House Committee on Transportation (Room 43)

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Douglas' Farewell Address

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Report of Canvassing Committee

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths of Office

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Friday, January 7, 2011

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Introduction of New Members, Discussion of Priorities

1:30 PM

Mandatory State House Security Briefing

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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CDs

11-1

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10:30 AM

Revenue Update

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Division Responsibilities & Transportation Budget

Program Development Division Overview, Introduction to Budget Adjustment, and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding

• Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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11-2, 3, 4, 5

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9:00 AM

Transportation Developments in Statute

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

Truck Weights on Interstates

• Ted Brady, Field Representative, Senator Leahy
  
• Al Sabino, Casella Waste Systems
  

10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

Testimony will include completion of revenue update from Tuesday, January 11 at 10:30 AM, and consideration of the Governor's proposed changes in language regarding the Transportation Infrastructure Bond fund and Transportation Infrastructure Bonds.

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:30 PM

Truck Weights on Interstates

• Roland Bellavance, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  
• E.J. Blondin, Associated General Contractors
  
• Chet Carrara, Transportation Manager, Abenaqui Carriers
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Robert Clark, S. B. Collins
  
• Matthew Cota, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  
• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Cathy Voyer, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors
  

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

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11-6, 7, 8, 9

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9:00 AM

Bristol Bridge

• Richard Kehne, Transportation Planner, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Rep. Dave Sharpe, Bristol, Vermont
  
• Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

State Bridge Overview

Ms. Thurber will also address the Bristol bridge projects in particular.

• Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

10:40 AM

Colchester Fort Project

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

11:05 AM

Rail Update

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Right of Way

• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

Transportation Developments in Statute

Ms. Gardner will continue her testimony from Wednesday January 12 at 9:00 AM.

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, January 14, 2011

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CDs

11-10

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

10:15 AM

Transportation Budget Adjustment

Committee Vote

10:30 AM

Transportation Infrastructure Bonds

Mr. Wisloski will also discuss Governor Shumlin's proposed language changes regarding the bonds and the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund.

• Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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CDs

11-11, 12, 13

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10:30 AM

Program Development Division Overview

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

11:00 AM

Transportation-Related Tax Expenditures

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Rail Systems Update

• David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
  

3:45 PM

Operations Division Overview

Mr. Rogers will also present the Agency of Transportation's snow and ice policy

• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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11-14, 15, 16

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11:00 AM

Public Transit Update

• Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Operations, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Champlain Bridge Project Update

Room 41

• Daniel Landry, Project Manager
  
• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

Rail Update

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

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11-17, 18

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9:00 AM

Central Garage Update

• Ken Valentine, Central Garage Superintendent, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Highway Safety and Design Annual Report

Mr. Marshia will also present a sign update.

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

11:00 AM

Paver Placed Surface Treatment

• Rod Birdsall, Technical Marketing Consultant, All States Materials Group
  
• Ron Simbari, Technical Marketing Consultant, All States Materials Group
  

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Friday, January 21, 2011

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11-19, 20

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11:00 AM

Rail Update

Committee Questions

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Highway Safety and Design Annual Report

continuation of testimony from Thursday, Jan. 20 at 9:30 AM

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

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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11-21

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11:00 AM

Rail Systems Update

• Charles Hunter, Director, New England Central Railroad
  

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Budget

• Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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CDs

11-22, 23, 24, 25, 26

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9:00 AM

Transportation Infrastructure Bonding and Fund

Room 10, Joint Meeting with House Institutions and Corrections
Dep. Treasurer Wisloski will also speak on the proposed language changes regarding the bond and fund, to conform to requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board

• Jason Aronowitz, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  

10:30 AM

Salt Brine Presentation

• William E. Dailey IV, Research Assistant, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Gil Newbury, District Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Program Development Division Budget

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

1:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview and Budget

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

2:30 PM

Follow-up on Highway Signs

• Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Operations Division Budget Overview

• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:15 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Aviation Overview and Budget

• Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director
  

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

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11-27, 28, 29, 30

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9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Structures Budget

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

10:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Policy and Planning Division Budget. Deputy Secretary Minter will also present the Bike/Ped budget at this time.

• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Highway Safety and Design Budgets

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

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Friday, January 28, 2011

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CDs

11-31, 32, 33

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10:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Maintenance and Technical Services Budgets

• Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Rail Budget

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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11-34, 35

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11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Rest Areas

• Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Local Transportation Facilities Overview and Budget, and Scenic Preservation

• Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Vicki Tebbetts, Chair, Scenery Preservation Council
  

3:00 PM

Automobile Title Transfers

• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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CDs

11-36, 37, 38

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Finance and Administration Budget

• Leonard LeBlanc, Finance and Administration Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Public Transit Budget

• Trini Brassard, Deputy Administrator of Public Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

State Infrastructure Bank Loans

• Steven Greenfield, Deputy Manager, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  

11:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to establishing a special motorcycle registration plate for veterans

• Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

• Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
  

11:20 AM

H.121 - An act relating to establishing a special motorcycle registration plate for veterans

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:25 AM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Central Garage Budget

• Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

H.172 - An act relating to repealing the sale or lease of the John F. Boylan airport

• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Butch Shaw, Sponsor
  

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

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11-39, 40

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10:00 AM

Act 110: Stormwater Best Practice

Mr. Portalupi will address the implications and impacts of Act 110 on municipalities, especially small towns.

• Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
  
• Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Highway Safety and Design Program Budgets; Continuation of testimony from Thursday Jan. 27, 2011

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

2:00 PM

H.121 - An act relating to establishing a special motorcycle registration plate for veterans

Ms. Gardner will also discuss language regarding H. 121

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:20 PM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

Committee Discussion of H. 120

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, February 4, 2011

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11-41

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10:30 AM

Merger of Planning Commissions

Report on Proposed Merger of Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization and Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

• Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  

11:30 AM

H.18 - An act relating to antique motor vehicle registration plates

• Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Sponsor
  

11:45 AM

H.40 - An act relating to antique motor vehicle year-of-manufacture registration plates

• Rep. Ernie Shand, Sponsor
  

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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CDs

11-42, 43, 44

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11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget - Transportation Sections

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Paving Association

• Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Donald Mason, General Manager, Lane Construction
  
• Jay Perkins, General Manager, Pike Industries
  
• Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
  
• Peter Simoneau, General Manager, Peckham Materials
  

3:00 PM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

Committee Discussion of proposed amendment to H. 120

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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11-45, 46, 47

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9:00 AM

Regional Planning Commissions Update

Witnesses will address the project prioritization process, legislation, and a general update on regional planning commission activities with the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

• Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  
• Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  

10:00 AM

Vermont Legislative Research Service

Dr. Gierzynski will review nonpartisan research services available to legislators on current legislative issues from the Vermont Legislative Research Service of the James M. Jeffords Center at UVM.

• Anthony Gierzynski, Associate Professor, University of Vermont
  

11:00 AM

Status of Legislative Goals

• Nancy Schulz, Executive Director, Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition
  

11:50 AM

Public Transit

• Mary E. Habig, Executive Director, Connecticut River Transit
  

2:00 PM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

• Rep. Charles W. Bohi
  
• Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor
  

2:08 PM

H.70 - An act relating to the use of unregistered all-terrain vehicles on state and town highways within the confines of a farm or adjacent to a farm

• Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Sponsor
  

2:16 PM

H.117 - An act relating to restrictions on nighttime operation of motor vehicles by junior operators and holders of learner’s permits

• Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
  

2:24 PM

H.118 - An act relating to municipal establishment of speed limits within 1,000 feet of schools

• Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor
  

2:32 PM

H.119 - An act relating to requiring illumination of lights on vehicles while windshield wipers are in use

• Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor
  

2:40 PM

H.139 - An act relating to noise levels of motorboats

• Rep. Bob Krebs, Sponsor
  

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

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11-48, 49, 50

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9:00 AM

Park and Ride Lots

• Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  

9:30 AM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

• Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

Public Transit Association Update

• Chris Cole, General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  
• Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Addison County Transit Resources
  

11:00 AM

Critical Bridges

• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Economic Impact of Open Rest Areas

• Vicki Tebbetts, Senior Vice-President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  

3:00 PM

Pavement Preservation Methods

Room 11
Presentation by members of the Vermont Pavement Preservation Group

• Edward Denehy, Pavement Preservation Engineer, The Gorman Group
  

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Friday, February 11, 2011

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11-51

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11:30 AM

Economic Impact of Open Rest Areas

• Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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11-52, 53, 54

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11:00 AM

H.150 - An act relating to handheld use of portable electronic devices and primary seatbelt enforcement

• Rep. Andy Donaghy, Sponsor
  

11:15 AM

H.192 - An act relating to replacement of VT Route 65 floating bridge over Sunset Lake in the town of Brookfield

• Rep. Patsy French, Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

H.197 - An act relating to registration of motor vehicles and unpaid judgments for parking violations

• Rep. Sarah Edwards, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

National Bridge Inspection Standards

Testimony will also address the state's structurally deficient bridges

• Mike Hedges, Structures Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Tod Kimball, Bridge Engineer, Vermont Division of Federal Highway Administration
  
• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  

3:15 PM

Private Rail Crossing Agreements

• Eric Benson, Attorney, Vermont Rail System
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Property Management Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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11-55, 56, 57

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9:30 AM

Joint meeting with Senate Committee on Transportation

Room 10
Local Government Day, sponsored by Vermont League of Cities and Towns

• Richard Baker, Selectboard Chair, Brandon, Vermont
  
• Fred Bullock, Selectman, Rockingham
  
• Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Marvin Harvey, Business Owner, Rochester, VT
  
• Duncan Hastings, Selectman, Town of Johnson
  
• Jim Kraft, Vice President, Cabot Creamery
  
• Rep. Diane Lanpher
  
• Dan Lindley, Town Administrator, Town of Morristown
  
• Steven Lotspeich, Town Planner, Waterbury
  
• Christy Morse, Selectman, Springfield
  
• Todd Odit, Town Administrator, Jericho
  
• Betsy Orselet, Parks and Recreation Advocate, Colchester
  
• Justin Rabidoux, Public Works Engineer, South Burlington
  
• Ted Simmons, Selectboard Chair, Orwell
  
• John Warshow, Selectboard Member, Town of Marshfield
  

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Governor's JTOC (Joint Transportation Oversight Committee) Proposal

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:30 PM

Governor's Highway Safety Program

• Douglas Hoyt, Chief, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  
• Michelle Laberge, Child Passenger Safety Specialist, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  

3:30 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

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

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

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11-58, 59

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10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

2:00 PM

Transportation Infrastructure Bonding and Fund

Room 11 Joint Meeting with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

• Jason Aronowitz, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Stephen Wisloski, Director of Investment & Debt Management, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Responsibility for Repairs to Damaged Railroad Facilities;
Director Flynn will also discuss the Washington County Railroad Lease.

• William Rice, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:30 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Acquisition of White River Junction Railroad Station

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Friday, February 18, 2011

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11-60, 61

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10:45 AM

UVM Transportation Research Center Update

• Lisa Aultman-Hall, Director, UVM Transportation Research Center
  
• Karen Glitman, Program Director, UVM Transportation Research Center
  

11:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Western Corridor Grant Application; Terms of Agency Lease of Washington Country Railroad

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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11-62, 63

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11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Town Highways; State Aid

• Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Cancellation of Structures Projects

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

3:30 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

State Highway Condemnation Law Study Committee

• Toni Clithero, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  
• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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11-64, 65

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9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Public Transit Advisory Council; Public Transportation Planning; Annual Reporting

• Trini Brassard, Deputy Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

S.49 - An act relating to commercial motor vehicle operation on the interstate system

• Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor
  

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Municipal Airports; Temporary Siting of Meteorological Stations

• Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

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11-66, 67, 68, 69

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10:15 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposal of language regarding timing and prioritization of transportation projects

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to motor vehicle operation and entertainment pictures

• Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  
• Dale Gillion, General Manager, Automaster
  
• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  
• Barbara Wendling, Active Safety, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
  

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Cancellation of Roadway Projects

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenery Preservation; State Scenic Roads; Designation and Discontinuance
Ms. Isselhardt's testimony will be by phone
Mr. Labarge will also address the issue of the Clark's Truck Center sign in Jericho.

• Glenn Gershaneck, Administrator, Vermont Transportation Board
  
• Tordis Isselhardt, Scenery Preservation Council
  
• John Labarge, Scenic Byways Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Friday, February 25, 2011

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11-70, 71

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10:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Railroad Bridges in Cancellation of Structures Section, and Purchase of White River Junction Railroad Station, Vermont Rail System standards of maintenance in Western Corridor

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenery Preservation; State Scenic Roads; Designation and Discontinuance
Continuation of testimony from Thursday Feb 24, 2011
Ms. Isselhardt's testimony will be by phone.

• Tordis Isselhardt, Scenery Preservation Council
  
• John Labarge, Scenic Byways Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Scribner, Local Transportation Facilities Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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11-72, 73

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11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Mr. Gregory will be presenting local planning views of the bill's sections regarding cancellation of structures and roadway projects

• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Adam Lougee, Member, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Discussion of "Damage to Railroad Facilities" and "Damage to Highway" sections language

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:00 PM

Examination of Vermont's Sign Laws

Ms. Gardner will also discuss subsection 16 (axles on milk trucks) of S. 49, relating to commercial vehicle weights on the interstates

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Kessler, General Counsel, Travel Information Council
  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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11-74, 75

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8:30 AM

H.120 - An act relating to commemorative Boy Scout motor vehicle plates

Proposed amendment

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch
  
• Rep. Jason P. Lorber, Sponsor
  

10:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

S.91 - An act relating to motor vehicle operation and entertainment pictures

• Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Public Transit Advisory Council Section

• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  

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Thursday, March 10, 2011

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11-76, 77, 78

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9:00 AM

New Commuter Service - CCTA

Hinesburg to Burlington Public Transit Route Proposal

• Meredith Birkett, Acting General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  
• Michele Boomhower, Executive Director, Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  
• Aaron Frank, Assistant General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority
  
• Ann Jones-Weinstock, NRG Systems & Earth Turbines, Inc.
  
• Karla Munson, Hinesburg Rides
  

10:00 AM

Amtrak Issues

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Rail Sections

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

"Responsibility for Damage to Railroad or Highway Facilities" Sections

• Kevin Gaffney, Insurance Analyst, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  

3:00 PM

Prioritization of Transportation Projects

Review of the Prioritization Process

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

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-79, 80, 81, 82

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

To Be Announced

• Rep. Jim McNeil, Rutland
  

10:20 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Cancellation of Projects (Roadway) Section

• Tina Bohl, Roadway Design Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Cancellation of Projects (Structures) Section

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Vermont Sign Laws

Committee Discussion

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-83, 84

Meeting Record

2:50 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenery Preservation Sections

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed language regarding Agency authority when the legislature is not in session; inclusion of sidewalks in Town Highway Structures

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:20 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenery Preservation Sections, continuation of testimony at 2:50 PM

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

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-85, 86, 87, 88

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Scenery Preservation Sections

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:25 AM

Railroad Facilities and Trail Use

Discussion of proposed language

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Budget sections

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

Grace Period for Expiration of Inspection Stickers, Registration

Presentation of proposed language

• Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

1:30 PM

Vermont Sign Laws

Mr. Denault's testimony will be by phone.

• Randy Clark, Proprietor, Clark's Truck Center
  
• Ray Denault, CEO-Owner, Twin State Signs
  
• Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Kessler, Chair, Travel Information Council
  
• John Labarge, State Byways Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

4:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Debt Service Funds, Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund, Transportation Infrastructure Bonds

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-89, 90, 91

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Town Sidewalk Program

• Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

1:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

State Highway Condemnation Law Study Committee,

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:30 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Rail Sections

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-92

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Town Sidewalk Program and Scenery Preservation Sections

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Committee Action

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-93, 94, 95

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Maintenance Funds

• Leonard LeBlanc, Finance & Administration Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

9:20 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

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

3:30 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion of proposed amendments regarding waterfall funds and grace period for inspection stickers

• Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Sponsor
  

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-96, 97

Meeting Record

8:40 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Funding for Municipal Sidewalks Program, Vermont Sign Laws, Use of Surplus in Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:50 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion of Current Draft of Transportation Bill

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Friday, March 25, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Committee Action

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-98, 99

Meeting Record

2:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

proposed amendment

• Rep. Bob Krebs, Sponsor
  

2:45 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-100, 101

Meeting Record

10:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Section Chief, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-102

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed amendment

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
  

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-103

Meeting Record

2:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Proposed amendment regarding timely release of vehicle liens

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Mitchell Jay, President, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-104, 105, 106, 107

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

Ms. Klein will testify by phone.

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  
• Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Chris Cole, Policy & Planning and Multimodal Development Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Dawn Francis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Heidi Klein, President, Vermont Public Health Association
  
• Noelle McKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  
• William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  
• Philene Taormina, Director of Advocacy, AARP Vermont
  
• Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Community Outreach, AARP Vermont
  

2:00 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Proposed amendment regarding notification of expiration of non-driver ID's

• Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Nicholas Stanton, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  

2:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Proposed amendment regarding record retention by Department of Motor Vehicles

• Tanya Marshall, Records Analyst, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

3:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Vanity license plates

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-108, 109

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Vanity License Plates and Ignition Interlock Implementation Fee

• Shannon Fassett, Chief of Information & Processing Department, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-110, 111

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Vanity license plates

• Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  

10:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

proposed amendment language regarding timely release of vehicle liens, fee for ignition interlock program, vanity plates

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-112, 113, 114

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

amendments regarding vanity license plates, record retention, fee for ignition interlock program maintenance, timely transfer of vehicle liens

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:45 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

proposed amendment using language from H. 119 regarding illumination of headlights when windshield wipers are on

• Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:30 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

proposed amendment language from H. 119, regarding the use of headlights when windshield wipers are in use

• Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Norwich
  
• Rep. Gale Courcelle, Sponsor
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
  
• Rep. Kitty Beattie Toll, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

or immediately after Caucus
Timely release of vehicle liens

• Joe Bergeron, Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  
• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  

3:00 PM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-115, 116, 117

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

Mr. Palmer's testimony will be by phone

• Stephen Barrett, Director of Public Works, Town of Brattleboro
  
• Steve Palmer, Street Superintendent, City of Winooski
  
• Beverly Pembroke Hill, Assistant City Manager, City of Montpelier
  
• Philene Taormina, Advocacy Director, AARP Vermont
  

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

Mr. Belliveau's testimony will be by phone

• Kenneth Belliveau, Director of Planning and Zoning, Town of Williston
  

1:00 PM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

• Rep. Charles W. Bohi, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Peter J. Fagan, self
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Rep. Vicki Strong, Gold Star Mother, self
  

2:00 PM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

Testimony by Gold Star Families from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Other witnesses to be announced

• Marion Gray, Member of Vermont Fallen Families, self
  
• Lisa Johnson, Gold Star Mother, self
  

3:30 PM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

Committee Discussion and Vote on H. 198

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-118

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

Mr. Clark will also be speaking for Adjutant General Michael Dubie and the Military Department

• Clayton Clark, Veteran Services Director, Office of Vermont Veterans Affairs
  

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-119

Meeting Record

11:45 AM

JRS26 - Joint resolution strongly reaffirming the general assembly’s enthusiastic support for the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers’ conversion of the Lamoille Valley Railroad rail bed into a four-season recreational trail and alternative transportation path

• Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor, Senate Appropriations Committee
  
• Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  
• Bryant Watson, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  

1:00 PM

S.49 - An act relating to commercial motor vehicle operation on the interstate system

Discussion of amendment

• Patrick McManoman, Chief of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-120

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.198 - An act relating to a transportation policy that considers all users

proposed amendments and committee vote

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

S.49 - An act relating to commercial motor vehicle operation on the interstate system

amendment and committee vote

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-121, 122, 123

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to motor vehicle operation and entertainment pictures

Testimony and Committee Vote

• Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  
• Laura Dooley, Director of State Affairs, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
  

11:30 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

review of Senate Proposal of Amendment version

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:30 PM

Effects of Federal Cuts on Transportation Funds

• Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

JRS26 - Joint resolution strongly reaffirming the general assembly’s enthusiastic support for the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers’ conversion of the Lamoille Valley Railroad rail bed into a four-season recreational trail and alternative transportation path

proposed amendment and committee vote

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  
• Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  

3:15 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

review of Senate Proposal of Amendment version: continuation of 11:30 AM testimony

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:00 PM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Source of State Funds for Acquisition of White River Junction Railroad Station: Senate Proposal of Amendment version

• Joe Flynn, Transportation Rail Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-124, 125

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

Committee Discussion and vote

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Ellen Hemond, Chief of Support Services, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of Senate Proposal of Amendment version

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:15 AM

H.51 - An act relating to gold star and next-of-kin registration plates

• Clayton Clark, Director of Veteran Services, Office of Vermont Veterans Affairs
  

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

11-126

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the motor vehicle laws

Presentation of amendment and committee vote

• Rachel Weston, House Ways & Means Committee
  

9:15 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Consideration and vote on Senate Proposal of Amendment version

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

No Committee Action

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference Room 3
Also Floor Convenes

1:00 PM

Floor reconvenes

No committee action

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

9:15 AM

H.443 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference in Room 3

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Friday, April 29, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Committee Action as needed

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Floor Convenes

Floor action as needed

---

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Floor action as needed

---

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Floor action as needed

---

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Floor action as needed

---

Friday, May 6, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Floor Convenes

Floor action as needed;
Possible session on Saturday May 7th

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Joint

Comments

Joint with Senate Transportation Transportation

CDs

11-127, 128, 129

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Committee Chair Remarks

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Transportation
  

1:10 PM

Emergency Operations Organization

• Brian Searles, Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

Program Overview

FHWA Emergency Relief (ER) and FEMA Public Assisance (PA)

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

2:00 PM

Local Highway and Town Status

• Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Update from Contractors

• Cathy Voyer, Director, Associated General Contractors
  

3:15 PM

Federal Legislation Update

• Chris Cole, General Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

3:30 PM

Funding Implications

• Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:45 PM

Rail Update

• David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
  

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-1, 2

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Introductory Session

11:00 AM

Rest Area Study

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Transportation Budget Adjustment

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation
  
• Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-3, 4, 5, 6

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

State Highway Condemnation Law & Law of Eminent Domain

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

Supplemental Tropical Storm Irene Spending

• Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

VTrans Overview of 2011 Weather Events

• Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-7

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Adjustment

11:00 AM

Vermont Federal Highway Administration

• Matthew Hake, Vermont Federal Highway Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly in the House Chamber

• Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
  

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Friday, January 6, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-8

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.249 - An act relating to Vermont Strong commemorative motor vehicle plates

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Elizabeth Ide, TS Irene Recovery Office
  

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-9, 10, 11

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Transportation Budget Adjustment

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

Culvert Sizing

• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Nick Wark, Hydraulics Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

1:15 AM

Caucus

2:00 PM

Rumble Strips/Rumble Stripes

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

3:00 PM

H.18 - An act relating to antique motor vehicle registration plates

• Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Sponsor, self
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-12, 13

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Snow and Ice Control Plan

• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Innovative Stormwater Initiatives

• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Contractor Selection Process

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

3:00 PM

Bike/Ped Study

A Study on the Economic Benefits of Bicycling and Walking

• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-14, 15, 16

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Public Transit Policy Plan

Senator Leahy's brief visit was unscheduled

• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Patrick Leahy, Senator, U.S. Senate
  

9:30 AM

GoVermont

• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Asset Management

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

10:30 AM

Highway Safety/Crash Data

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• John Flannigan, Lt., State Police
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Act 62 (H. 443) Section 17 Study

Regarding making state airports self-sustaining by 2015

• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

• Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
  

3:00 PM

Transportation Budget

or 15 minutes after Governor's Budget Address

• Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-17, 18

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

FEMA and Public Assistance Program Overviews

Tropical Storm Irene

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

11:30 AM

Knapp & Newport Airport Developments

• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

VLCT Irene Impact Study Report

• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-19, 20

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Operations Division Budget Overview

• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Program Development Division Budget

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

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

Spaulding High School Civics Class Presentation

Room 11
A proposal for Restrictions for Elderly Driving

• Brittney Cherrier, Student, Project Driving
  
• Kyle Demas, Student, Project Driving
  
• Savannah Deyo, Student, Project Driving
  
• Anthony Duhamel-Garcia, Student, Project Driving
  
• Shaelyn Edwards, Student, Project Driving
  
• Gabrielle Gambler, Student, Project Driving
  
• Jonathan Gilbert, Student, Project Driving
  
• Jared Langevin, Student, Project Driving
  
• Taryn LeClair-Dindo, Student, Project Driving
  
• Sandra Michaud, Student, Project Driving
  
• Adrien Nova, Student, Project Driving
  
• Hannah St. Jean, Student, Project Driving
  
• Victoria Wood, Student, Project Driving
  

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-21, 22, 23, 24

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

DMV Budget

• Jeri Mullins, Director of Support Services, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:20 AM

Transportation Infrastructure Bond Fund Proceeds

• Leonard LeBlanc, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Track III Rail Study

• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Highway Safety and Design Annual Report

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

3:00 PM

Central Garage Overview and Budget

• Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-25, 26, 27, 28

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Salt Brine Presentation

• Roland Bellavance, President, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  
• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wendy Kipp, Research technician, Agency of Transportation
  
• Edward Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  
• Gil Newbury, VTrans Learning Campus Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrew Shively, Operations Division Hazardous Materials Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Budget

Also Mapping/Highway Research/Traffic Research Budgets

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Structures Budget

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:40 PM

H.520 - An act relating to visibility of lamps on fire and emergency medical response vehicles

• Rep. Tim Jerman, Sponsor, self
  

2:50 PM

H.532 - An act relating to adding Vermont Route 132 to the state highway system

or 15 minutes after Floor

• Rep. Jim Masland, Sponsor, Norwich
  

3:00 PM

H.517 - An act relating to prohibiting operation of vehicles on flooded highways and authorizing recovery of expenses for emergency services

or immediately following previous witness

• Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
  

3:10 PM

H.447 - An act relating to snowmobile operation and proof of liability insurance

or immediately following previous witness

• Rep. Chip Conquest
  

3:20 PM

Rest Area Report and Budget

• Jason Aronowitz, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Tina Bohl, Roadway Design Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ed Von Turkovich, Director of Business Development, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-29

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:15 PM

H.150 - An act relating to handheld use of portable electronic devices and primary seatbelt enforcement

• Cherish Carlin, Citizen, self
  

1:20 PM

Vermont Local Roads Program Update

• David Antone, Director, Vermont Local Roads Program
  
• Maureen Dakin, Assistant Director, Vermont Local Roads Program
  

1:45 PM

Better Backroads Program

• Jarrod Becker, Business Manager, Northern Vermont Resource Conservation & Development Council
  

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-30, 31, 32

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Rail Budget

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Mladen Gagulic, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• James B. McCarthy, Rail Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Accelerated Bridge Program

Room 41 until 3:30 PM
Includes accelerating bridge project delivery and accelerated construction

• Susan Minter, Irene Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  
• Wayne Symonds, Structures Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Williams, Senior Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

3:45 PM

Structures Budget

This continues testimony from Jan. 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM.

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

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-33, 34

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Transportation, Border and Customs Issues

Room 11 until 12:30 PM
A Meeting of the Vermont Commission on International Trade and Sovereignty
For complete agenda please go to: http://www.leg.state.vt.us/schedule/frame.cfm?CommitteeMeetingID=9379
Or go to www.leg.state.vt.us, click on "Committee Meetings and Public Hearings," click on "Other Meetings" in the left-hand column, then click on "Commission on International Trade & Sovereignty"

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Aviation Program Budget

• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

Public Transit Budget

• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

Ignition Interlock Update

• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-35, 36, 37, 38

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Teen Driver Safety Update/Motorcycle Safety Update

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Marty Dexter, Driver Training Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Paul Graves, Vermont Driver Education Program Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

Circumferential Highway Alternatives

• Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  

11:00 AM

Roadway Budget

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Maintenance and Technical Services Budgets

• Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Alec Portalupi, Maintenance Programs Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

Fee Bill Overview

• Howard Deal, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

4:00 PM

Fee Bill Testimony

• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-39, 40, 41

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

S.249 - An act relating to Vermont Strong commemorative motor vehicle plates

or immediately after FLOOR

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Betsy Ide, Director of Operations, VT. Disaster Relief Fund
  
• Edward Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  

10:30 AM

Paving Budget

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

11:40 AM

Transportation Board Update

• Timothy Hayward, Member, Transportation Board
  
• Tom Viall, Acting Executive Director, Transportation Board
  

1:00 PM

Transportation Mapping and Innovation

• Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-42, 43

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Revenues

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Local Transportation Facilities Budget

Includes Enhancements, Bike/Ped, and Park and Ride Budgets

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

3:30 PM

Traffic & Safety Budgets

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

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-44, 45, 46, 47

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.569 - An act relating to reciprocal recognition of driver examinations

• Rep. Martha Heath, Sponsor, Westford
  

9:10 AM

H.540 - An act relating to raising temporarily the gasoline tax to provide funds for storm-related repairs

• Rep. Margaret Cheney, Sponsor, Norwich
  

9:20 AM

H.599 - An act relating to license plates commemorating military valor awards

• Rep. Bill Frank, Sponsor, Underhill, Jericho, Bolton
  

9:30 AM

Accelerated Bridge Program

Associated General Contractors of Vermont concerns

• Gordy Eastman, Winterset Construction
  
• James Hollar, Cold River Bridges
  
• Cathy Voyer, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  

9:50 AM

H.579 - An act relating to a snowmobile decal exemption

• Rep. Chip Conquest, Sponsor, Newbury
  

10:00 AM

Rail Budget

This continues testimony from January 24 at 11:00 AM

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• James B. McCarthy, Rail Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Paving Association

• Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  
• Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
  
• Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Materials
  
• Chip Whitcomb, President, FW Whitcomb Construction Corporation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-48, 49, 50, 51

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Lessons Learned from Irene Recovery

Room 10
For a complete list of witnesses, please see Senate Transportation Committee Agenda

• Bonnie Bowen, Bowen Excavating
  
• Jack Bowen, Bowen Excavating
  
• Joe Carrara, J P Carrara & Sons Concrete
  
• Bob Degare, Security Contractor
  
• Bob Desrochers, Fairbanks Mill
  
• Gordy Eastman, Winterset and Associated General Contractors
  
• Gerald LaBarge, Contractor, Bennington
  
• Chris Magnan, Nicom and Association of General Contractors
  
• Greg Markowski, Markowski Excavating and Associated General Contractors
  
• Michael Renaud, Contractor, Renaud Construction
  
• Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor
  
• Peter Simoneau, General Manager, Peckham Materials
  
• Chris Viens, Contractor, Waterbury
  
• Cathy Voyer, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  
• David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
  
• Steve Zaluzny, Zaluzny Excavating
  

9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Rail Systems Update

• Charles Hunter, Director, New England Central Railroad
  
• David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
  

2:00 PM

Federal REAL ID Law

• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

3:00 PM

Solar-Powered Maintenance Garages

• Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-52

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.621 - An act relating to the Richard W. Hube Jr. memorial bridge in Jamaica

• Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Sponsor, Jamaica
  

10:50 AM

Vermont Pavement Preservation Group

• Edward Denehy, The Gorman Group
  
• Ron Simbari, Technical Marketing, All States Materials Group
  

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-53, 54, 55

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Technical Definition of the State Transportation Program

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Public Transit Provider Update

• Aaron Frank, Assistant General Manager, Chittenden County Transportation Authority/Green Mountain Transit Association
  
• Mary Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transit
  
• Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Addison County Transit Resources
  

3:15 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

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

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-56, 57, 58, 59, 60

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Regional Planning Commissions Update

Room 10
Joint Meeting of House & Senate Transportation Committees

• Michele Boomhower, Assistant/MPO Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  

10:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Transportation-related Questions for FEMA Representative

• William Chase, Public Assistance Team Leader, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  

3:00 PM

Fee Increases

CDL Fees and Web Portal Fees

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

3:30 PM

Rail and Technology

• Mladen Gagulic, Civil Engineer Rail Engineering and Asset Management, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Rick Scott, Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-61, 62

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Rail Program

• Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• James B. McCarthy, Rail Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Buildings

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

10:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Enhancement grant program priorities

• Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Vermont Department of Transportation
  
• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:15 AM

Right of Way

Committee Questions

• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Relinquishment of Rte. 207 Extension in town of St. Albans

• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Signing of Vermont Strong License Plate Bill into Law

Cedar Creek Room

• Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Addendum to Transportation Bill
Proposal for Six Additional Permanent Positions at the Agency of Transportation

• Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-63

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transfer to Central Garage Fund

• Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Sections relating to Cities and Towns

• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

1:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Infrastructure Bonds and Fund

• Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-64, 65, 66

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Relinquishment of Rte. 207 Extension in the Town of St. Albans

• Steve Beauregard, Public Works Director, Town of St. Albans
  
• Gerry Myers, Interim Town Manager, Town of St. Albans
  

1:15 AM

Caucus

2:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-67, 68, 69

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Local Government Day

Senate Chamber until Noon
Joint meeting with Senate Transportation

• Richard Baker, Selectboard Chair, Brandon, Vermont
  
• Jared Cadwell, Fayston
  
• David Crawford, Village Manager, Essex Junction
  
• Alison Kaiser, Town Clerk, Stowe
  
• Betsy Orselet, Parks and Recreation Advocate, Colchester
  
• Ted Simmons, Selectboard Chair, Orwell
  
• Lloyd Touchette, Enosburg
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Construction Outlook for the U.S. and Vermont

or immediately after Floor

• Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors America
  

3:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed New Positions at the Agency of Transportation

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

4:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

State aid for town highway structures

• Wayne Gammell, Maintenance Transportation Administrator, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-70, 71

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Transportation Funding Study Committee; Elimination of Reports
Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

State Aid for Town Highways

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

2:15 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Purchase of Transportation Buildings with Maintenance Funds

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:30 PM

DMV Fees

• Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-72, 73

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Enhancements section

• Peter Gregory, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning & Development Agencies
  

9:15 AM

DMV Fees

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion
Elimination of reports, transportation funding study committee,

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

1:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-74, 75, 76

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Enhancement Grant Program Priorities

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

11:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Purchase and Sale of Transportation Property

• William Rice, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Purchase and Sale of Transportation Property
Committee Discussion

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

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-77, 78, 79

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Enhancement Grant Program Priorities

• Mike Kline, Rivers Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

9:45 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

VTrans Learning Campus, purpose and location of buildings

• Gil Newbury, VTrans Learning Campus Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Town Highway Emergency Funds

• Leonard LeBlanc, Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion of Transportation Funding Study Committee language

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-80, 81, 82

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

PAVE proposed language regarding District Leveling Program

• Jay Perkins, General Manager, Pike Industries
  
• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
  

9:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Spending authority for the VTrans Learning Campus--Renovation of Materials & Research Building Project

• Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Address by Canadian Consul General

• Patrick G. Binns, Canadian Consul General to New England
  

2:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Public Transit--details of public transit construction facilities
Mr. Moulton's testimony will be by phone

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Addison County Transit Resources
  

3:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-83, 84, 85

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Discussion concurrent with FLOOR if still in session

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Program Development--State Highway Bridge
Committee Discussion

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-86, 87

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.517 - An act relating to prohibiting operation of vehicles on flooded highways and authorizing recovery of expenses for emergency services

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• John Flannigan, Commander Traffic Safety Unit, Vermont State Police
  
• Thomas Hooker, Fire Chief, Town of Pittsford
  
• Scott Rogers, Operations Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

White River Junction Railway Station Purchase Update

• Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  

11:55 AM

H.517 - An act relating to prohibiting operation of vehicles on flooded highways and authorizing recovery of expenses for emergency services

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

H.569 - An act relating to reciprocal recognition of driver examinations

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chauncey Liese, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

3:30 PM

H.579 - An act relating to a snowmobile decal exemption

• David LeCours, Colonel, Law Enforcement Division, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Kevin Mays, Corporal, Field Coordinator, Vermont State Police
  
• Alexis Nelson, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  
• John Underhill, Sgt., Director of Marine/Snowmobile Division, Vermont State Police
  

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-88, 89, 90

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Signing Detours on Local Roads during Accelerated Bridge Building

• Tony Clark, Owner, Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen
  
• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Collitt, Owner, Ripton Country Store
  
• Rep. Willem Jewett, Sponsor, Ripton
  
• Wayne Symonds, Structures Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:30 AM

Tri State Measures Report

Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Report on Asset and Organizational Performance Measures

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  
• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-91, 92, 93

Meeting Record

10:30 AM

H.523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law

explanation of language

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of updated version and new language

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:10 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

program Development--State Highway Bridge

• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

2:20 PM

H.523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, March 2, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-94, 95

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  
• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

10:30 AM

Ecological Transportation Funding and Financing

• Gary Flomenhoft, Fellow, Gund Institute for Ecological Economics
  

1:00 PM

H.569 - An act relating to reciprocal recognition of driver examinations

Mr. Smith will answer committee questions raised during previous testimony on this subject at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 28

• Michael Smith, Operations Section Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-96, 97

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Impacts of Aggregate Extraction Fees

• Lou Bovie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Richard Tetreault, Program Development Division Director, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Cathy Voyer, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:00 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of Revenue and Update Draft

• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:15 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Signing Detours on Local Roads

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Matthew Hake, Vermont Federal Highway Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
  

2:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Vote

2:45 PM

VT Drives DMV Computer System

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-98

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

H.517 - An act relating to prohibiting operation of vehicles on flooded highways and authorizing recovery of expenses for emergency services

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Edward Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-99, 100

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.569 - An act relating to reciprocal recognition of driver examinations

Follow-up to testimony of March 2, 2012

• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

Implementation of Complete Streets Law

• Jesse Devlin, Roadway Traffic and Safety Technical Development Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

10:25 AM

H.523 - An act relating to revising the state highway condemnation law

Committee review of amendment proposed by Rep. Krebs

• Rep. Bob Krebs, Sponsor
  

10:45 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee discussion and vote on proposed amendment language regarding closing of bridges

11:00 AM

H.517 - An act relating to prohibiting operation of vehicles on flooded highways and authorizing recovery of expenses for emergency services

• Rep. Ernie Shand, Weathersfield
  
• Rep. Butch Shaw, Town of Pittsford
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:25 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

discussion of amendment

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

H.700 - An act relating to curbing the spread of invasive plant species

• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Craig Dusablon, Vegetation Management Expert, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rep. Adam Greshin, Sponsor, Town of Warren
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-101

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Proposed amendment regarding closed bridges, Section 18

• Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

H.520 - An act relating to visibility of lamps on fire and emergency medical response vehicles

• Rep. Tim Jerman, Sponsor, Essex Junction
  

10:45 AM

H.748 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicle registration and operation

• Rep. Janice L. Peaslee, Sponsor
  

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-102

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Federal Surface Transportation Bill S.1813 Update

• Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• David Weinstein, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

To Be Determined

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

To Be Determined

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

To Be Determined

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Friday, March 23, 2012

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-103, 104

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vehicle & Automotive Dealers Association
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Town of Woodstock
  

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-105, 106

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Rail Update

Vermonter Extension to Montreal

• Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to private highway–rail grade crossings

Mr. Tatlock's testimony will be by phone.

• Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, Sponsor, South Burlington
  
• David Tatlock, Chief Financial Officer, Cooperative Insurance Company
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-107, 108

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Section 27
Authority to Name Bridges
Ms. Clark's testimony will be by phone

• Carolyn Carlson, Structures Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Lexa Clark, Chair, Jamaica Selectboard
  
• Rep. Oliver K. Olsen, Representative, Jamaica
  
• Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  

10:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to private highway–rail grade crossings

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Dutcher, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

1:00 PM

Judicial Retention of Judges

Joint Assembly

2:00 PM

FLOOR

or immediately after Joint Assembly

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Friday, March 30, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Committee Action

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-109, 110, 111

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

• Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor, Windham County
  

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

• Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  
• Natalia Fajardo, Coordinator, Migrant Justice
  
• Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Danilo Lopez, Vermont Farm Worker, Migrant Justice
  

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-112, 113

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

Committee Discussion

• Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
  

10:30 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

• Dan Barrett, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union
  
• Phyllis Bowdish, Farmer, Weybridge Farms
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  
• Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
  

11:30 AM

Vermont Rail Action Network Update

• Christopher Parker, Executive Director, Vermont Rail Action Network
  

12:00 PM

Rail Lunch

Behind the Capitol Plaza on the Train

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-114, 115

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.783 - An act relating to private highway–rail grade crossings

Other witnesses to be announced

• Daniel Delabruere, Interim Rail Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andy Mikell, State Counsel, Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

10:00 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

Committee discussion

10:55 AM

S.238 - An act relating to a study on access to driving privileges in Vermont

Committee Vote

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.783 - An act relating to private highway–rail grade crossings

Review of request for Legislative Council research into the issues delineated in H.783

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-116

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.783 - An act relating to private highway–rail grade crossings

Mr. Hunter's testimony will be by phone

• Eric Benson, House Counsel, Vermont Rail System
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Charles Hunter, Director, New England Central Railroad
  
• Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Rail System
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-117

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

or 10 minutes after Floor
review of Senate strike-all as voted out of Senate Transportation Committee

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

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Coordination of Waterbury/Main Street Project

• Kevin Marshia, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Robie, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• William Shepeluk, Village Manager, Waterbury
  

3:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee review of Senate strike-all as voted out of Senate Transportation Committee

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-118, 119

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Review of Senate strike-all as voted out of Senate Transportation Committee

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Strike-all version as passed by the Senate Transportation Committee
Section 3: Purchase of portable hot-mix plant

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Railroad Field and Inspection Trip--No Committee Action

New England Central Railroad/Vermont Rail System/Providence and Worcester Railroad Field and Inspection trip. Committee leaves Montpelier depot 9:20 AM with NECR crew, via NECR to Willimantic CT, diverge via P&W Willimantic Branch, to Worcester, MA, arrive at 6:00 PM, detrain and boards motor coach transportation to Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester. After check-in, transport to Leo's Ristorante for dinner.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

7:00 AM

Continuation of Railroad Field and Inspection Trip--No Committee Action

Departure from hotel by motor coach 7:00 AM. Bus tour of businesses along Providence & Worcester rail line, including Port of Providence, RI. Late morning, depart Rhode Island for Vermont, arrive in Montpelier via motor coach at 2:30 PM.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-120

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

Committee Review of Bill and proposed amendments

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

12-121

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

Committee vote on S.251 and proposed amendments

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:15 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee Review of Strike-All version as passed by Senate Transportation Committee

(not recorded)

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

No Committee Action

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 20, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference in Room 3 ( Senate Transportation)

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Sen. Jane Kitchel, Senate Appropriations Committee
  
• Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Transportation
  
• Rep. Dave Potter, Town of Clarendon
  
• Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
  

10:00 AM

No Committee Action

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference, members listed above
Room 3 (Senate Transportation)

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference, Room 3 (Senate Transportation)

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Friday, April 27, 2012

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Monday, April 30, 2012

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Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Committee of Conference
Senate Transportation (Room 3)

12:30 PM

S.251 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws pertaining to motor vehicles

Committee of Conference
Room 3 (Senate Transportation)

3:30 PM

H.770 - An act relating to the state’s transportation program

Review of Committee of Conference Report

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Meeting Details

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

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Standard

CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

No Committee Action

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Friday, May 4, 2012

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CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

No committee Action

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

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CDs

No Meetings

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

No Committee Action; Session Adjourned

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