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The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare has jurisdiction over matters relating to the preservation of health, old age assistance, and social and economic security.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Joint Assembly

  • Major Gen Michael D Dubie, Vermont Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
4:30 PM

Health System Overview

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-2, 3, 4
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Medicaid Overview/Catamount Funding and Revenues

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Health Insurance Overview

  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-5, 6
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

History of Healthcare Reform Efforts

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

ACA Overview/Health Insurance Exchanges

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-7, 8
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Act 128 Review

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Issue Spotting Brief

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Coffee with Governor

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-9, 10
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Legislative priorities

  • Michael Davis, Hospital Regulatory Operations, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Stephen Kimbell, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:00 AM

Cost Shift

  • Michael Davis, Director of Cost Containment, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:30 AM

Cost Drivers

  • Steven Kappel MPA, Consultant
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Organization

9:30 AM

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

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
11:00 AM

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

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
  • Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-16, 17
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Challenges for Change

  • Sen. Diane Snelling
9:00 AM

Discussion of Bills

  • Sen. Hinda Miller
9:30 AM

Choices for Care

  • Gini Milkey, Interim Director, COVE
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, COVE and Vermont Senior Citizen Law Project
10:30 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

  • Denis Barton, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

8:30 AM

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

  • Hunt Blair, Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Dana Kraus MD, Blueprint Physician Advisory Committee
11:00 AM

S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-24, 25
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
9:00 AM

Legislative priorities

  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-26, 27
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
9:30 AM

Legislative priorities

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children & Families
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Hunt Blair, Assistant Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-28, 29
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

Legislative priorities

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-30, 31, 32
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:00 AM

Legislative priorities

  • Christine Oliver, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

  • Hunt Blair, Director of Health Care Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

Mental Health Services

  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-33, 34, 35
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

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

Health Care Expenditure Forecast

  • Michael Davis, Director of Cost Containment, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births

  • Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-36
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

9:00 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-45, 46
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births

  • Peter Cherouny, OB/GYN, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Peggy Cohen, Licensed Midwife
  • Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
  • Michael Klein, M.D.
  • Erin Ryan, Licensed Midwife, State Licensing Board
  • Kristen Werner, Certified Nurse Midwife
10:15 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-47, 48, 49
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
9:00 AM

Republican Party Caucus

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Provider Tax

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:45 AM

Legislative priorities

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:30 AM

Provider Tax

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-50, 51, 52
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

9:00 AM

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

  • Hans Kastensmith, Principal, Capitol Health Associates
10:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
10:15 AM

Legislative priorities

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-53, 54
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

After Floor

Committee Discussion

Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-55, 56, 57, 58
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

11:00-12:30

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

  • Jonathan Gruber PhD, Professor of Economics
  • William C. Hsiao PhD FSA, K.T. Li Professor of Economics, Harvard University
  • Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
  • Nic Rockler, Principal, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-59
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Report

  • Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-60, 61, 62
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

9:00 AM

Catamount-VHAP Proposal

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Vernon Temple, Co-chair Legislative Committee, Vermont Chiropractic Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Provider Tax

  • Susan Besio, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Jim Daily, President, Porter Medical Center
  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Peter Taylor, Executive Director, Vermont Dental Society
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-63, 64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget Issues

  • Debby Haskins, Executive Director, Student Assistance Professionals (SAP)
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Bob Phillips, Principal, Spaulding High School
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Developmental Disability Council
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
  • Marie Zura, Howard Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-65, 66
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-67, 68, 69
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

8:30 AM

S.88 - An act relating to involuntary medication

  • Katina Cummings, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Kristina Ragosta, Attorney, Treatment Advocacy Center
  • Tom Simpatico, Professor and Direcetor, University of Vermont College of Medicine
9:30 AM

Mental Health Services

  • Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police
  • Mike Booska, Consumer
  • Dr. Mark Depman, Central Vermont Hospital
  • David DiLego, Consumer, Burlington
  • Bob Emmons, Upper Valley Services
  • Ruth Grant, Family member, S. Burlington
  • Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Karen Kelley, Consumer and Family member, S. Burlington
  • Gretchen King, Consumer, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Green Mountain Advocates
  • Karen Lorentzon, or VPS Consumer
  • Cindy Marshall, Vermont Federal of Families
  • Mark Tarr, Consumer
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Primary Care Importance

  • Lewis Kazal, M.D., Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
11:00 AM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Irwin, Director, State Government Affairs, Roche Diagnostics Corporation
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-70, 71, 72
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Medicaid Budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

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

  • Kevin Goddard, President, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
  • Clifford Peterson, Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Joshua Slen, Senior Consultant, Bailit Health Purchasing
Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-73, 74
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Stuart Altman PhD, Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis Univ.
  • Michael Dworkin, Director of the Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
10:30 AM

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

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, March 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
DVDs at VIT
Meeting Record
6:00 PM

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

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-75
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

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

  • Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
11:30 AM

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

  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-76, 77
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Commission Discussion & Organization

8:30 AM

Early Childhood Day

  • Ellen Drolette, Sunshine Daydream Childcare
  • Diana Langston, Director, Burlington School District
  • Kiki McShane, Vermont Achievement Center (VAC)
9:00 AM

Autism Report

  • Kyle Moriarty, Student, Montpelier High School
9:15 AM

Autism Report

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Suzanne Santarcangelo, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

S.88 - An act relating to involuntary medication

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Jack McCullough, Vermont Legal Aid
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Patients First Day

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Marjorie Powell, Senior Assistant General Counsel, PhRMA
  • Tom Tremble, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, Advanced Medical Technology Association
9:30 AM

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

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
10:30 AM

Specialty Tier Pharmaceuticals

  • Diana Kycia, Cigna Health Care
  • William Little, Vice President, MVP Healthcare
  • David Martini, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Ralph Montefusco, Consumer, Burlington
  • Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
  • Jeff Tindall, State Government Relations, Cigna Health Care
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-81, 82, 83
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Cornelius Hogan, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
9:30 AM

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

  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Vermont Department of Labor
10:00 AM

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

  • Elizabeth Cote, Director, Area Health Education Centers, UVM College of Medicine (AHEC)
  • Steve Maier, Health Care Reform Manager, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

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

  • Beth Robinson, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-84, 85
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

  • David Sichel, Deputy Director of Group Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

S.88 - An act relating to involuntary medication

  • Robert Appel, Concerned Citizen
  • Seth Collins, Board Member, Another Way
  • Mark Kaufman, Advocacy Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Steven Morgan, Director, Another Way
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Michael Sabourin, Family member, Marshfield
  • Jenna Vogel, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
  • Xenia Williams, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
  • Laura Ziegler, Project Release
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-86, 87, 88
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

8:30 AM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, PhRMA
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
9:15 AM

Autism Report

  • Lisa Erwin-Davidson, Co-Chair, Vermont Coalition for Autism Insurance Reform
  • Mary Kate Marcellus, Chair, Bennington Autism Support Group
  • Laurie Mumley, Parent, Shelburne
  • Claudia Inés Pringles, Parent, Montpelier
  • Angela Timpone, Parent
  • Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, National Autism Speaks Organization
10:30 AM

Disability Awareness

  • Max Barrows, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Theresa Cross, Vermont Coalition for Independent Living
  • Pam McCarthy, Vermont Family Network
  • Ben Wimett, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Susan Yuan, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
11:15 AM

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

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
11-93, 94, 95
Meeting Record
6:00-8:00

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

  • Mark Akey, Akes' Den
  • Betsy Allen-Pennebaker, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Cathy Austrian, City Market Employee
  • Jeff Beer, Select Design
  • Pete Bemoit, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Jill Berry Bowen, Chief Executive Officer, Northwestern Medical Center
  • Jill Charbonneau, Representing, Vermont State Labor Council/AFL-CIO
  • Theron Cheney, East Barre
  • Jeremiah Church, Woodbelly Pizza
  • Andrew Conte
  • Bill Day, Barre Town
  • Jack Ewell, Northeast Federal Credit Union
  • Glen Foster, Owner, Columbia Forest Products
  • Kathy Gender, Bio-Tek Instruments
  • Chuck Gregory, State of Vermont
  • Sharon Gutwin, Rehab Gym
  • Kristen Halpin, Dealer.com
  • Anne Hanson, Greensboro
  • James Haslam, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Bonnie Hawley, Hawley's Florist, Rutland
  • Ben Johnson, AFD Vermont
  • Mike Lane, Dealer.com
  • Michael Lannon, Rutland Plywood Corporation
  • Jeff Larson, Castleton
  • Julie Lineberger, Linesynch Architecture
  • Patrick McBride, Vermont Citizen
  • Michael McCarthy, Cosmic Bakery
  • John McClure, Baba-A-Louis Bakery
  • Fred McCullough, McCullough Crushing, Inc.
  • Cybil Messier, Hardwick
  • Joe Miles, Manchester
  • Earl Mongeon, IBM Alliance
  • Cheryl Hill Nation, Vershare non-profit
  • Zyla Nuite, Student, Vermont Technical College
  • David Schoales, Brattleboro Town School Board
  • Amy Shollenberger, Director, Action Circles
  • David Smith, Highland Lodge
  • Glenn Sowalsky, New York Life
  • Dawn Terrill, Janitech
  • Michael Trahn, PayData Payroll Services Inc
  • Al Walskey, Disabled and Deceased Community
  • John Wheeler, Rutland Employer
  • Jay Wisner, employee, Norwich University
  • Carl Wolf, Vermont Technical College
  • Justin Worthley, Rhino Foods
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-90, 91
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

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

  • Kip Sullivan
10:00 AM

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

  • Greg Poulson, Intermountain Healthcare
11:00 AM

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

  • Robert Murray, Chair, Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

6:00-8:00 pm

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

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-96, 97, 98
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, House Committee on Health Care
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-99, 100
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

  • Michael Dworkin, Director of the Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

8:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
11:30 AM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
6:00 PM

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

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Betsy Bishop, Commissioner, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Mitchell Fleischer, President, Fleischer Jacobs Group
  • Kathleen Gendron, Vice President, Human Resources, BioTek Instruments
  • Kristen Halpin, Chief Talent Officer, Dealer.com
  • Mike Lane, Chief Operating Officer, Dealer.com
  • Don Mayer, CEO, Small Dog Electronics
  • John O'Kane, Government Relations, IBM Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont
7:45 PM

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

  • Rep. George W. Till
8:00 PM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Berry Beauchamp, Beauchamp & O'Rourke
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-107, 108, 109
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

6:00-8:00

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

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
11-110, 111
Meeting Record
6:00-8:00 p.m.

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

  • Britt Abbott, Danby
  • Tim Abraham, Rutland City
  • Devan Ayers, Burlington
  • Keith Ballek, Sheffield
  • Melissa Bourque, St. Johnsbury
  • Mitzi bowman, Montpelier
  • Walter Carpenter, Montpelier
  • Linda Chagnon, Burlington
  • Millard Cox, Ripton
  • Matt Davis, St. Johnsbury
  • Rep. Susan Davis
  • Lynda Day Martin, Thetford
  • Arlene Distler, Brattleboro
  • Joan Eckley, Rutland
  • David Ellenbogen, Burlington
  • Sabra Ewing, Vershire
  • Kate Farrington, Brattleboro
  • Lily Feng, Burlington
  • Peg Franzen, Montpelier, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Gail Graham, Calais
  • Marion Gray, Calais
  • Bob Gray, Newbury
  • Jeffrey Haslett, Williston
  • Theodore Hoppe, Montpelier
  • Carlton Houghton, Essex Junction
  • Janet Kahn, Burlington
  • Rachel Keener, Worcester
  • Paul Kendall, Braintree, VT
  • David Kreindler, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Heather Laughlin, Ludlow
  • James Leas, South Burlington
  • Traven Leyshen, Middlesex
  • Susan Linskey, Westford
  • Steve Marshall, Burlington
  • Hayley Mason, Burlington
  • Janet Newton, Cabot
  • Billy Peard, South Royalton
  • Cindy Perron, Barton, VT
  • Marjorie Power, Member, Older Women's League
  • Marianne Robotham, Lyndon Center
  • Nelson Sears, Vergennes
  • Hyram Seigel, Brattleboro
  • Megan Sheehan, Middlesex
  • Devereaux Simon, Northfield
  • Glenn Taulton, Burlington
  • Ellen Tenney, Brattleboro
  • Alexandra Thayer, Plainfield, VT
  • Catherine Thomas, Mount Tabor, VT
  • Bradford Towne, Barre Town
  • Reed Webster, Rockingham
  • Alex Zakaros, Burlington
Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-112, 113, 114
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Denis Barton, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Cassandra Edson, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Nancy Eldridge, Chair, Board of Directors, LeadingAge Vermont
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Jennifer Laurent, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
  • Donna Sutton Fay, Chittenden County Field Staff, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
  • Deborah Wachtel, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
9:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-115, 116, 117, 118, 119
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Don George, Chair, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
8:15 AM

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

  • Joseph Donahue, Chiropractor, Rutland County
  • Julia McDaniel, Doctor of Chiropractic
8:30 AM

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

  • Katina Cummings, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Alexandra Forbes, Vermont Psychological Association
  • David Kreindler, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Marvin Malek MD, American College of Physicians
  • Christie Steier, Vermont State Nurses Association
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
6:30-8:30 PM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

8:30 AM

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

  • Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
9:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
6:00 PM

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

  • Gabriel Archdeacon, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Robert Davis, Vermont Acupuncture Association
  • Anthony Otis, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Rob Penney MD, President, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
7:00 PM

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

  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-127, 128, 129, 130, 131
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Otis and Brooks
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

6:00-8:00 PM

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

  • Tristin Adie, Burlington
  • Hannah Allen, Wolcott
  • Denis Barton, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • June Benoit, Vermont State Nurses Association
  • Peg Bolton, West Addison
  • Danny Boudreau, Vermont State Nurses Association
  • Julia Brock, Burlington
  • John Brumsted, Shelburne
  • Peggy Carey MD, Burlington
  • Hal Colston, Winooski
  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Dr. Mark Depman, Central Vermont Hospital
  • Kevin Donovan, Windsor
  • Mary Doonis, Johnson
  • Nicole Dubois, Essex Junction
  • Jessica Early, Burlington
  • Julie Elmore, Hartford, VT
  • Sylvia Geiger, Hinesburg
  • Amy Gendron, Calais
  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jennifer Jones, Montpelier
  • Richard Kast, Burlington
  • Betty Keller, St. Johnsbury
  • Jason Kelley, Hartford, VT
  • Richard Kershen, Shelburne
  • Donna Kiley, Jericho
  • Joe Laseck, Charlotte, VT
  • John Lawliss, South Burlington
  • Grant Linnell, Burlington
  • Susan Lucas, Morrisville, VT
  • Janine Mauche Dumond, Underhill
  • Alma Mueller, Calais
  • Margaret Newton, Brattleboro
  • Chris Nunnick, Burlington
  • Rosemary O'Connell, Essex Junction
  • Joshua O'Floinn, Burlington
  • Hildegard Ojibway, Hartford, VT
  • Rob Penney MD, President, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
  • Mark Plnate, Burlington
  • John Powell, Burlington
  • Jay Provencher, Waterbury
  • Bill Purdy, Essex
  • Allan Ramsay, Burlington
  • Theres Ray, Burlington
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Meredith Roberts, Fairfax
  • Geralyn Roscoe, Wolcott
  • Adam Shafritz, Burlington
  • Alice Silverman, St. Johnsbury
  • Robert Stack, Guilford, VT
  • Bradford Towne, Barre Town
  • Amy Tuller, Norwich
  • Carol Vassar, Montpelier
  • Mara Vijups, St Albans
  • Jonathon Wecker, Montpelier
  • Joe Wooden
  • Dana Woodruff, Montpelier
Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-132, 133, 134, 135
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

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

  • Jeanne Keller, President, Keller & Fuller, Inc.
  • Tom McKeown, Executive Director, Business Resource Services
8:40 AM

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

  • John Bookwalter MD, General Surgeon, Brattleboro
  • Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
  • Gordon Smith, Executive Vice President, Maine Medical Association
9:35 AM

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

  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
9:40 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
10:00 AM

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

  • Patricia Butler
10:30 AM

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

  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
10:40 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Majority Leader
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
  • Jason Williams, Fletcher Allen Health Care
4:30 PM

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

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
4:45 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-144, 145, 146
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

6:00 PM

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

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-147, 148
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

10:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

11:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Bill Frank
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-149, 150
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.426 - An act relating to extending the state’s reporting concerning transportation of children in state custody and transportation of individuals in the custody of the commissioner of mental health

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

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

  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Progressive Leader, House Committee On Human Services
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
9:00 AM

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

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-152, 153
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Sean Londergan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:30 AM

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

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Betsy Forrest, Health Care Affordability Project Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
9:00 AM

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

  • Diana Barnard, M.D.
  • Dr. Robert Macauley, Clinical Ethicist, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
9:30 AM

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

9:35 AM

Renal Dialysis

  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Marley Skiff, Registered Nurse
9:45 AM

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-154
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
9:00 AM

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

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-155, 156
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Sally Fox, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith, Windham County
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Hinda Miller
5:00 PM

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

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-157, 158, 159
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Robin Lunge, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-160
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Care, Governor's Office
8:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference. Room 10.
Senators Ayer, Mullin, and Fox;
Representatives Larson, Fisher, and Copeland-Hanzas

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

11:30 AM

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

4:00 PM

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

4:00 or 5:00 PM. Committee of Conference. Room 11.

7:00 PM

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

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

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

Committee of conference. Room 11. Tentative.

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-162, 163
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

S.104 - An act relating to modifications to the ban on gifts by manufacturers of prescribed products

  • Mark Larson, House Committee on Health Care
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
  • Rep. George W. Till
12:30 PM

S.15 - An act relating to insurance coverage for midwifery services and home births

  • Rep. Leigh Dakin
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Mark Larson, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson, National Popular Vote
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
  • Rep. George W. Till
1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Budget Adjustment - Joint with House Health Care in Room 10

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Victoria Loner, Deputy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-2, 3
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Confirmation of Members

  • Al Gobeille, Member, Green Mountian Care Board
  • Karen Hein, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Cornelius Hogan, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Allan Ramsay, Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:15 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Discussion of communication during session/interim

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Act 48 Report

Cost of Vermont's Health Care System, November 15th Report

  • Steven Kappel MPA, Principal, Policy Integrity, LLC
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-4, 5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Green Mountian Care Board

Emergency regulations for the hospital budget process, certificate of need process and carrier rate review process

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care
10:00 AM

Confirmation of Appointed Officials

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
10:15 AM

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

Budget Adjustment - Administration in room 10

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Budget Adjustment - in room 11

  • Jay Batra, MD, VSH Medical Director
  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VERMONT
  • Linda Corey, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
  • Paul Dupre, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Judith Hayward, CEO, Health Care & Rehabilitation Services
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Zachary Hughes, Facilitator of Peer Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Rebecca Moore, VSH Staff
  • David Morgan, Vermont Vet-to-Vet
  • Steve Morgan, Another Way
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health
  • Ed Paquin, Executive Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Robert Pierattini, M.D., Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Laurie Pontbriand, Peer Support Services, Washington County Mental Health
  • Dan Quinn, Executive Director, Rutland Community Mental Health
  • Robert Simpson, President and CEO, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Sandra Steingard, Medical Director, Howard Center
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

(if needed)

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Child Abuse and Neglect Home Visits

Budget Adjustment- Department for Children and Families

  • Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse-VT
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Director of State Legislative Affairs, Department for Children & Families
-

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

  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CDs with House Human Services
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Overview from Department of Mental Health

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

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

Intake, Triage and Discharge

  • Keith Goslant, VSH Admissions Office
  • Michael McNeil, VSH Admissions Office
  • Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Jeff Rothenberg, Director of Mental Health Services, Clara Martin Center
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Designated Agencies and Community Alternatives

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

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

Community Psychiatrists

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

Adjourn

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-10
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.163 - An act relating to the financing plan for Green Mountain Care and the health benefit exchange

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
-

S.13 - An act relating to prescription drug labels

  • Sen. Sally Fox, Sponsor
  • Sen. Sally Fox, Sponsor
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Sponsor
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
9:00 AM

Affordable Care Act

Joint with House Health Care in Room 10

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Adult Protective Services

Budget Adjustment-DAIL

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

Adult Protective Services

Budget Adjustment- Consumer Response

  • Arlene Averill, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
11:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Emergency Rule

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
11:15 AM

S.83 - An act relating to renal dialysis patient safety

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor
-

S.190 - An act relating to improving patient involvement in the Blueprint for Health

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Current status and areas for improvement

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
11:50 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Portrait of daily process

  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Family Physician
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CDs with House Human Services
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Comments on the Governor's Plan

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

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

Inpatient Best Practices

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

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

Pennsylvania's transition from acute to community care

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

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

Minnesota's Mental Health System

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

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

Community Services reduce need for Hospitalization

  • Howard Goldman, MD, PHD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland
11:30 AM

Mental Health Oversight Report

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Co-Chair, Mental Health Oversight Committee
  • Sen. Sally Fox, Co-Chair, Mental Health Oversight Committee
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-015 CDs with House Health Care
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Health Care Reform Strategic Plan

Joint with House Health Care in Room 11

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:15 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Annual Report and Work Plan- Joint with House Health Care, Room 11

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
11:30 AM

Report to the Legislature

review of reports due

11:45 AM

Committee Priorities

Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-16, 17
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Alzheimer's Awareness

Senator Brock to comment on Alzheimer's report

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Member, Governor's Commission on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
  • Martha Richardson, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
  • Susanne Shapiro, Hilltop House Residential Care Home
  • Patrice Thabault, Owner, Home Instead Senior Care
9:30 AM

Health Benefits Exchange

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Public Hearing
CDs
12-20, 21
Meeting Record
4:30 PM

Mental Health System of Care

Public Hearing

  • Mark Ames, Network Coordinator, Vermont Recovery Network
  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VERMONT
  • Morgan Brown, Montpelier
  • Rick Carroll, Bennington
  • Nancy Colby, Charlotte, VT
  • Ann Marie Considine, VSH
  • Priscilla Digumbia, VSH
  • Rachel Emerson, Clara Martin Center
  • Alexandra Forbes, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Ruth Grant, Family member, S. Burlington
  • Allison Hall, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Evan Ihler, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Melanie Jannery, Burlington
  • Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Anne Klein, VSH
  • Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Fran Levine, VSH
  • Joanie Maclay, Department of Labor
  • Lorraine Marcous-Norton, Essex
  • Jean McCarthy, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Pat McCuen, VSH
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kristy McLaughlin, VSH
  • Rebecca Moore, Staff, VSH
  • Bernard Normin, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
  • Corrine Pelletier, Burlington
  • Amy Powers, Another Way
  • Terry Rabinowicz, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Joshua Sawyer, Another Way
  • Christina Sclafani, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • Jennifer Sherke, Department of Mental Health
  • Marla Simpson, Randolph
  • Sarah Smith, Burlington
  • Jeremy Smith, VSH
  • Roxy Smith, Another Way
  • Erica Smith, East Montpelier
  • Sandy Snyder, Westfield
  • Joellen Taralu-Falk, Brattleboro
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • David Turner, Burlington
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-18, 19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

Chairs Meeting

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Roger Clapp, Executive Director, March of Dimes
  • Dr. Louis DiNicola, President, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Christine Finley, Immunization Program Chief, Department of Health
  • Hannah Foote, Student, University of Vermont College of Medicine
  • Curtis Gross, DC, Middlebury Chiropractic
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Breena Holmes MD, Director of Maternal and Child Health
  • Jennifer Peet, DC
  • Bud Vana, Student, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-022 Chadd Lackey testimony with Senate Judiciary, Senate Health and Welfare testimony on CD 12-22
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Prescription Drug Diversion

Joint with House Human Services and Senate Judiciary

  • Chadd Lackey, Counsel, New Jersey State Commission of Investigation
11:00 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Mental Health and Substance Abuse:Co-Occurring Disorders

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

S.242 - An act relating to prescribing a controlled substance

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

Annual Report, Joint with House Health Care- Room 10

  • Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
11:15 AM

Catamount Health

Merger of Catamount Health and the State Health Care Resources Fund

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-24, 25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Long Term Care

Blueprint Integration

  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, LeadingAge Vermont
  • Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
  • Marybeth McCaffrey, Director, Division of Disability and Aging Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:45 AM

Long Term Care Partnership

Fiscal Analysis

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Marybeth McCaffrey, Director, Division of Disability and Aging Services
11:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to hospital-based outpatient fees

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Steven Josselyn, Resident, Rutland
  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
12:00 PM

S.191 - An act relating to rational treatment of chronic pain

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steven Mann, Ph.D, Occupational Disability Management Center
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-27
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

Chairs Meeting

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Appointment

Confirmation of Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM

S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians

  • Hunt Blair, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Lorilee Schoenbeck, N.D., Mountain View Natural Medicine
10:30 AM

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

  • Amy Cohen, Clinical Director Autism Spectrum Disorder, Howard Center
  • Martha Frank, Family Support Consultant, Vermont Family Network
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, National Autism Speaks Organization
  • Fred Volkmar, MD, Director of the Child Center Study, Yale University School of Medicine
5:00-7:00 PM

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

Public Hearing- Definition of a small employer- Joint with House Health Care, Room 11

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-31. 32, 33
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers

  • Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.199 - An act relating to immunization exemptions and the immunization pilot program

Committee Discussion

10:10 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:20 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:25 AM

S.191 - An act relating to rational treatment of chronic pain

Committee Discussion

-

S.242 - An act relating to prescribing a controlled substance

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to hospital-based outpatient fees

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

S.83 - An act relating to renal dialysis patient safety

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christine Fasset, Certified Hemodialysis Technician
  • Sam Heffernan, RN, Central Vermont Hospital
  • Geri Streeter, RN
11:45 AM

Developmental Disabilities Awareness

  • Kaiya Andrews, Green Moutain Self Advocates
  • Craig Davis, Member, Middlebury, VT
  • Lisa Maynes, President, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Jessica Sanville, Member, East Haven
Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-34, 35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
9:45 AM

S.236 - An act relating to health care practitioner signature authority

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Linda Davidson, Executive Director, Nursing Board
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Deborah Wachtel, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
10:30 AM

S.198 - An act relating to a lupus advisory panel within the department of health

  • Kathleen Arntsen, Patient Advocate, Lupus Research Institute
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dawn Philbert, Director of Public Health Policy, Department of Health
11:00 AM

S.199 - An act relating to immunization exemptions and the immunization pilot program

  • Kristen Connolly, MD, University Pediatrics at Fletcher Allen
  • Martha Isreal, School Nurse
  • Joan Kahn, Parent
  • Patsy Kelso, MD, State Epidemiologist
  • Dr. Jerry Larrabee, Medical Director, University Pediatrics at Fletcher Allen
  • Dexter Lefavour, Parent, Middlesex
  • Katie Murphy, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Dr. Andrea Regan, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
  • Dawn Richardson, Director of Advocacy, National Vaccine Information Center
  • Josette Silvers, Parent, North Middlesex
  • Jennifer Stella, Mountain Valley Wellness
  • Rep. George W. Till
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

Chairs Meeting

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-39, 40, 41, 42
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.199 - An act relating to immunization exemptions and the immunization pilot program

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
9:00 AM

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

Overview

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM

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

Community based programs reduce need for inpatient hospitalization

  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM

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

Capacity

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Robert Althoff, MD, University Pediatrics at Fletcher Allen
  • Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Kristy McLaughlin, Social Worker, Vermont State Hospital
  • Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Dave Ogden, FSA, Milliman
  • Robert Pierattini, MD, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Robert Simpson, Brattleboro Retreat
  • James Tautfest, RN, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Peter Thomashow, MD, Central Vermont Medical Center
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-43, 44, 45
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
9:00 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Grant Whitmer, Executive Director, Community Health Centers of Rutland
9:15 AM

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

Clinical Care Management System

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Marty Robinson, Consumer
  • Jeff Rothenberg, Director of Mental Health Services, Clara Martin Center
Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-46, 47, 48, 49
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Human Services Committee
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:30 AM

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

Administration's perspective on Vermont State Hospital replacement

  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration
9:00 AM

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

Federal funding for state run facility

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Cornelius Hogan, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Suzanne Santarcangelo, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-50, 51, 52
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

Chairs Meeting

  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch with Governor Shumlin

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-53, 54, 55
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Mental Health Needs of Corrections Population

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Rep. Alice Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
9:30 AM

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

Integration of Substance Abuse Treatment and Mental Health

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Bob Bick, Director, Howard Center for Human Services
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Nels Kloster, Medical Director Cooccurring Unit, Brattleboro Retreat
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Housing Vouchers

  • Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Michael Ohler, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

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

Central Vermont Medical Center's role in the State Hospital/Institute of Mental Disease

  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Institutions
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Secretary of the Administration
  • Judy Tarr, CEO, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Peter Thomashow, MD, Central Vermont Medical Center
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-56, 57, 58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Patient Rights/Peer Services/Soteria House

  • Steven Morgan, Director, Another Way
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen
9:00 AM

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

Attracting and Retaining Staff

  • Jay Batra, MD, VSH Medical Director
9:30 AM

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

Vermont State Hospital Employee proposed language and perspective

  • Kristy McLaughlin, Social Worker, Vermont State Hospital
  • Chris Tiefke, Director of Operations, Vermont State Employees' Association
10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

6:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Human Services Committee
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen
Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-61
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Human Services Committee
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-62
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

Chairs Meeting

11:00 AM

S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers

  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Update

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

S.242 - An act relating to prescribing a controlled substance

  • Rachel Atkins, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
  • Rick Barnett, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Katherine Leffel, RN, University of Vermont
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
11:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Statewide Independent Living Council
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
11:45 AM

S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
9:45 AM

S.209 - An act relating to naturopathic physicians

Mark up and Vote

10:00 AM

S.207 - An act relating to preconditions for Green Mountain Care implementation

  • John Dwyer, New England Federal Credit Union
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Rick Wolfish, Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP
10:45 AM

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

Discussion of Amendments

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Legislative Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
11:45 AM

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

  • Samuel Abel-Palmer, Staff Attorney, Disability Law Project
  • Amy Cohen, Clinical Director Autism Spectrum Disorder, Howard Center
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Human Services
  • Claudia Inés Pringles, Parent, Montpelier
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Suzanne Santarcangelo, Agency of Human Services
  • Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, National Autism Speaks Organization
Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-69, 70
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Amendments

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Conor Casey, Legislative Liaison, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rebecca Heintz, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, University of Vermont Board of Trustees
11:15 AM

S.197 - An act relating to hospital-based outpatient fees

  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.199 - An act relating to immunization exemptions and the immunization pilot program

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.207 - An act relating to preconditions for Green Mountain Care implementation

  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Floor

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

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen
11:30 AM

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

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-73, 74
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Ombudsman Amendment

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
-

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

Amendments

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-75, 76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Samuel Abel-Palmer, Staff Attorney, Disability Law Project
  • Amy Cohen, Clinical Director Autism Spectrum Disorder, Howard Center
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Judith Ursitti, Regional Director, National Autism Speaks Organization
10:45 AM

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

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sam Liss, Chair, Vermont Statewide Independent Living Council
  • Lila Richardson, Staff Attorney, Office of Vermont Health Care Ombudsman
Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-77, 78
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christine Oliver, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
10:15 AM

S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers

  • Cassandra Gekas, Health Care Advocate, VPIRG
  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-79
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Floor

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

House Process

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, House Committee on Health Care
12:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 10

5:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 10

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-80, 81, 82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk Through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Megan O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
11:20 AM

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

Fiscal Note

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:30 AM

S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers

  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Heidi Tringe, MVP Healthcare
11:45 AM

Early Childhood Day

  • Elizabeth Meyer, Child Care Provider, Child Care Resources
  • Sonja Raymond, Apple Tree Learing Center
12:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 11

5:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 11

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Conference Committee in Room 11

9:00 AM

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

Jurisdictional sections of the bill

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

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

BISHCA Certificate of Need

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
11:30 AM

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

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:45 AM

S.200 - An act relating to pharmacy audits, reimbursement for ambulance services, and the reporting requirements of health insurers

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Heidi Tringe, MVP
12:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 11

5:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 11

Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Gift Bans

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • David Gilman, Rutland Optical
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Heidi Tringe, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
10:00 AM

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

Conference Committee in Room 10

11:00 AM

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 10

5:00 PM

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

Conference Committee in Room 10

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-88
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Floor

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

Act 48 Overview

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Specialty Tier Pharmaceuticals, Section 32

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Cigna Health Care
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • John Pierce, volunteer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Chris Rice, MVP Healthcare
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Charles Storrow, Express Scripts, Inc.
10:00 AM

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

Certificate of Need Transfer, Section 8

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:00 AM

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

Ombudsman, Section 26a

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
11:20 AM

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

Medicaid Waivers, Section 34

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
11:30 AM

Disability Awareness

  • Max Barrows, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Kate McCarthy-Barnett, MD, Disability Integration Specialist, FEMA Region I
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Health Access Eligibility Unit, Section 36 (page 118) and Section 41(d) (page 124)

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:15 AM

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

Waivers, Sections 33-35a (page 107) and Section 40c (page 122)

  • Peter Cobb, Director, Vermont Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Michael Sirotkin, COVE
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
11:00 AM

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

Blueprint, Section 28 (page 94), Section 28a (page 95), and Section 37 (page 118)

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dr. Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Health Access
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-095,096
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Green Mountain Care Board Budget and Procedural Rule, in part Section 5 (page 32)

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
9:30 AM

H.603 - An act relating to uniform prior authorization request forms

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:45 AM

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

Mental Health Care Ombudsman

  • Sen. Sally Fox, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM

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

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. contract

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
10:15 AM

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

Sports head injury, Section 39a (page 120)

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Robert Luce, Director, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Bennington County
  • Trevor Squirrell, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Vermont
11:00 AM

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

Basic Health Plan

  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-97
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-After Floor

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

Gift Bans and Prescription Drug Coverage, Section 32 (page 100)

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-98, 99 Joint meeting with House Human Services CDs with House Human Services
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Health Access Oversight Committee Charge, Section 40d (page 122)

  • Rep. George W. Till, Co-Chair, Health Access Oversight Committee
8:05 AM

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

Provider Bargaining Groups, Section 24 (page 84)

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Michael Sirotkin
8:30 AM

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

Waivers, Sections 33-35a (page 107) and Section 40c (page 122)

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
8:40 AM

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

Rate Review two-step process, Sec. 8 (page 35)

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
8:45 AM

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

Medical Malpractice

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
9:30 AM

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

Basic Health Plans

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Home Visits for Newborns

Joint with House Human Services, Room 10

  • Mary Schwartz Barrosse, Early Education Project Manager, Vermont Business Roundtable
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-100, 101, 102, 103, 104
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

High Quality Mental Health Services, Section 11b (page 48) and Mental Health Ombudsman

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alexandra Forbes, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
8:45 AM

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

Hospital Budget Review, Sections 40 and 40a (page 121)

  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
8:50 AM

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

Unified Health Care Budget, Sections 6-11 (page 35)

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
9:00 AM

H.603 - An act relating to uniform prior authorization request forms

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
9:15 AM

S.207 - An act relating to preconditions for Green Mountain Care implementation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
9:45 AM

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

Payment Reform, Section 27 (page 91)

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

Break

10:50 AM

S.207 - An act relating to preconditions for Green Mountain Care implementation

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:55 AM

H.603 - An act relating to uniform prior authorization request forms

  • Kevin Goddard, Vice President of External Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care and MedCo
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
11:15 AM

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

walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
4:30 PM

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

walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Clifford Peterson, General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-105, 106
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Markup

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-107, 108
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-109, 110
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-After Floor

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

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
11:15 AM

H.37 - An act relating to telemedicine

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Jason Williams, Fletcher Allen Health Care
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-111, 112; CDs from joint meeting with Senate Judiciary on H.745 with Senate Judiciary CDs
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.760 - An act relating to lowering to 16 the age of consent for blood donation

  • Stephanie Carmichael, Student, South Burlington High School
  • Michael Kempesty, CEO, American Red Cross, Northern New England Region
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jorge Rios, MD, Medical Director, American Red Cross Services, Northern New England Region
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H.157 - An act relating to restrictions on tanning beds

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Indoor Tanning Association
  • Randy Ploof, Owner, Body le Bronze
  • Deborah Richter MD, Family Physician
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Family Physician
  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, VT Association of Nurse Anesthetists
11:00 AM

Governor Bill Signing

H.630- mental health care reform

11:15 AM

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

Joint with Senate Judiciary

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Joint meeting with Senate Judiciary in Room 10

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Meika Zilberberg, MS., Vermont Department of Health
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Joint meeting with Senate Judiciary in Room 10

  • Douglas Johnston, Chief of Police, Springfield Police Department
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Kevin Stevens, Detective Sgt., Rutland Police Department
Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-113, joint meeting with Senate Judiciary CDs with the Senate Judiciary record
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Markup and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:40 AM

H.760 - An act relating to lowering to 16 the age of consent for blood donation

Markup and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

H.37 - An act relating to telemedicine

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Planned Parenthood of Vermont
9:00 AM

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

Joint meeting with Senate Judiciary in Room 10

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • David Herlihy, Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Steven Mann, Ph.D, Occupational Disability Management Center
  • James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-114, 115
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

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

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ellen Starr, Nurse Practitioner
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-116, 117
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Susan Barrett, Director of Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Michael Kupersmith, District Court Judge
10:30 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-118, 119, 120, 121
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
10:30 AM

Adult Protective Services Evaluation

Joint meeting with House Human Services in Room 10

  • Shawna Agel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Maria Greene, Senior Consultant, National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-122
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Bill costs

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

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

Senate Judiciary amendment discussion

Monday, April 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-123, 124
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Dale Hackett, Consumer, Barre
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
  • Stephen Kimbell, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:15 AM

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

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-125, 126
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Catherine Collins, Director of Case Management, Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Stuart Schurr, Legal Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
5:00 PM

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

Conference Committee, pending Senate conferee assignments

Monday, April 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-127, 128
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

H.290 - An act relating to adult protective services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Stuart Schurr, Attorney, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
-

To Be Determined

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
-

To Be Determined

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
-

To Be Determined

Friday, May 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

To Be Determined

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