

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-94

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

3:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposal - Clean Energy Development Fund

• Tom Evslin, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Governor
  
• Gerry Myers, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund-Dept. Public Service
  

4:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-96,97

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

2:15 PM

S.77 - An act relating to the recycling and disposal of electronic waste

• Rep. Sarah Edwards, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  

2:30 PM

FY 2010 Reduction Plan

Act 2 Sec. 10(b) of 2009SS as amended by H.534 Sec. 76 of 2010

• James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

3:00 PM

S.77 - An act relating to the recycling and disposal of electronic waste

• Rep. Jim Masland, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

3:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-97,98

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

10:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - VHCB - Section E.810.1

• Tayt Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Affairs
  
• Ken Perine, Chair of Finance Committee, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

11:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - E-learning; Webinar; VIT

• Timothy Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State College
  
• Tom Evslin, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Governor
  
• Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, Vermont Interactive Television
  
• David Metraux, Information Technology Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• John Sheets, Director of Technical Operations, Vermont Interactive Television
  

1:15 PM

Joint Meeting

With House Human Services Committee on Financial Eligibility (Workshop) ROOM 11

• Robin Lunge, Legislative Counsel
  
• Marybeth McCaffrey, Director, Department of Aging & Independent Living
  

3:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Markup

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-1

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

2:30 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Friday, March 12, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-1

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.709 - An act relating to creating a prekindergarten–16 council

• Rep. Peter Peltz, Sponsor/Reporter of Bill, House Committee on Education
  

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

10:00 AM

S.288 - An act relating to the Vermont recovery and reinvestment act of 2010

House Proposal of Amendment

• Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Jeff Wilson, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

2:30 PM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
  
• Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  
• Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Committee on the Judiciary
  

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Recommendation - Transportation

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.470 - An act relating to restructuring of the judiciary

• Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

1:15 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Proposed - Mark-up

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Monday, March 22, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-1

Meeting Record

12:00 PM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-104,105

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Member Amendments

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

2nd Reading on House Floor

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

Member Amendments

9:30 AM

H.789 - An act making appropriations for the support of government

3rd reading on House floor

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-106,107,108

Meeting Record

9:45 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

H.790 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

2:30 PM

H.790 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-109,110,111,112

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.778 - An act relating to amending miscellaneous provisions in Vermont’s public retirement systems

• Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

10:30 AM

H.760 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of certain boards and commissions

• Rep. Michel Consejo, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

1:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Education & Special Education

• William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
  
• Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education
  

2:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Economic Development

• Jim Saudade, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

3:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Charter Units

• Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, Agency of Natural Resources
  

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-113,114

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Regulatory Reform

• Anne Whiteley, Legal Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Human Services & Corrections

• Robert Hofmann, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

11:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Performance Contracting

• Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Friday, April 2, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-115

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-116,117,118

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Human Services

• Susan Besio, Director, Office of Vermont Health Access and Health Care Reform
  
• Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
  
• Joan Senecal, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

2:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Human Services

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  
• Michael Hartman, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-119,120

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Corrections

• Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-121,122,123,124

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Regulatory Reform

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Rep. Kate Webb, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  

10:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Human Services

• Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Legislative Liaison, House Committee on Health Care
  

11:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Economic Development

• Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Jeff Wilson, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

3:15 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Human Services

• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, Chair, House Human Services Committee
  

4:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Charter Units

• Rep. Adam Greshin, Legislative Liaison, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

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Friday, April 9, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-125,126,127,128,129

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Performance Contracting; DII Charter Unit; Public Notice

• Rep. Linda J. Martin, Legislative Liaison, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  

9:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Liquor Charter Unit

• Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Member, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  

10:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Education

• Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan, Chair, House Committee on Education
  
• Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Education
  

11:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Corrections; BGS Charter Unit

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Committee on the Judiciary
  

1:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Follow-up

• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Jeff Wilson, Legislative Liaison, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

1:10 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Follow-up

• Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Member, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  

1:15 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Follow-up

• Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  

1:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Charter Unit - Labor

• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Legislative Liaison, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

1:45 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Summary of Savings

• Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Committee
  

2:15 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Report - Regulatory

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Rep. Kate Webb, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  

2:00 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Follow-up

• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

2:30 PM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Committee Discussion

• Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Tom Evslin, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Governor
  

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-130

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

S.239 - An act relating to retiring outdoor wood-fired boilers that do not meet the 2008 emission standard for particulate matter

• Rep. Rachel Weston, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-131,132

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Member Amendments

• Rep. Pat McDonald, Berlin
  
• Rep. Patty O'Donnell, Vernon
  
• Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Jamaica
  

9:30 AM

Telecommunications/Broadband

Progress?

• Thomas Murray, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  

10:30 AM

Interaction between LiHeap and Housing

• Richard Moffi, Fuel Assistance Program Chief, Department for Children & Families
  

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-133,134,135

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Members Amendments

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Calais
  
• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Springfield, VT
  

9:00 AM

National Guard Deployment Briefing

House Chamber

• Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

10:00 AM

Telecommunications/Broadband

Connecting the last mile to the middle mile.

• Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Department of Public Service
  

11:00 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Member Amendments

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Calais
  
• Rep. Linda J. Martin, Wolcott
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
  

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-136

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.792 - An act relating to implementation of challenges for change

Member Amendments

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  
• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Springfield, VT
  
• Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Rutland
  
• Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell
  
• Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry
  
• Rep. Richard J. Marek, Representing Rep. Lippert, Newfane
  
• Rep. Ann Pugh, South Burlington
  
• Rep. David Zuckerman, Burlington
  

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-137, 138, 139

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

S.88 - An act relating to health care financing and universal access to health care in Vermont

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

2:30 PM

S.88 - An act relating to health care financing and universal access to health care in Vermont

...continued...

• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-140

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

S.268 - An act relating to the building bright futures council

• Stephen Dale, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
  
• Rep. Bill Frank, Reporter, House Human Services Committee
  
• Barbara Postman, Policy Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-141,142

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund

Options/Concepts

• Rep. Dave Sharpe, Bristol, Vermont
  

1:15 PM

S.97 - An act relating to a Vermont state employees’ cost-savings incentive program

• Rep. Debbie Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

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Friday, April 23, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-143,144

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Secure Residential

Financial Implications

• Beth Tanzman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-145,146

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

S.292 - An act relating to term probation, the right to bail, medical care of inmates, and a reduction in the number of nonviolent prisoners, probationers, and detainees

Informational Overview (Committee does not have possession of the bill)

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-147,148

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

Update

• Dr. Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health
  

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Monday, May 3, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-149

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund

New Proposal's Impacts on General Fund; Federal Interest Forgiveness Proposal

• Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. Dave Sharpe, Member, House Ways & Means Committee
  

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

10-150, 151, 152

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment

Overview--committee does not have possession of bill.

• Hunt Blair, Assistant Director of Health Care Reform, Office of Vermont Health Access
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  
• Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. Steven Maier, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  
• Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  
• Rep. George W. Till, Member, House Committee on Health Care
  

11:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

update continued from last week

• Dr. Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health
  

10:00 AM

S.262 - An act relating to insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment

• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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Friday, May 7, 2010

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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