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Senate Committee on Appropriations (Room 5)

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has jurisdiction over bills and resolutions appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

Monday, January 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Overview

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Reversions/Direct Applications

  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
4:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Human Resources Dept.

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Human Resources

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Public Safety

  • Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

To Be Scheduled

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Criminal Justice Training Council

  • James Baker, Col. , Criminal Justice Training Council
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Agency of Human Services--Overview & Central Office

  • Jim Giffin, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

To Be Scheduled


Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Education & Education Fund Update

  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

To Be Scheduled

3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

(Governor's State House Office)

2:30 PM

To Be Scheduled


Monday, January 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Health Department

  • Harry Chen, Commissoner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Leo Clark, CFO
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Departament of Vermont Health Access

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Department for Children and Families

  • David Cameron, Business Manager
  • David Cohen, Fiscal Operations Manager, Department for Children & Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager, Department of Human Resources
  • Ruthann Sullivan, Interim Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Department of Aging & Independent Living

  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Clean Energy Development Fund

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund
3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Corrections Department

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Ira Sollace, Management Executive
4:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Department of Buildings & General Services

  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Thomas Sandretto, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Budget System

  • Aaron Brodeur, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Department of Finance & Management
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Tax Department (and Tax Compliance Update)

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

Fiscal Update

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2011 Budget Adjustment

Language Sections

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Department of Finance & Management
  • Otto Trautz, Director, Department of Finance & Management

Monday, January 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly in House Chamber


Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Mark-up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Federal Jobs Fund Transfer to Education (with Senate Education Committee Members)

  • Beth Pearce, Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Education Performance Audit

  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
2:00 PM

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

Dept. for Children and Families (Homelessness/Homeless Prevention Funding)

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
2:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Mark up

3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Mark up/Vote


Monday, January 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Administration Overview; Secretary's Office; Finance & Management

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Meet with Governor

(Governor's Ceremonial Office)

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

(Senate Floor)

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Tax Department

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager, Department of Human Resources
4:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager
  • Ruthann Sullivan, Interim Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Buildings and General Services

  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager
  • Thomas Sandretto, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Libraries

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian
  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Department of Human Resources

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Human Resources
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 State Budget

Human Rights Commission

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Paul Rousseau, Business Manager

Monday, February 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Office of the Secretary of Administration; Dept. of Finance and Management

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Secretary of State

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Paul Daley, Secretary of State's Office
  • Brian Leven, Legal Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Attorney General

  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
4:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Court Diversion

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Lottery Commission

  • Alan Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Liquor Control

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Jane Menard, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Legislative Training

Mandatory (Room: 11)


Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Legislature/Legislative Council/Legislative IT/Joint Fiscal Office/Sgt at Arms

  • Emily Bergquist, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Francis Brooks, Sergeant-At-Arms
  • Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology, Vermont Legislature
  • Stephen Klein, Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Defender General

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

  • Mary Morrison, Business Manager
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Military

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant and Inspector General
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2012 State Budget

Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

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

Monday, February 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
4:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Joint House/Senate Appropriations Committees; Public Hearing; 4:00-7:00 pm; via VIT


Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
2:15 AM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Auditor

  • Joseph Juhasz, Executive Assistant, State Auditor's Office
  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Labor Department

  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Treasurer/Retirement Systems

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  • Cynthia Webster, Director, Treasurer's Office
2:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Larry Mires
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration

  • Sandra Barton, Business Manager
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Susan Donegan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Interactive Television

  • Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, Vermont Interactive Television
2:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Commission on Women

  • Janet Bullard, Business Manager
  • Wendy Love, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
2:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Natural Resources Board

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Board
  • Denise Wheeler, Business Manager
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

University of Vermont

  • Dan Fogel, President, University of Vermont
1:45 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

State's Attorneys/SIU/Sheriffs

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators

Monday, February 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.53 - An act relating to the number of prekindergarten children included within a school district’s average daily membership

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Brad James, Director, Department of Education
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Assistant Minority Leader
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Education

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

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Criminal Justice Training Council

  • Colonel James Baker, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
2:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Humanities Council

  • Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
2:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Public Service Department

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit

  • Clayton Clark, Director, Office of Vermont Veterans' Affairs
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Sara Teachout, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont State Colleges

  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Monday, March 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Commerce and Community Development--Overview/Administration

  • Katheran Fisher, Business Manager
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Pat Moulton Powden, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Economic, Housing, and Community Development

  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing and Vermont Life
4:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Public Service Board

  • Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Service Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Natural Resources--Overview/Administration

  • Steve Chadwick, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Steve Chadwick, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Steve Chadwick, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sarah Clark, Financial Manager, Department of Forests Parks and Recreation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Chadwick, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
2:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Public Television

  • Ann Curran, Community Relations Director, Vermont Public Television
  • John King, President/CEO, Vermont Public Television
2:40 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Arts Council

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

  • Alan Jordan, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
1:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Public Safety

  • Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Historical Society

  • Mark Hudson, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
2:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget


Monday, March 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Human Services--Overview/Secretary's Office

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:15 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Health

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Leo Clark, CFO, Department of Health
  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lori Collins, Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-031, 11-32
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Corrections

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Ira Sollace, Management Executive, Department of Corrections
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Mental Health

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Heidi Hall, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-033, 11-034
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Bill Kelly, Business Manager, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-035
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department for Children and Families

  • David Cameron, Business Manager, Department for Children & Families
  • David Cohen, Fiscal Operations Manager, Department for Children & Families
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families

Monday, March 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-036, 11-037, 11-038
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Advocates Testimony (Senate Chamber)

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Advocates Testimony (Senate Chamber)


Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-039. 11-040
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

(To be scheduled)


Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-041
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2012 Governor's Proposed Budget

Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Steve Dale, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-041, 11-042
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Allison Crowley Demag
  • Gary Gulka, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
1:45 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion


Monday, March 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-044, 11-045
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Judiciary

  • John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
2:30 PM

S.34 - An act relating to the collection and disposal of mercury-containing lamps

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion/mark up


Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

(No Committee Meeting Scheduled)


Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-046, 11-047
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview of house passed bill

  • Rep. Martha Heath, Chair
3:00 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion/mark up


Monday, April 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/Mark up


Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.275 - An act relating to the recently deployed veteran tax credit

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

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/Mark up


Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-048
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/Mark up

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families

Monday, April 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-049, 11-050, 11-051
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Health Department (follow up)

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
2:15 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

DAIL (follow up)

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
4:15 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services (follow up)

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
4:45 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/mark up


Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/mark up


Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/mark up


Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-052
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/mark up/vote


Monday, April 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-053
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.441 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee deliberations/mark up


Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Effects of the Federal Cuts on Vermont

Joint House/Senate Appropriations Committee Meeting
(Room 10)

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
1:30 PM

To Be Scheduled


Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

To Be Scheduled


Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

To Be Scheduled


Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

To Be Scheduled


Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-001, 12-002
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Administration Overview

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Buildilngs and General Services

  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Thomas Sandretto, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services

Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly (House Chamber)
No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Monday, January 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-003
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Tax Department

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Judiciary

  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-004, 12-005
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Public Safety

  • Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Military

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Agency of Human Services/Secretary's Office

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-006
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Address

Joint Assembly (House Chamber)

3:00 PM

H.461 - An act relating to the reimbursement of statewide education property taxes that were abated due to flood damage

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Orange County
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-007
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Agency of Transportation

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Direct Applications, Reversions, and Transfers

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Monday, January 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-008, 12-009
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Attorney General

  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Agency of Natural Resources/Fish and Wildlife

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
2:05 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-010
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Health Department

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Leo Clark, CFO, Department of Health
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Agency of Commerce and Community Development/Economic, Housing & Community Development/Tourism and Marketing

  • Katheran Fisher, Business Manager
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Department of Mental Health

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-011
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Department of Corrections

  • Sarah Clarke, Business Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
3:30 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-012
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2012 Budget Adjustment

Department for Children and Families

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion


Monday, January 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-013
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Overview as passed by House

  • Rep. Martha Heath, Chair, House Appropriations Committee
2:30 PM

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

Public Safety

  • Francis "Paco" Aumond, Director, Vermont Law Enforcement Advisory Board
  • Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up


Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up


Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-014, 12-015
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

General Fund transfer to Education Fund (Sec. 113a)

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Armando Vilaseca, Commissioner, Department of Education

Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up


Monday, January 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-016
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up


Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-017, 12-018
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Administration State Budget Overview--Secretary's Office/Finance & Management

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2013 State Budget

Dept. of Human Resources

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-019
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

To Be Announced


Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

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

Committee deliberations/mark up/vote


Monday, February 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-020, 12-021, 12-022
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Secretary of State

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
2:15 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Libraries

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian
2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

State Auditor

  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Department of Information and Innovation

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Darwin Thompson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-023
Meeting Record
1:00 AM

Senate Convenes

H.558 Senate Floor Action

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Buildings and General Services

  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services

Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

H.558 Senate Floor Action


Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-024
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Tax Department

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration

  • Sandra Barton, Business Manager, Division of Insurance, BISHCA
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration

Monday, February 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
4:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Joint Public Hearing with House/Senate Appropriations Committees
via VIT


Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-025, 12-026
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Human Rights Commission

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
2:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

State Treasurer/Retirment

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Vermont Treasurer's Office
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Agency of Human Services--Overview

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-027, 12-028
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

University of Vermont

  • Dr. A John Bramley, UVM Interim President, University of Vermont
2:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Corrections Department

  • Sarah Clarke, Business Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-029, 12-030
Meeting Record
2:15 PM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

Study of State Ownership Interest in Vermont's Transmission Assets

  • Chris Dutton, CEO, Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc.
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the Vermont Treasurer
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration
3:30 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-031
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Legislature/Legislative Council/Legislative IT; Joint Fiscal Office; Sgt at Arms

  • Francis Brooks, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  • Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology, Vermont Legislature
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Legislative Council
1:45 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Court Diversion

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion

Monday, February 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-032, 12-033
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Lori Collins, Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access (Cont'd)

  • Lori Collins, Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-034, 12-035, 12-036
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Institutions
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

(Senate Floor)

3:45 PM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

(Study of State Ownership Interest in Vermont's Transmission Assets)

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration

Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Monday, February 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
09-1
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-037, 12-038
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Department for Children & Families

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • David Yacovone, Commissoner, Department for Children & Families
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Health Department

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-039
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Judiciary

  • John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
2:15 PM

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

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont Interactive Technologies

  • Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, Vermont Interactive Television
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

Study of State Ownership Interest in Vermont's Transmission Assets

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-041
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Liquor Control

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Labor Department

  • Anne Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Charlie Teske, Financial Director, Department of Labor
3:30 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-042
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Sheriffs/SIU/State's Attorneys

  • Barbara Bernardini, Business Manager, Vermont State's Attorneys, Sheriffs and Special Investigators
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Jim Hughes, State's Attorneys
  • Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations, Vermont State Sheriff's Association
  • Marc Metayer, Special Investigation Units
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Monday, March 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-043, 12-044, 12-045
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Public Safety

  • Francis "Paco" Aumond, Director, Vermont Law Enforcement Advisory Board
  • Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:15 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Attorney General

  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
4:15 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-046, 12-047
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Dept. of Disabilities, Aging, & Independent Living

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:45 PM

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

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Assistant Majority Leader, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-048
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Community Development Block Grant--Disaster Recovery

  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
3:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont State Colleges

  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Daniel Smith, Director of Community Relations and Public Policy, Vermont State Colleges
3:30 PM

Committee Member Individual Research Time


Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-049,12-050
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Military Department

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Judi Stone, Financial Manager, Office of the Adjutant General
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Defender General

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
2:15 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Mental Health Department

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services

Monday, March 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-051, 12-052
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont Centr for Crime Victim Services

  • Sarah Page, Business Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
2:30 PM

S.222 - An act relating to cost-sharing for employer-sponsored insurance assistance plans

  • Sen. Sally Fox, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Department of Education

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

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-053
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

  • Richard Gauthier, Director, Criminal Justice Training Council
2:00 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Liquor Control

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
3:00 PM

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

3:30 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-054
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

2:30 PM

FY2013 Governor's Recommended Budget

Public Service Department

  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

S.172 - An act relating to creating a private activity bond advisory committee

(Study of State Ownership Interest in Vermont's Transmission Assets)

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Washington County
  • Elizabeth Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:30 PM

S.223 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for early childhood developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders

  • Sen. Sally Fox, Co-Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Washington County

Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Announced

1:45 PM

Bills

(to be announced)


Monday, March 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-055, 12-056
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2013 Budget--Advocates Testimony
(Room 11)


Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-057, 12-058
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • David Hakins, Publisher, Vermont Life Magazine
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Chadwick, Financial Administrator, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sher Yacono, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-059, 12-060
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Defender General

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
2:15 PM

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

Overview of House Passed FY'2013 Budget

  • Rep. Martha Heath, Chair, Westford
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Senate Convenes

(Senate Chamber)


Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-061, 12-062
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Elections (House Chamber)

3:00 PM

To Be Scheduled


Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Scheduled


Monday, April 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-063, 12-064
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Overview of House Passed Bill (Continued)

  • Rep. Martha Heath, Chair, Westford
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-065
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

2:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:00 PM

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

FY'13 Budget--"Hub & Spoke" (Room 10)

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Beth Tanzman, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Blueprint for Health, DVHA

Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Announced


Monday, April 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-066
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

4:00 PM

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
  • Sen. Dick Mazza, Senate Committee on Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-067
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Fiscal Update

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Budget Update--Administration

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

2:30 PM

To Be Scheduled


Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Scheduled


Monday, April 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

To Be Scheduled

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Senate Convenes

2:30 PM

To Be Scheduled


Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-068
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Scheduled