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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
10:45 AM

H.1 - An act relating to challenges for change outcomes for persons with disabilities

Bill Introduction

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

H.4 - An act relating to mental health hospital admissions

Bill Introduction

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.7 - An act relating to appointments to the mental health oversight committee

Bill Introduction

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-2,3
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Vermont National Guard Briefing

(House Chamber)

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

(Room 11)

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

(Room 11)

2:30 PM

Introduction to State Government Agency of Human Services

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

Medicaid 101 and Global Commitment

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-4,5,6,7,8
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization: Legislative Oversight of Implementation

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
  • Pam Dalley, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services, Department for Children and Families
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Challenges for Change January Report

  • Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Under the New Administration

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Katina Cummings, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Patty McCarthy, M.S., Friends of Recovery
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health, Vermont Department of Health
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Overview of Reach UP

  • Paul Dragon, Director, Reach Up, Department for Children & Families
  • Paula Gottwik, Attorney, Department for Children & Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-9,10,11,12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2011 Governor's Recommend Budget Adjustment - Human Services Sections

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Department of Finance & Management
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after House Adj.

Discussion of Priorities around Family Services: Priorities of the New Administration

  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-13,14
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Members Individual Work Time

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 AM

FY 2011 Budget Adjustment - Repurposing the Language of Woodside Juvenile Reh. Ctr.

  • Stacy Jolles, Director, Youth Justice, Family Services, Department for Children and Families
  • Suzanne Santarcangelo, Director, Agency of Human Services Health Care Operations, Compliance and Improvement, Agency of Human Services
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
2:00 PM

H.1 - An act relating to challenges for change outcomes for persons with disabilities

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-15,16,17
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after House Adj.

Presentation on Choices for Care

  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE and Vermont Senior Citizen Law Project
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Briefing on Fiscal Outlook

(House Chambers)

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
2:40 PM

FY 2011 Budget Adjustment - Repurposing the Language of Woodside Juvenile Reh. Ctr.

  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
2:50 PM

Discussion of Priorities around Elder Care and People with Disabilities under the New Administration

  • John Barbour, Champlain Valley, Area Agency on Aging
  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health
  • Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Ed Paquin, President, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Adult Day Programs
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE and Vermont Senior Citizen Law Project
  • Karen Swartz, Developmental Disability Council
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disability, Aging & Independent Living
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-18,19,20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization Update

  • Ellen Gershun, Concerned Citizen
  • Richard Giddings, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

Report to the Legislature on Act 128

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Community-Based Services to Prevent Incarceration and Reduce Recidivism

  • Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Jill Evans, Women and Family Services Coordinator, Vermont Department of Corrections
  • George Karakabakis, Ph.D, Chief Operations Officier, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of S.E. Vermont
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • David Peebles, Community Restorative Justice Executive, Vermont Department of Corrections
4:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-21,22,23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview of Child Care and Early Education in VT & Priorities for this year

  • Mary Barrosse-Schwartz, Pre-K Vermont
  • Paul Behrman, Director, Champlain Valley Headstart
  • Sherry Carlson, Vermont Community Preschool Collaborative
  • Melissa Garrett-Riegel, Kids are Priority 1 and Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Nancy Kaplan, Kids are Priority 1 and Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Janice Mantell, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Marianne Miller, Director, Community Action Council
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Judy Pransky, Home Provider, Danville, VT
  • Mark Sustic, Vermont Community Preschool Collaborative
  • Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after House Adj.

Discussion of Priorities around Vermont Department of Health: Priorities of the New Administration

  • Harry Chen, MD, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Dawn Philibert, Policy Director, Vermont Department of Health
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-24
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Palliative Care Waiver Update

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

FLOOR

(Decorum Training - Immediately following the floor)

12:00 PM

Lunch

1-3 PM

Joint Hearing with House Judiciary on Human Trafficking

(Room 11)

3:00 PM

Adjourn

If you have any questions and comments, or you wish to testify, please contact Lynn Hegamyer at 802-828-2265

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-25,26
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Mental Health Oversight Committee Report: Findings & Recommendations for Action

  • Rep. Michael Fisher
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment Address

(House Chambers)

3:30 PM

Palliative Care Report: Findings and Recommendations for Action

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Janet Dermody, Deputy Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-27,28,29
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization Weekly Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Marissa Parisi, Executive Director, Hunger Free VT
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Hunger Free VT
  • Beth Stern, Executive Director, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Education on Economic Services Benefits and Cliffs

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

University of Vermont Presentation on Aging

(Room 11)

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-30,31,32a & 32b,33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Blue Print for Health as it relates to Long Term Care and Seniors Aging Safely at Home

  • Hunt Blair, Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Blue Print for Health as it relates to Long Term Care and Seniors Aging Safely at Home

(continued)

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After House Adj.

Residential Care Licensing & Inspections

  • Frances Keeler, Department of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-34,35
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adj.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, Chair of the Emergency Department, Southwest Vermont Medical Center in Bennington
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Madeleine Mongan, Deputy Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Dr. William Nowlan, ER Physician, Porter Medical Center
  • Meika Zilberberg, M.S., Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Fee Bill

  • Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-36,37
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after House adj.

Integrated Family Services

(Challenges for Change Initiative)

  • Melissa Bailey, Department of Mental Health
  • Suzanne Santarcangelo, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.44 - An act relating to establishing a maternal mortality review panel

  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
2:40 PM

H.68 - An act relating to prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a child is present

  • Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Sponsor
2:50 PM

H.95 - An act relating to commission on fatherhood

  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
3:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

  • Mark Larson, Sponsor
  • Mark Larson, Sponsor
3:10 PM

H.129 - An act relating to advanced practice registered nurses and mental health treatment

  • Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
3:20 PM

Other Bills Expected this Session

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-38,39,40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization Weekly Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Update on Challenges for Change Initiatives

  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
CANCELED

Mental Health Advocacy Day - Well of the House - CANCELED

CANCELED - Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare

  • Citizens Consumers
  • Katina Cummings, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
11:30 AM

Lunch

2:30 PM

Civility in Public Disclosure - House Chambers

(Former Congressman)

  • Jim Leach, Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities
3:45 PM

Work on your Own

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-41,42,43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Review of Evaluation Reports

1. Work Supports in Vermont - An Analysis of the Effectiveness of State Policies Supporting and 2. Work and Addressing the Benefits Cliff: Recommendations for Further Action

  • Monica Hutt, Principal Assistant, Department for Children & Families
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Review of Evaluation Reports

1. Evaluation of Reach Up and 2. Annual Report on Families' Receipt of Reach Up Assistance in Excess of 60 Months
(Continued)

  • Paul Dragon, Director, Department for Children & Families
  • Paula Gottwik, Attorney, Department for Children & Families
  • Karolyn White, ESD Planning, Department for Children & Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after House Adj.

H.39 - An act relating to persons authorized to direct disposition of service members' remains

  • Rep. Margaret Andrews
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11 - 44,45,46
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after House Adj.

Agency of Human Services Information Technology - Room 10

Joint Hearing with House Corrections and Institutions

  • Hunt Blair, Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Patrick Flood, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Angela Rouelle, CIO, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.65 - An act relating to fiscal year 2011 budget adjustment

Woodside Language

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
3:00 PM

Adjourn

If you have any questions and comments, or wish to testify, please contact Lynn Hegamyer at 802-828-2265.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-47,48,49
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Agency of Human Services

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Julie Martin, Director of Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
3:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council and COVE

  • Jim Caffry, Waitsfield, VT
  • Craig Davis, Middlebury, VT
  • Wendy Kruger, Morrisville, VT
  • Mary Alice Leonard Heath, White River Jct.
  • Lisa Maynes, President, Colchester, VT
  • Lance Mead, Brandon, VT
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-50,51,52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization Weekly Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Department for Children and Families

  • Kay Curtis, Child Care Provider - "Happy Hands", Brattleboro
  • Paul Dragon, Director, Reach Up, Department for Children & Families
  • Cindy Hassett, Family Support Program Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse-VT
  • Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse-VT
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Steve Ness, Family Support Programs Manager, Prevent Child Abuse-VT
  • Kreig Pinkham, Director, VT Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs
  • Mark Redmond, Executive Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Session - Room 10

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-53,54,55
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Department of Mental Health

  • Bob Bick, Director, Howard Center for Human Services
  • Heidi Hall, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Catherine Simonson, Child, Youth & Family Services, Howard Center for Human Services
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Department of Health

  • Mark Ames, Network Coordinator, Vermont Recovery Network
  • Bob Bick, Director, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Howard Center for Human Services
  • Jennifer Botzojoins, Principal, Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Jericho
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Leo Clark, CFO, Department of Health
  • Debby Haskins, Executive Director, Student Assistance Professionals (SAP)
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Bill Young, Executive Director, Maple Leaf Farm
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after House Adj.

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion on Budget Priorities

  • Karen Swartz, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Theresa Wood, Concerned Citizen
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-56,57
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after House Adj.

TBA

11:30 AM

Vermont Legislative Research Service

  • Anthony Gierzynski, Associate Professor, University of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-58,59
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after House Adj.

Committee Member Individual Budget Research Time

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Madeleine Mongan, Deputy Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Dawn Philibert, Policy Director, Vermont Department of Health
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-60, 61,62,63
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization Weekly Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Beth Stern, Executive Director, Central Vermont Council on Aging
10:00 AM

Children's Integrated Services

  • Karen Garbarino, Director, Children Integrated Services, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Anne Maule, CIS Program Manager, Lamoille Family Center
  • Cindy Olsen, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Coordinator, Lamoille Community Connections
  • Dan Quinn, Executive Director, Rutland Community Mental Health
  • Kay Van Woert, Vermont Family Network
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

  • Diana Barnard, M.D.
  • Stephen Kiernan, Author
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman
  • Angel Means, Director, VNA - End of Life Care Program
  • TBA Other
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D.
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE and Vermont Senior Citizen Law Project
  • Donald Swartz, MD, Vermont Department of Health
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
4:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-64,65,66,67
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.191 - An act relating to use of tobacco products at ski areas

Testimony for H.191, H.68 and H.116 will be in Room 10 at the State House

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Sponsor
  • Parker Riehle, Executive Director, Vermont Ski Areas Association
9:45 AM

H.68 - An act relating to prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a child is present

Testimony for H.191, H.68 and H.116 will be in Room 10 at the State House

  • Sue Brown, Student Nurse
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Michael Clark, SAP Counselor, Hazen Union School, Hardwick
  • John Flannigan, Lt., State Police
  • Jordan Gile, Student
  • Sierra Klotz, Student
  • Ainsley Launer, Student
  • Steve McQueen, Chief, Vermont Police and Chief Association
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Grace Willean, Student
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant-At-Arms, Adjutant General and the UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

  • Shawn Banfield, Lobbyist, NFIB
  • Mary Burns, President, Greater Burlington YMCA
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Alice McKenzie, Executive Director, Burlington Boys and Girls Club
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coodinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Vicky Smith, Executive Director, King Street Youth Center
  • Cathi Ste. Marie, Orleans County STARS Provider-Cathi's House, North Troy
  • Evelyn Trier, Director, Windham County STARS Provider - Putney Family Garden, Putney
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-68
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-69,70,71
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after the House Floor

H.240 - An act relating to continuing to provide for the receivership of long-term care facilities

  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
11:45 AM

Removal of Reports Sunsets RE: Mental Health/Transportation

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Hospice & Choices for Care
Palliative Care & Hospice Education for Healthcare Providers

  • Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Medical Practice Board
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman
  • Angel Means, Director, VNA - End of Life Care Program
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-72,73,74,75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Students re: After School Programs

  • Jade Carr, 10th Grade
9:15 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Amended copy is available on the Legislative Website under highlights.

  • Mike Feitelberg, Kids and Fitness, Sports and Fitness Edge, Inc.
  • Dawn Gieski, Director, Woodstock Center
  • Leisa Pollanter, Sara Holbrook Community Center
  • Andrew Tripp, American Federation of Teachers
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Amended copy is available on the Legislative Website under highlights.

  • Sen. Steve Conway, Washington State
  • Katie Gonyaw, Ascension Child Care Center
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system

Eligibility unit from DCF to DVHA (Sections 5 & 6)

  • Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-76,77,78,79
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.240 - An act relating to continuing to provide for the receivership of long-term care facilities

Vote

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Rep. Norm McAllister
  • Jeff Tindall, State Government Relations, Cigna Health Care
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Mark Up and Vote

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

H.132 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont Health Care False Claims Act

  • Ed Baker, AAG
  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ron Clark, Program Integrity Unit Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Jonathan Didsenhaus, Attorney, Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Leanne Miles, Program integrity Operations Administrator, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Meeting Cancelled
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after House Adj.

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion re: Finalize recommendations - CANCELED

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion re: Finalize recommendations - CANCELED

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-80 a & b,81,82
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

TBA

Committee Discussion re: Finalize recommendations

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion re: Finalize recommendations

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-83,84,85,86,87
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Benefits Modernization Weekly Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Mental Health Advocacy

Joint Hearing in room 11 in the State House

  • Mike Buska
  • Dr. Mark Depman, Central Vermont Hospital
  • David DiLego, Consumer, Burlington
  • Bob Emmons, Upper Valley Services
  • Ruth Grant, Family member, S. Burlington
  • Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Karen Kelley, Consumer and Family member, S. Burlington
  • Gretchen King, Consumer
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Green Mountain Advocates
  • Karen Lorentzon, or VPS Consumer
  • Cindy Marshall, Vermont Federal of Families
  • Mike Tarr, Consumer
10:45 AM

H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Committee Discussion re: Finalize recommendations

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Committee Discussion/Mark-Up

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Dr. Robert Macauley, Clinical Ethicist, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman
  • Dan Manz, EMS Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • Angel Means, Director, VNA - End of Life Care Program
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
4:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2010 Budget

Vote on Committee Letter to House Appropriations Re: Recommendations

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-88,89,90,91,92
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Committee Discussion/Mark-Up

10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Committee Discussion/Mark-Up

  • Sally Boliss, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

  • Discussion Committee
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Cyndi Miller, Advocate
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-93,94,95
Meeting Record
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

H.202 - An act relating to a universal and unified health system

Section 7

  • Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
  • Donna Sutton Fay, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Committee Discussion/Mark Up

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-96,97,98,99,100,101
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Mark Up and Vote

10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Mark Up and Vote

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Joint Meeting with the House General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee, Room 11, from 2:30-4:30 pm

  • Alicia Adams, Home Provider, St.Albans
  • Larry Bayle, CPO/Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of America
  • Kathleen Burroughs, Center Owner
  • Tabitha Deuso, VCCPA, Secretary, Registered Home
  • Anna Geibhart, Center Educator
  • Cynthia Greene, Vermont Licensed Early Educator
  • Kaki McGeary, Parent, Board Member, Saxon Hill School, Jericho
  • Tammy Miller, NYC Child Care Provider
  • Jean Murray, Parent
  • Judy Rosner, Home Provider, Vernon
  • Mike Thorne, Home Provider, Essex
  • Kristin Warner, Organizer
4:30 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Mark up and vote if needed.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-102,103,104
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Benefits Modernization Weekly Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Final Mark Up

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Final Mark Up and Vote

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Proposed Budget Language RE: Mental Health

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
5:00 PM

New Documentary Film on Foster Care, "Ask Us Who We Are"

Room 11

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-105,106,107
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Friends of Recovery Day

  • Mitch Barron, Center Point Adolescent Treatment Services
  • Clay Gilbert, Director, Evergreen Substance Abuse Services, Rutland
  • Patty McCarthy, Director, Friends of Recovery - Vermont
  • Hannah Rose, Recovery Coach Coordinator, Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
  • Dawn Tipper, Turning Point of Chittenden County
  • Richard Turner, VP, Senior Program Director, Phoenix Houses of New England
  • Mickey Wiles, Executive Director, Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Committee Discussion

  • Shawn Banfield, William Shouldice & Associates
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
Did not meet
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-108
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Amendment

  • Rep. George W. Till
9:15 AM

H.99 - An act relating to vital records

Sec. 29

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dawn Philibert, Policy Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, March of Dimes
10:00 AM

FLOOR - Misc Tax Bill

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Individual Committee Work

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-109
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

  • Gary Burris, Former Department of Education, WA State (conf. call)
9:30 AM

FLOOR - Budget and Misc Tax Bills

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Film

Film and discussion: In Wretches & Jabberers, two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-110,111
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dr. Lan Nguyen-Knoff, Pain Management Specialist, Gifford Medical Center
  • Carlos Pino, M.D. Anesthesiology, Director of Pain Medicine, University of Vermont Medical group at Fletcher Allen
  • Rep. George W. Till
  • Dr. James Viaapino, Vice Chair of Anesthesia, Fletcher Allen Health Care
10:00 AM

FLOOR - Budget and Health Care Bills

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-112
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

9:30 AM

FLOOR - Budget Bill

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-113,114,115
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Walk-Thru of New Draft

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After Adj.

Bills in Committee

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

Caucuses regularly scheduled for 1:00 PM will be held immediately following the Ambassador’s speech
(FYI Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council Lunch in Room 10)

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Iraq's Ambassador to the United States

Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States, Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida’ie, will be speaking in the House Chamber regarding the challenges and opportunities in post-transition Iraq. Caucuses regularly scheduled for 1:00 will be held immediately following the Ambassador's speech.

2:45 PM

H.446 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
4:00 PM

Floor - if needed

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-116,117a&b,118
Meeting Record
8:35 AM

H.353 - An act relating to renewal of medical marijuana registration cards

  • Rep. John W. Malcolm
8:40 AM

H.157 - An act relating to restrictions on tanning beds

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor
8:45 AM

H.171 - An act relating to a prescription drug and medical supply repository program

  • Rep. William Canfield
8:55 AM

H.193 - An act relating to lowering to 16 the age of consent for blood donation

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan
9:00 AM

Benefits Modernization Monitoring from Economic Services

  • John Barbour, Champlain Valley, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Janet Pare, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

H.446 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

Vermont State Hospital Section 37

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Conference Call

  • Dave Edie, Early Education Policy Analysis, Wisconsin Council on children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

After Joint Assembly

Floor Convenes

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-119
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

JRH13 - Joint resolution urging the United States Department of Agriculture to authorize each state to create its own list of foods eligible for purchase with federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds or alternatively to authorize a demonstration project allowing the state of Vermont to develop its own list

  • Oliver Olsen, Representative
9:10 AM

H.350 - An act relating to an incentive for families receiving reduced price meals to apply for 3SquaresVT

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson
9:20 AM

H.408 - An act relating to baby bonding

  • Rachel Weston, House Ways & Means Committee
9:25 AM

H.324 - An act relating to renal dialysis patient safety

  • Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan
  • Jason Williams, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
9:30 AM

Transportation and Capital Bills

3:30 PM

H.273 - An act relating to a bill of rights for children of arrested and incarcerated parents

  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
3:40 AM

H.321 - An act relating to a task force on children and families affected by the criminal justice system

  • Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
3:50 AM

H.400 - An act relating to the repeal of chapters 179, 181, 183, and 185 of Title 18 and enactment of a new chapter 180, relating to hospitalization and treatment of persons with mental illness

Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-120
Meeting Record
8:30 PM

S.12 - An act relating to adding a member from the area agencies on aging to the governor’s commission on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders

Committee Vote

  • John Barbour, Champlain Valley, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Dan Bouchard, Husband of Karen Kelley
  • Sen. Randy Brock
  • Karen Kelley, Consumer and Family member, S. Burlington
  • Art Loeffler, Consumer
  • Maureen Loeffler
  • Martha Richardson, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Transportation and Capital Bills

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-121a,b & c ,122,123
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:45 PM or 15 Mins. after Floor

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Steve Dale, Vermont School Boards Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, TBA
  • Others TBA, American Federation of Teachers
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-124,125
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

  • Kevin Ellis, Lobbyist, Boys & Girls Club of America
  • Caprice Hover, Executive Director, Rutland Parent Child Center
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Sonja Raymond, Apple Tree Learing Center
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coodinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Kristin Warner, Organizer, American Federation of Teachers
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After Adj.

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Committee Discussion

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-126,127
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Mark Up

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

After Adj.

TBA

Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-128,129
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-130
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.438 - An act relating to the department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration

Section 14

  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

Governor's Proclamation on Advance Directives

In the Governor's Ceremonial Office

2:45 AM

TBA

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council Annual Dinner

Bethany Church in Montpelier

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-131,132
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Benefits Modernization Monitoring from Economic Services

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
9:00 AM

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Frances Keeler, Department of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Sarah Lunderville, Director, Vermont Center of Independent Living
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. Aft. Adj.

TBA

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-134,135,136
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.228 - An act relating to the creation of an early care and education task force

  • Manuela Fonseca, School Support/Early Education Coordinator, Department of Education
  • Melissa Garrett-Riegel, Kids are Priority 1 and Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Heather Lebeis, Parent, Underhill
  • Janice Mantell, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Cinda Morse, Director, Oak Hill Children's Center in Pownal
  • Barbara Postman, Policy Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children - conf. call
  • Melinda Schmaltz, CIS Interventionist, Washington County
10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.228 - An act relating to the creation of an early care and education task force

  • John Bacon, Superintendent, Barre Town
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sonja Raymond, Apple Tree Learing Center in Stowe
  • Michelle Trayah, Resource Development Specialist, Franklin/Grand Isle
  • Pam White, Home-Provider, Braintree
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

Committee Discussion

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
5-7 PM

Mud Season Mingle

Vermont Center for Independent Living Reception
11 East State Street
Montpelier

6:15 PM

FYI - Boys and Girls Club Dinner

Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-137,138,139
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. Aft. Adj.

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont State Hospital

  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-140,141,142
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

Vote

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Prevention Day

  • Lori Augustyniak
  • Rebecca Blaisdell
  • Shelby Maurice
  • Clementine O'Connor
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

3:00 PM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Brattleboro
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-143,144,145,146
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.90 - An act relating to respectful language in state statutes in referring to people with disabilities

Hearing will be held in room 10 at the State House

  • Max Barrows, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist
  • Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Kyle Moriarity, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Frank Shriner, President, National Federation of the Blind - Vermont Affiliate
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned, Citizen
10:00 AM

S.90 - An act relating to respectful language in state statutes in referring to people with disabilities

Mark Up and Vote

11:00 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Debbie Ramsdell
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM OR 15 Mins. after Adj.

Choices for Care Current Financial Status

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:30 PM

S.90 - An act relating to respectful language in state statutes in referring to people with disabilities

Committee Discussion and Vote

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-147,148,149,150
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

  • Peter Jacobson, Director, VT CARES
  • Kathy Kilcourse, Director, VT People with AIDS Coalition
  • Ian Rhein
  • Max Thayer
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Conference Calls:

  • Len Goodman, Executive Director, New MexiCann Natural Medicine, Inc.
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney
  • Melissa Millam, Former State Coordinator, Medial Cannabis Program, NM Department of Health
  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Committee Discussion

  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-151
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-152,153,154,155
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

  • Francis Aumand, Division Director, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Department of Public Safety
  • J. Paul Duquette, Chief, Newport City, Vermont Police Chiefs Association
  • Shayne Lynn, Vermont Business Person
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Vermont State Sheriff's Association
  • Scott Tucker, Captain, Rutland City Police Department, Legislative Chairman, Past President of the VT Police Association
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Continued Mark Up

  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Marijuana Law Project
12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

3:00 PM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Continued Mark Up and Vote

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-156,157,158
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Continued Mark Up

9:00 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Continued Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after Adj.

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Continued Mark Up and Vote

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-159
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

FY2012 Budget Senate Amendments

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.265 - An act relating to assault of a health care worker

  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
None
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, May 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
None
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-160,161
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Vermont State Hospital

- and other various bills

  • Dave Burley, Regional Director, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:30 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-162,163
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Committee Discussion around House Amendments

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, YMCA
  • Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
  • Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
9:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.17 - An act relating to registering four nonprofit organizations to dispense marijuana for symptom relief

Committee Discussion

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-164
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to early childhood educators

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

H.201 - An act relating to hospice and palliative care

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:30 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-165
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Benefits Modernization Update

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Joint
Comments
Joint meeting with House Human Services and House Ways and Means
CDs
11-137, 138, 139, House Natural Resources CDs
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Overview of Current Policy

LIHEAP and Low Income Weatherization

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  • Richard Moffi, Fuel Assistance Program Chief
11:30 AM

Structural Analysis of LIHEAP and Low Income Weatherization

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:45 AM

Low Income Weatherization Program

  • Shaun Donahue, Chair, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Effects of Federal LIHEAP Cuts on Vermonters

  • Suzan Condon, Information and Assistance Specialist, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • Al Hardesty, renter, Saxtons River
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Donna LaPoint, renter, Hyde Park
  • Flora Mason, homeowner, Bennington
  • Jean Park, mobile homeowner, Bennington
  • Sue Rossi, Outreach Staffperson, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Tim Searles, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Carol Shephard, South Royalton
  • Michael Sirotkin, COVE
2:30 PM

Community Impact of reduced Federal Funds

  • Matt Cota, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jim Merriam, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  • Liz Schlegel, Central Vermont Community Action Council
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-1,2
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after Adj.

Committee Members updates between session activity

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucus

15 Min. after Caucus

Committee Members updates between session activity

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-3,4,5,6,7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

Budget Adjustment

  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
10:00 AM

Benefits Modernization

  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

11:00 AM

Benefits Modernization

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, ESD, Department for Children and Families
11:20 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adj.

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Prescription Drug Monitoring System

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Meika Zilberberg, Prescription Drug Monitoring System Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-8,9,10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Jeffrey McKee, Psy.D, Director of Psychiatric Services, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Robert Pierattini, M.D., Fletcher Allen Health Care (by phone)
  • Robert Simpson, President and CEO, Brattleboro Retreat
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State of the State Address

Governor Shumlin in the House Chamber

20 Minutes after State of State Address

Committee Discussion

Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-11,12,13
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adj.

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

Other Budget Adjustment Issues - Committee Discussion

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VERMONT
  • Norma D'anca, VSH Staff
  • Joy Demers, Consumer
  • Rebecca Moore, VSH Staff
  • Connie Stabler, Family member of a consumer
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-14,15,16
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Rep. Kristy Spengler
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after adj.

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

Budget Adjustment - DVHA

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Victoria Loner, Deputy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

Budget Adjustment and Adult Protective Services, Licensing and Protection

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
4:00 PM

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

Budget Adjustment Family Services social work positions

  • Emily Carrier, Social Worker
  • Cyrus Patten, (by Phone), Vermont Coalition of Home Providers (residential)
  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-17,18,19,20,21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare
Mental Health System
Overview from Department of Mental Health

  • Jay Batra, MD, VSH Medical Director
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tom Malloy, MD, Vermont State Hospital
  • Frank Reed, Mental Health Services Director, Department of Mental Health
9:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Intake, Triage and Discharge

  • Keith Goslant, VSH Admissions Office
  • Michael McNeil, VSH Admissions Office
  • Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Jeff Rothenberg, Director of Mental Health Services, Clara Martin Center
10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Designated Agencies and Community Alternatives

  • Todd Centybear, Director, HowardCenter
  • Judith Hayward, CEO, Health Care & Rehabilitation Services
  • Jim MacDonald, Executive Director, Second Spring
  • Hilary Melton, Director, Pathways to Housing
  • Steven Morgan, Director, Another Way
11:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Community Psychiatrists

  • Stuart Graves, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Sandra Steingard, Medical Director, Howard Center
12:00 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after adj.

H.558 - An act relating to fiscal year 2012 budget adjustment

House Human Services recommendations to House Appropriations re: BAA - Final Memo

2:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Jay Batra, MD, VSH Medical Director
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-22,23,24
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

1. Feasability of Brooks Floors 2. Secure Residential 3. Forensic Inpatient Evaluations

  • Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin Chandler, Department of Mental Health
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Budget Address

3:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
4:00 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-25,26,27
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adjournment

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Kristy McLaughlin, MSW, Psychiatric Social Worker, VSH
  • Dr. Larry Thomson, (former Director of Psychology at VSH)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Linda Corey, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
  • Steven Morgan, Director, Another Way
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Michael Sabourin
  • Rep. Kristy Spengler
  • Gloria van den Berg, Executive Director, Alyssum Home
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-28,29,30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Meeting

9:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Rep. Kristy Spengler
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adjournment

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Stakeholder and Employee Involvement

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
4:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion and Review of Work Plan

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-32-37
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Comments on the Governor's Plan

  • Dan Fisher, MD, Executive Director, National Empowerment Center
9:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Inpatient Best Practices

  • Jeffrey Geller, MD, MPH, UMASS Medical School, Department of Psychiatry
10:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Pennsylvania's transition from acute to community care

  • Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Rutland Regional Medical Center
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Minnesota's

  • David Hartford, Administrator of Adult Mental Health for State Operated Services, Minnesota
11:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Community Services reduce need for Hospitalization

  • Howard Goodman, MD, Maryland
11:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Co-Chair, Mental Health Oversight Committee
  • Sen. Sally Fox, Co-Chair, Mental Health Oversight Committee
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adjournment

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Laurie Aunchman, Staff Nurse FAHC, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Morgan Brown, Peer Support Services, Montpelier
  • Mari Coris, Educator, Staff Nurse, FAHC, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Jonathan Weker, Psychiatrist, Vermont Psychiatric Association
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-38-44
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Care Management System

  • Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Jeff Rothenberg, Director of Mental Health Services, Clara Martin Center
9:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Peer Services

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Steven Morgan, Director, Another Way
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Meredith Larson, Chief of Mental Health, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Mental health system expansion, and integration with the Blueprint
Joint Hearing with House Health Care - Room 11

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Ralph Provenza, United Counseling Service (by phone)
  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health, DVHA
After Joint Hearing

Break

After Break

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

8:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-45-47
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Legislator Testimony

  • Rep. Margaret Andrews
  • Rep. Gale Courcelle
  • Rep. Linda K. Myers
  • Rep. George W. Till
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion of Mental Health Bill

  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VERMONT
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-48-52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Isabelle Desjardins, MD, Psychiatry, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • James Tautfest, RN, MSN, CS, Nurse Director, Inpatient Psychiatry, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Peter Thomashow, MD, Medical Director, Central Vermont Medical Center
9:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Jeffrey McKee, Psy.D, Rutland Regional Medical Center
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after adj.

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 p.m.

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Sailor, VSH Patient
4:00 PM

Committee Break

4:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

The State House, Room 11

  • Mark Ames, Network Coordinator, Vermont Recovery Network
  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VERMONT
  • Normin Bernard, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
  • Morgan Brown, Peer Support Services, Montpelier
  • Rick Carroll, Bennington
  • Nancy Colby, Charlotte, VT
  • Ann Marie Considine, VSH
  • Priscilla Digumbia, VSH
  • Rachel Emerson, Clara Martin Center
  • Alexandra Forbes, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Ruth Grant, Family member, S. Burlington
  • Allison Hall, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Evan Ihler, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Melanie Jannery, Burlington
  • Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Anne Klein, VSH
  • Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Fran Levine, VSH
  • Joanie Maclay, Department of Labor
  • Lorraine Marcous-Norton, Essex
  • Jean McCarthy, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Pat McCuen, VSH
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kristy McLaughlin, VSH
  • Rebecca Moore, Staff, VSH
  • Corrine Pelletier, Burlington
  • Amy Powers, Another Way
  • Terry Rabinowicz, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Joshua Sawyer, Another Way
  • Christina Sclafani, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Jennifer Sherke, Department of Mental Health
  • Marla Simpson, Randolph
  • Sarah Smith, Burlington
  • Jeremy Smith, VSH
  • Roxy Smith, Another Way
  • Erica Smith, East Montpelier
  • Sandy Snyder, Westfield
  • Joellen Taralu-Falk, Brattleboro
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • David Turner, Burlington
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-53-56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Adj.

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-57-62
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Bill mark up

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Kristy McLaughlin, VSH
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Bill mark up

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Steven Morgan, Director, Another Way
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after adj.

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Bill mark up

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
TBA

Break

8:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Bill mark up

Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-63-68
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Mark up

9:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Conference Call

  • Dave Ogden, FSA, Consulting Actuary, Milliman
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Vote

  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
TBA

Break

8:30 PM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Vote

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-69,70
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after adj.

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Overview

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-71-73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Palliative Care and Pain Management Task Force

Annual Report

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director, Vermont Ethics Network
10:00 AM

H.673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making

Walk-thru

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Alice Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rep. Linda K. Myers, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
11:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Report of the Study Committee

on Informed Consent for a Do Not Resuscitate Order or Clinician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment

  • Dixie Henry, Special Assistant, Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

Committee Discussion

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-74
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee to hear amendments on the mental health bill

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson
9:30 PM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making

Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-75,76
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Mins. after Adj.

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hazon, Natural Resources Board
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Swanton
  • Rep. Don Turner
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-77-80
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Sections 33-36

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Sections 33-36 (Waivers for Dual Eligibles and Global Commitment)

  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Janet Dermody, Deputy Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Catheral Square, Inc. and LeadingAge Vermont
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disability Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Marlys Waller, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
4:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

AHS

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-81-85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Committee Discussion on Sections 33-36
Committee Memo to Health Care Committee

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

VDH

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

DAIL

  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Adult Days
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disability Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Beth Stern, Executive Director, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-86-88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

DCF

  • Shaun Donahue, Chief Administrator, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

DCF

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Sheila Reed, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
11:45 AM

Informational Update

  • Janet Dermody, Deputy Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Elizabeth Meyer, Child Care Provider, Child Care Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-89-91
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.755 - An act relating to extending the deadline for adoption of certain health department rules

Amendment - withdrawn

  • Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after Adj.

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

DMH

  • Bob Bick, Director, Howard Center for Human Services
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Heidi Hall, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:00 PM

"Hub/Spoke" Initiative

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Victoria Loner, Deputy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Beth Tanzman, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Blueprint for Health, DVHA
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-92-94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Dawn Philbert, Director of Public Health Policy, Department of Health
11:45 AM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

DAIL

  • Bill Ashe, Upper Valley Services
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Tobacco

  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-95-98
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Dr. Robert Macauley, Clinical Ethicist, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making

  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Walk-thru

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
15 Min. after Adj.

H.627 - An act relating to an opioid addiction treatment system

Walk-thru

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
4:15 PM

H.673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making

Committee Discussion

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-99-101
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.193 - An act relating to lowering to 16 the age of consent for blood donation

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Michael Kempesty, CEO, Red Cross
  • Patricia Pisciotto, MD, Medical Office, Red Cross
  • Robert Wetmore, South Burlington High School
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 AM

FY2012 Budget Discussion

DCF

  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coodinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-102,103
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2012 Budget Adjustment

Recommended changes

9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.761 - An act relating to executive branch fees, including motor vehicle and fish and wildlife fees

Executive Fee Bill Sec. 8

  • Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Amber Fulcher, Assistive Technology Program Coordinator, DAIL
  • Mark Kaufman, Advocacy Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • James Smith, Budget and Policy Manager, DAIL
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Trey Martin, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:15 PM

H.398 - An act relating to the regulation of dental therapists

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Vermont State Dental Society
  • Sheila Reed, Commissioner, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-106,107
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Legal Aid

  • Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Paul Dragon, Director, Reach Up, Economic Services, Department for Children & Families
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Carol Moran-Brown, Director, Counseling and Single Parents Program, Champlain College
  • Pat Rodgers, RU/PSE Worker, CCV
  • Bernadette Wagner, RU/PSE Worker, Champlain College
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-109-112
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association (by phone)
  • James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • John Matthew, MD, Emergency Room, Plainfield Health Center
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Meika Zilberberg, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Dr. Karen Bradley, Onion River Animal Hospital
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
4:45 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

FLOOR

  • Patrick G. Binns, Canadian Consul General to New England
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-113
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Memo

9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Memo

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-114-116
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Memo to House Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after Adj.

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Memo to House Appropriations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • David Herlihy, Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Virginia Renfrew, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association, Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  • Meika Zilberberg, MS., Vermont Department of Health
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-117-120
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Dr. William Knowlan, (by Phone)
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Dr. Jeffrey Crandall, DDS, (by Phone)
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, PhARMA
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, VAHHS
  • Dr. John Hughes, Researcher, UVM, Department of Psychiatry (by phone)
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.765 - An act relating to the mental health needs of the corrections population

Corrections; mental health; serious functional impairment (SFI); reporting

  • Rep. Joan G. Lenes
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
3:30 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Dr. Michael Farber, Medical Director, DVHA (by phone)
  • Paul Furlong, Intern, Legislative Council
  • Kim LaFrance, Program & Operations Auditor, DVHA (by phone)
  • Xenia Williams, Concerned Citizen
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-121-124
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Mark Up and Vote

  • Dr. Stacy Sigmon, Opiod Researcher, UVM College of Medicine, Director of Chittenden Clinic (by phone)
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Mark Up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anne Cramer, Attorney, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Meika Zilberberg, MS., Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Mark Up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Meika Zilberberg, MS., Vermont Department of Health
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-125-128
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

New Draft

9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Jonathan Hines, HIV Community
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after Adj.

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Mark Up and Vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Mark Up and Vote

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, VAHHS
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Meika Zilberberg, MS., Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-129-131
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Walk-thru - Senate Version

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

H.751 - An act relating to jurisdiction of delinquency proceedings

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Community Justice Network Spokesperson, Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty, House Committee on Judiciary
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-132,133,134,135
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Early Childhood Day

  • Brenda Buzzell, Chair, Kids Are Priority One Coalition
9:15 AM

H.759 - An act relating to permitting the use of secure residential recovery facilities for continued involuntary treatment

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rep. Cynthia Martin, House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

Sections dealing with:
Cigarette rolling machines
Nonparticipating manufacturers
prohibiting youth sales for tobacco substitutes and paraphernalia
Changing signage for selling to minors and hazards of smoking

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Evelyn Marcus, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Andy McLean, Lobbyist, Reynolds America International Services, Inc.
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Helen Wagner, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.759 - An act relating to permitting the use of secure residential recovery facilities for continued involuntary treatment

Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-136-138
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.627 - An act relating to an opioid addiction treatment system

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, VT Nurse Practitioner Association, VT Association of Nurse Anesthetists
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Psychological Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

Mark Up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of Vermont
  • Helen Wagner, AAG, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

Markup and Vote

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Evelyn Marcus, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
4:00 PM

Choices for Care Current Financial Status

Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-139-141
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.759 - An act relating to permitting the use of secure residential recovery facilities for continued involuntary treatment

Mark Up and Possible Vote

  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.627 - An act relating to an opioid addiction treatment system

Mark Up and Vote

  • Alan Aiken, Clinical Director, Behavior Health Services Programs, St. Johnsbury and Newport, VT (by phone)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Law Clerk, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
  • Dr. Stacy Sigmon, Opiod Researcher, Director of Chittenden Clinic (by phone)
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-142
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Amendments

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, VAHHS
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Judiciary Committee
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-143-144
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Disability Awareness Day

  • Stirling Peebles
9:15 AM

FY2013 Budget - Agency of Human Services

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, House Appropriations Committee
9:30 AM

Agency of Human Services Strategic Plan

  • Monica Hutt, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Committee Discussion of Section Comparison of Bill as Passed House and Senate, and Conference Report

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 AM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-145-147
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Human Services Strategic Plan

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Home Visits for Young Children

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare in Room 10

  • Margaret Burke, Executive Director, VNA & Hospice at Southwestern Vermont Health Care
  • Laura Dagan, Chair of the Board, Champlain College
  • Tom Dee, President and CEO, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington
  • Libby Doggett, Ph.D., Director, Pew Home Visiting Campaign, The Pew Charitable Trusts
  • Karen Garbardino, MPA, Children's Integrated Services Director, Child Development Division, DCF
  • Breena Holmes MD, Director of Maternal and Child Health, Vermont Department of Health
  • Lee Lauber, Executive Director, Family Center of Washington County
  • Linda Michniewicz, Director of NEKCA Head Start and Charlotte Stetson Hardwick, Parent
  • Charlotte Stetson, Parent, Hardwick
  • Bill Stritzler, Managing Director, Smuggler's Notch Resort
  • Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable
  • Steve Voigt, President and CEO, King Arthur Flour (by phone)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-148-149
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Fatherhood Commission/Positive Role of Fathers

  • Josh Edelbaum, Co-Coordinator, VNA Family Room (by phone)
  • Brenda Gooley, Policy and Operations Manager, Department for Children and Families
  • Josh Miller, Father Services Coordinator, Head Start Program (by phone)
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Medication Assisted Treatment and Recovery National and State Perspectives

  • Ira J. Marion, M.A., American Association for the Treatment of Opiod Dependence
12:00 PM

Lunch

(12:00 PM FYI Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council - Christ Church
64 State Street, Montpelier)

1:00 PM

Judicial Retention of Judges Joint Assembly

After Joint Assembly

FLOOR

Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

FLOOR

After Adjournment

Individual Committee Work

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-150,151
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

Vermont Permanent Fund for Children

  • Rick Davis
2:45 PM

Update from Economic Services

Timeliness of Benefits

  • Sandy Conrad, Executive Director, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Field Service Director, Department for Children and Families
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-152, 153,154
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.242 - An act relating to the creation of an advisory council on organ and tissue donations and transplants

  • Matt Boger, Donor Registry Coordinator, New England Organ Bank
  • Jim Carter
  • Shirley Chang, MD, Transplant Nephrologist (by phone)
  • Eileen DeLuca, Social Worker, Transplant Specialist (by phone)
  • Sally Hand, Transplant candidiate
  • Dixie Henry, Special Assistant, Vermont Department of Health
  • Arthur Magnaghi, Heart Transplant Recipient
  • Dennis Maloney, Organ Donor
  • Helen Newton, Kidney Transplant Recipient
  • Dr. Michael Scollins
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.630 - An act relating to reforming Vermont’s mental health system

Governor Shumlin Bill Signing - Ceremonial Office

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Agency of Human Services Dual Eligible Project

  • Bard Hill, Dual Eligibles Project
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Julie Wasserman, Dual Eligibles Project
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-155,156,157,158
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.89 - An act relating to organ and tissue donation and Medicaid for Working Persons with Disabilities

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Kaufman, Advocacy Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Statewide Independent Living Council
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Provider Network

Joint Hearing with House Appropriations in Room 11

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.755 - An act relating to extending the deadline for adoption of certain health department rules

Surrogacy Rules

  • Dixie Henry, Special Assistant, Vermont Department of Health
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

TBA

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

15 Min. after Caucus

Committee discussion and update on bills in progress

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-159,160,161,162
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

HR21 - House resolution urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider its lifetime deferral on blood donation from men who have sex with other men

Eligible donors for blood donation

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Jorge Rios, Medical Director, American Red Cross Services, Northern New England Region
10:30 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.252 - An act relating to the repeal or revision of reporting requirements

AHS reports

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.673 - An act relating to surrogate decision-making

Surrogate Decision Making: Access to medical records and immunity

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-163
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.89 - An act relating to organ and tissue donation and Medicaid for Working Persons with Disabilities

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Agency of Human Services
  • Peter Burt, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Aging & Independent Living
  • Brendan Hogan, Consultant
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

Joint meeting with Senate Health and Welfare, Room 10

  • Maria Greene, Senior Consultant, National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

TBA

4:00 PM

Adjourn

5:30 PM

Committee Dinner

At the Hilltop Restaurant in Barre

Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-164, 165
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Integrated Family Services

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Jim Bolger, President, Vermont Foster and Adoptive Family Association
  • Kathy Holsopple, Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
  • Cheryl Huntley, Director of Children's Services, Counseling Service of Addison County
  • Pam McCarthy, President, Vermont Family Network
  • Linda McIntyr, Active Foster Parent, Rutland
  • Cyrus Patten, Vermont Coalition of Residential Providers
  • Catherine Simonson, Child, Howard Center for Human Services
  • Greg Stefanski, Executive Director, Laraway Youth and Family Services
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.765 - An act relating to the mental health needs of the corrections population

Select committee members to Room 33 - Corrections and Institutions

15 Min after adj.

TBA

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

2:30 PM

TBA

3:30 PM

Pending Bills Update

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-166, 167
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Dual Eligible Proposal - comments from providers and consumers

  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Joyce Lemire, Senior Solutions, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Heidi Tringe, Maclean, Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.89 - An act relating to organ and tissue donation and Medicaid for Working Persons with Disabilities

- Mark up and Possible Vote
- Possible Organ Donation Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

Signing of Advanced Directives Proclamation

Governor's ceremonial office

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-168, 169
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of JRH 32 (Reader's Digest)

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.89 - An act relating to organ and tissue donation and Medicaid for Working Persons with Disabilities

and amendments - Mark up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Boys and Girls Club of America

  • Kevin Ellis, Lobbyist, Boys & Girls Club of America
11:00 AM

HR21 - House resolution urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider its lifetime deferral on blood donation from men who have sex with other men

Possible Resolution Vote - Eligible donors for blood donation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Senators Sears, Cummings, Snelling and White Amendment

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-170
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Min. after adj.

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-171
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Caucus for Democratic and Progressive Parties

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-172,173
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

HR21 - House resolution urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reconsider its lifetime deferral on blood donation from men who have sex with other men

resolution re: lifetime deferral on blood donation from gay men

-

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

Senate amendment

9:30 AM

FLOOR

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-174
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

9:30 AM

FLOOR

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-175
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Update re: benefits

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-176
Meeting Record
-

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Mental Health Care Ombudsman

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-177, 178,179,180
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.781 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Sally Fox, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
10:00 AM

FLOOR

at lunch break

H.781 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

committee discussion

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-181
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.781 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

-

H.559 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-182,183 (poss)
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 11

2:30 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 10

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-182, 183 (poss)
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

hemp

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
  • Rep. Andy Donaghy
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Bill Smith, Vermont Police Association
  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty, House Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 10

TBD

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) by phone
-

H.747 - An act relating to cigarette manufacturers

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 10

4:30 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 10

5:30 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee

Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 10

1:30 PM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont prescription monitoring system

Conference Committee Room 10

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