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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

FLOOR

10:30 a.m.

Committee Discussion

11 a.m.

S.1 - An act relating to technical amendments to the judicial restructuring act of 2010

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Greemore, Director of Administrative Services, Court System
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

10:00 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-2,3
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.1 - An act relating to technical amendments to the judicial restructuring act of 2010

  • George Belcher, Probate Judge, Washington County Probate Court
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 a.m.

S.2 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and the sex offender registry

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:00 a.m.

Break

11:15 a.m.

S.2 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and the sex offender registry

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallen , Director, Criminal Information Center
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Thursday, January 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11 - 4,5
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.2 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and the sex offender registry

  • Thomas Salmon, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Justice Reinvestment - Committee Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
11:15 a.m.

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Justice Reinvestment - Committee Bill

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Friday, January 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion of Criminal Statutes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 a.m.

Managing Committee Decision-Making

Training for Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Clerks Room 10

11:00 AM

Coffee with Governor

12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Public Inebriate Program & Prescription Drug Abuse

License Suspension

  • Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Barbara Camaglia, Deputy Commissioner of Alcohol and Drug Department, Department of Health
  • Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-8
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.101 - An act relating to child support enforcement

11:00 AM

Modification of Child Support

Orders and License Suspension

  • Jeffrey Cohen
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court System
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-9,10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Justice Reinvestment

By Phone 917-930-8753

  • Mike Thompson, Executive Director, Council of State Government Justice Center
10:00 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-11,12
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • Georgia Cumming, Department of Corrections
10:00 AM

S.2 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and the sex offender registry

10:30 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

l

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator
  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-13
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

FLOOR

10:30 AM

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

Sec. 97 - House Floor Amendment

  • Stacy Jolles, Family Services, Department for Children and Families
  • Scott Wittman, Director, The Public Health Policy Group
-

Woodside

  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel
  • Jody Racht, l, Department of Children & Families
  • Suzanne Santarcangelo, Agency of Human Services
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-14,15,16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Department of Corrections

Technology- Informational Meeting

  • Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
  • Angela Rouelle, CIO, Agency of Human Services
  • Ruthann Sullivan, Department of Information & Innovation
9:45 AM

Modification of Child Support

  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court System
10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Department of Corrections

Facts and Figures 2010 Informational Meeting

  • Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
  • Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Friday, January 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.16 - An act relating to confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

  • Christine Brock, Chittenden Superior Court
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court System
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • David Silver, Esq., Bennington
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:15 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

An Act Relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Act relating to Expungement of Misdemeanor Criminal Conviction Records

  • Richard Cassidy, Esq.
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court System
11:30 a.m.

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-19, 20
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

FLOOR

10:30 a.m.

S.16 - An act relating to confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-21
Meeting Record
10:00 a.m.

S.37 - An act relating to expungement and sealing of criminal history records

The Committee will convene at 10:00 a.m.

  • T.J. Donavan, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Michael Sherling, Police Chief, Burlington
10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Justice Reinvestment

War on Recidivism - Administration Plan

  • Susan Bartlett, Special Assistant to the Governor
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

Justice Reinvestment

9:00 a.m. leave the State House; Committee will meet at the Probabtion and Parole Office, Barre, Vermont

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:30 a.m.

Justice Reinvestment

11:30 a.m. return to the State House

Friday, February 4, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-22.23
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

Child Support Issues

  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court System
10:00

Justice Reinvestment

  • Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
10:30 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Court System
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-24
Meeting Record
9:30 a.m.

FLOOR

10:30 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Review Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Testimony

  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-25,26,27
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.37 - An act relating to expungement and sealing of criminal history records

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Erica Martage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

  • Richard Cassidy, Esq.
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Thursday, February 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-28,29,30
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

War On Recidivism

Changes in certain non-violent misdemeanor statutes and response to certain criminal behavior

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Friday, February 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-31,32,33
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.58 - An act relating to jurisdiction of a crime committed when the defendant was under the age of 16

  • - Citizen, Bennington County
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erica Martage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • ... Representative, Judiciary
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:45 a.m.

S.48 - An act relating to prohibiting a sex offender from using a false name when creating a social networking website profile

Charles Laramie will testify by phone. 1-802-459-3359 or 1-802-353-7184
Written testimony has been entered on record.

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Laramie
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Assistant Minority Leader
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-34
Meeting Record
10:30 a.m.

S.37 - An act relating to expungement and sealing of criminal history records

Mark Up Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jeffrey Wallen , Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-35.36.37
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

  • Richard Cassidy, Esq.
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
9:45 a.m.

S.58 - An act relating to jurisdiction of a crime committed when the defendant was under the age of 16

David Silver by telephone

  • David Silver, Esq., Bennington
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Steve McQueen, Chief, Vermont Police and Chief Association
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Gary Scott, Sergeant, Vermont State Police
  • Michael Sherling, Police Chief, Burlington
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
11:30 a.m.

S.58 - An act relating to jurisdiction of a crime committed when the defendant was under the age of 16

Mark Up Bill

12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-38
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.37 - An act relating to expungement and sealing of criminal history records

Mark up and Vote - Also S.38 Uniform Coonsequences of Convictions

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-

Adjourn

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-39,40
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Committee Discussion: Short Hit Sentencing Policies; Project Hope; Tight Sentencing Policies

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 a.m.

S.58 - An act relating to jurisdiction of a crime committed when the defendant was under the age of 16

Also Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
11:30 a.m.

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-41
Meeting Record
10:00 a.m.

FLOOR

-

S.48 - An act relating to prohibiting a sex offender from using a false name when creating a social networking website profile

Final Mark Up and Vote

12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-42,43,44
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.58 - An act relating to jurisdiction of a crime committed when the defendant was under the age of 16

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Legislative Counsel Review of Amended Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Reveiw Bill and Vote

  • Richard Cassidy, Esq.
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Tartter, Assistant Attorney General
10:45 a.m.

S.16 - An act relating to confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Attorney General's Office
11:15 a.m.

S.30 - An act relating to assault of a health care worker

  • Susan Bouchard, Nurse
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dominic Etli, Nurse
  • Judy Tarr, CEO, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Alison White, Nurse
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-45,46
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

Justice Reinvestment

Review Draft Committee Bill, Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

Report on Assistant Judges

11:00 a.m.

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

11:30 a.m.

Adjourn

Friday, February 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Formal Meeting

Committee Research Time

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-47
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Justice Reinvestment

  • Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-48,49
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.30 - An act relating to assault of a health care worker

  • Matthew Choate
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.

S.30 - An act relating to assault of a health care worker

Mark up Bill

  • Allison White, Nurse
11:00 a.m.

S.16 - An act relating to confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

Mark up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-50, 51
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

List of outstanding issues; interested parties testimony

  • Richard Cassidy, Esq.
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
10:15 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

S.101 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Walk through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 a.m.

Adjourn

Friday, March 11, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-52,53
Meeting Record
9:00 a.m.

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

VOTE OUT BILL

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • David Potter, Assistant Attorney General
-

S.30 - An act relating to assault of a health care worker

VOTE OUT BILL

  • Susan Cruthers, Central Vermont Medical Center
10:00 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.

S.58 - An act relating to jurisdiction of a crime committed when the defendant was under the age of 16

Senator Illuzzi's Amendments

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-54
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.101 - An act relating to child support enforcement

  • Robert, Hon. Bent, Hon.
  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-55,56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

List of Outstanding Issues

Interested Persons May Testify

  • Robin Arnell, Dept. of Children & Families
  • Patricia Benelli, Chair, Family Law Committee, Vt. Bar Asso.
  • Kylie Brown
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Mark Up

child support bill

10:45 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

Walk through bill

  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
noon

Adjourn

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-57,58
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Facility Switch Discussion of the move from St. Albans prison and also the move from Burlington prison.

  • Susan Bartlett, Special Assistant to the Governor
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:30 AM

S.30 - An act relating to assault of a health care worker

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
noon

Adjourn

Friday, March 18, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-59
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Child Support C9mmittee Bill

Vote Out

9:30 AM

Justice Reinvestment

10:30a.m.

S.93 - An act relating to labeling maple products

  • David Hall
  • Joelinda LeClair, Dept. Secretary to Dept. of Agriculture
  • Diane Zamos, Staff Attorney, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-60
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Senator's Amendment Question - Third Reading

  • Sen. Randy Brock
  • Richard Cassidy, Esq.
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-61,62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • Lee Orsky, Primary Care Director, Maple Leaf Farm
  • John Perry, Director of Planning
  • Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

a) Sentencing options for certain misdemeanors b) tight sentencing alternatives

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-63.64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.88 - An act relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.88 - An act relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement

  • Amber Barber, Attorney, VBA Family Law Section
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.38 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act

Senator Illuzzi's Amendments

  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Essex-Orleans County
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 25, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-65, 66
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.236 - An act relating to extending the limitation of prosecutions for sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult

  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.236 - An act relating to extending the limitation of prosecutions for sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult

  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

Justice Reinvestment

Facility Changes - Prisons

  • Roger Marquos, Chair, Vt. Sheriffs Association
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-67
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • James Dold, Polaris Project
  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-68,69
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.431 - An act relating to extending the implementation date of certain employment-related disclosure requirements

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

War On Recidivism - Tight Sentences

  • T.J. Donavan, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
  • Julius Lang, Director
10:30 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
11:00 AM

War On Recidivism

Committee Discussion Supervision Alternatives for Certain Misdemeanors

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

General Assembly

Election of Judges

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-70, 71
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Joint Meeting with House Corrections & Institutions Committee

Room 10

  • Steve McQueen, Chief, Vermont Police and Chief Association
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Michael Shirling, Chief of Police, Burlington, Vt.
  • Mike Thompson, Executive Director, Council of State Government Justice Center
10:15 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 1, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-72, 73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike Thompson, Executive Director, Council of State Government Justice Center
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

To Be Announced

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-74
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

Walk Through the Bill

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-75,76
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

Judge Ben Joseph (Retired)

  • John Edwards, Citizen
  • Faith Johnson, Citizen
  • Sen. Sara B. Kittell, Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee
  • Terri O'Shea, Citizen
  • Rep. Brian K. Savage
  • Stuart Schurr, Attorney, Sheriffs and State's Attorneys
  • George Spear, Citizen
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 7, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-77,78
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.88 - An act relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
9:45 AM

H.88 - An act relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement

Mark Up the bill

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.46 - An act relating to youth athletes with concussions participating in athletic activities

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist
10:30 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Mark Up & Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Max Schlueter, Executive Director, Vt. Criminal Information Center
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 8, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-79, 80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Cory Gustafson, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-81
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Committee Discussion on War On Recidivism

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-82,83,84
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

  • Douglas Hoyt, Chief of Governor's Highway Safety Program, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Ben W. Joseph, Judge
10:15 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

  • Kevin Caffney, Insurance Analyst, BISHCA, Banking and Securities Division
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney
  • Thomas VanCooper, BISHCA
11:15 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, ADAP
  • Richard Keane, Director, Project CRASH
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domesic Violence
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-85,86
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

List of Outstanding Issues

Testimony from Interested Parties Brad Myerson, Esq. (phone 362-1505)

  • Brad, Esq. Myerson, Esq.
11:00 AM

To Be Announced

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 15, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-87,88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

Interlock Devices

  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

Continue Mark Up of H.264

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-89
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

Continue to walk through the bill.

  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

Witnesses present: S.102 Restitution

10:00 AM

To Be Announced

-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

Witnesses to be Scheduled

10:00 AM

To Be Announced

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 22, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

Mark Up the Bill

  • Susan Senning, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

Mark Up Bill

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

To Be Announced

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-90, 91, 92
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

  • Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
-

H.153 - An act relating to human trafficking

Add Restitution to Bill Interested parties testify

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Amy Fitzgerald, Assistant Attorney General
  • Dixie Henry, Special Assistant, Department of Health
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-93
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to driving while intoxicated, forfeiture and registration of motor vehicles, the blood and breath alcohol testing and alcohol screening program, the minor guardianship study committee, confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project, and the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act

  • Jes Kraus, Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-

H.6 - An act relating to powers and immunities of the liquor control investigators

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
Friday, April 29, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Hon.Timothy Tomasi, Superior Court Judge
Hon. Robert Gerety, Superior Court Judge

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-95
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.108 - An act relating to effective strategies to reduce criminal recidivism

Review Amendments to the bill. Committee will meet 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

  • Susan Bartlett, Special Assistant to the Governor
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-96
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

  • Robert Mello, Superior Court Judge
Friday, May 6, 2011
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-1, 2, 3
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Strategies to Reduce Recidivism

Report

  • Max Schleuter, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Justice Research
-

Bennington Domestic Violence Court Study

Report

  • Max Schleuter, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Justice Research
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

2012 Issues and Priorities

11:00 AM

Corrections Oversight Committee

Discussion

  • Susan Bartlett, Special Assistant to the Governor
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-4, 5
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Post-Irene Property Study Committee

Report

  • Sen. John F. Campbell
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
10:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Office of Child Support Study Committee Report

  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
11:00 AM

Special Investigation Unit

Report

  • Mark Metayer, Grants Development Manager, Special Investigation Unit
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Office of Child Support Study Committee Report Testimony

  • Patricia Benelli, Chair, Vermont Bar Association Family Law Committee
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM

Token Session

-

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

20 min. after Floor

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

Non-Violent Misdemeanor Study

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Max Schleuter, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Justice Research
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-10, 11
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.116 - An act relating to probate proceedings, powers of attorney, and county budget reserve funds

Probate Study Committee

  • Rebecca Fay, Appointed by Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.118 - An act relating to serving a zero minimum sentence

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
-

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-12, 13, 14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi, Co-sponsor
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Dan Maguire, Chair, Vermont Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
  • Jim Mongeon, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-15, 16
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Hon. Beth Robinson, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

15 mins. after Floor

S.112 - An act relating to bail for persons charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Tyler Burgess, Vermont State Police
  • Christina Rainville, State's Attorney, Bennington
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.122 - An act relating to human trafficking and prostitution

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Dee Barbic, Professional Standards Commander, Vermont State Police
  • James Dold, Polaris Project
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

  • Robin Arnell, Dept. of Children & Families
  • Hon. George Belcher, Probate Judge, Washington County Probate Court
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-20, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Tom Kearney, Vermont Press Association
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion of S. 138 - An act relating to the record keeping of search warrants

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Innocence Project Report Update

  • Francis "Paco" Aumond, Outgoing Chair, Vermont Law Enforcement Advisory Board
  • Richard Gauthier, Incoming Chair, Vermont Law Enforcement Advisory Board
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-22, 23
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center
9:45 AM

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Germain, Restorative Justice
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Public Comment

Governor's Appointment of Hon. Beth Robinson, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
Please call 802-828-2278 before 4:30 on 1/19/12 to sign up.

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment Waiting Lists

  • Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-

Children Born to Addicted Mothers

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-25, 26
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont
Joint with House Judiciary and Senate Health and Welfare in Room 10

  • Chadd Lackey, Counsel, New Jersey State Commission of Investigation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-27
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.116 - An act relating to probate proceedings, powers of attorney, and county budget reserve funds

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Peg Flory
9:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont - Follow-up of Wednesday’s meeting

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Dominic Damato, Corrections Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • David Herlihy, Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-29, 30, 31
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Hon. Alison Arms, Superior Court Judge
  • Hon. Martin Maley, Superior Court Judge
11:45 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Governor's Appointment of Hon. Martin Maley, Superior Court Judge and Hon. Alison Arms, Superior Court Judge

  • Mike Nelson
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-32
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

20 min. after Floor

S.37 - An act relating to expungement and sealing of criminal history records

A comparison between the Senate and House versions of the bill

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Shannon Salembier, Committee Staff, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-33, 34
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.116 - An act relating to probate proceedings, powers of attorney, and county budget reserve funds

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • James Colvin, Assistant Judge
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Mark Up

  • Robin Arnell, Dept. of Children & Families
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support Services
11:15 AM

Conspiracy Statutes

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-35, 36
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.112 - An act relating to bail for persons charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

  • Scott Dunlap, SIU VSP Detective
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Christina Rainville, State's Attorney, Bennington
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Bennington Special Investigation Unit

10:30 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

"Search Warrants 101"

  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-37, 38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to nonpayment of rent

  • Stuart Bennett, Vermont Apartment Owners Association (by phone)
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.116 - An act relating to probate proceedings, powers of attorney, and county budget reserve funds

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Hon. Thomas Walsh, Superior Court Judge, Environmental Division
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-39
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

20 min. after Floor

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
-

S.189 - An act relating to expanding confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-40, 41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont

  • Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
  • Lee Hodsden, Detective Sgt., Vermont State Police
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Adoption Amendment
Brian Welch will testify by phone

  • Robin Arnell, Dept. of Children & Families
  • Hon. George Belcher, Probate Judge, Washington County Probate Court
  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Brian Welch, Chittenden County Sherrif's Department
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.116 - An act relating to probate proceedings, powers of attorney, and county budget reserve funds

  • Hon. Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge
  • Hon. James Colvin, Assistant Judge
  • Hon. Charles Delaney, Assistant Judge
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon. David Singer, Assistant Judge
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to expanding confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Helaine Gaiotti, Detective Sgt., Vermont State Police
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
11:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Hon. Alison Arms
Hon. Martin Maley
Hon. Thomas Walsh

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

The Senate Secretary will read a resolution honoring Margaret Lucenti; A reception in the Cedar Creek Room will follow

Friday, February 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-44, 45
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Treatment and services for intoxicated and incapacitated persons under 33 V.S.A. § 708

  • Bob Bick, Director, Howard Center for Human Services
  • Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Walter Decker, Burlington Police Department
  • Steve McQueen, Winooski Police Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Mary Moulton, Emergency Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.203 - An act relating to child support enforcement

Vote on amendments

11:00 AM

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

Vote

-

S.189 - An act relating to expanding confidentiality of cases accepted by the court diversion project

Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-46
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

20 min. after Floor

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

Missouri Model
Amendment to 7 V.S.A. § 61

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Training Council
-

S.117 - An act relating to calculation of consecutive sentences

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-47, 48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

Vote

10:00 AM

Results First Initiative

  • Sara Dube, PEW Center on the States
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-49
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly - Election of Trustees - Vermont State Colleges Corporation

11:30 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 17, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-50, 51
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Gang Task Force

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Glenn Hall, Captain, Vermont State Police
  • Tom L'Esperance, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Resume Gang Task Force Testimony

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-52
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

20 min. after Floor

S.244 - An act relating to referral to court diversion for driving with a suspended license

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

Missouri Model
Zero Minimum Sentences
Sentencing Information System
Technical Amendment to Furlough Statute

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge
  • Seth Lipschutz , Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Office
  • Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Max Schleuter, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Justice Research
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Resume Discussion of Sentencing Bill

11:30 AM

S.112 - An act relating to bail for persons charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-55, 56
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Illegitimate Use of Prescription Drugs and Gang Activity in Vermont

  • Tim Bombardier, Chief, Barre Police Department
  • Paul Doucette , Chief, Bennington Police Department
  • Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
10:15 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Hub and Spoke Initiative - Treatment for opiate addiction

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Victoria Loner, Deputy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Beth Tanzman, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Blueprint for Health, DVHA
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Resume Discussion of Hub and Spoke Initiative

11:30 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-57
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
9:30 AM

TBA

10:45 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-58
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.118 - An act relating to serving a zero minimum sentence

Mark Up

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
-

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-59, 60
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

  • Mary Jane Ainsworth, Department of Corrections
9:30 AM

S.115 - An act relating to ineffective assistance claims against assigned counsel

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.225 - An act relating to providing notice of court orders to named parties

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-

S.155 - An act relating to nonpayment of rent

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-61, 62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

  • Jim Baker, Chief, Rutland Police Department
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Break

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 2, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-63, 64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.226 - An act relating to combating illegal diversion of prescription opiates and increasing treatment resources for opiate addiction

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
10:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to ineffective assistance claims against assigned counsel

Vote

10:45 AM

S. 138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and recordkeeping for search warrants

Vote

11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-65
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.103 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life

Hearing will be held in Room 10

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Vermont Medical Society
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life

Hearing will be held in Room 11

  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
9:45 AM

S.103 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life

Hearing will be held in Room 11

  • Diana Barnard, M.D.
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • George Eighmey, Oregon Compassion and Choice/Former Legislator
  • Peter Mallary, Nephew of Former House Speaker Richard Mallary
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Patient Choices Vermont
  • Rev. Alexander Zabriskie, D. Min.
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.103 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life

Hearing will be held in Room 11

  • Philip Brown, D.O.
  • Lynne Caulfield R.N.
  • Edward Mahoney Ph.D.
  • Raymond Milhous M.D.
  • Joseph Nasca M.D.
  • Cathy Voyer, Parent & Survivor of suicide loss
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-69, 70
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

  • Sgt. Andrew Chaulk, South Burlington Police Department, Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Sen. Vincent Illuzzi
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 16, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meetings
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-71
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 mins after Floor

H.254 - An act relating to consumer protection

Walk-Through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.254 - An act relating to consumer protection

Name Change

  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-72, 73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.634 - An act relating to remedies for failure to pay municipal tickets

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Edward Miller, Vermont Police Association
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Sponsor
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.254 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Dr. Peter Stephenson, Chief Information Security Officer, Norwich University
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Reed Elsevier
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 22, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-74, 75
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Reporter of the Bill
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.503 - An act relating to the certification of capitol police and constables and to legislative traffic control and parking

  • Francis Brooks, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  • Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 23, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-76, 77
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.254 - An act relating to consumer protection

Discount Membership Plan

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
9:45 AM

H.634 - An act relating to remedies for failure to pay municipal tickets

Constables Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.138 - An act relating to calculation of criminal sentences and record keeping for search warrants

Amendment

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Chittenden County
  • Sen. Joe Benning
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-78
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 mins. after Floor

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

Legislative Counsel Walk-Through

-

Committee Discussion of House Bills

11:45 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Hon. Barry Peterson, Magistrate Judge
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-79, 80
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.327 - An act relating to the uniform principal and income act

  • Christopher Chapman, Trust Company of Vermont
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney; Chair, Vermont Bar Association
-

H.403 - An act relating to foreclosure of mortgages

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andy Mikell, State Counsel, Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation
  • Harland "Hal" Miller, State Counsel, First American Title Insurance
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Grace Pazdan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.272 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, Representative, South Burlington
  • Harland "Hal" Miller, State Counsel, First American Title Insurance
  • Rep. Paul Ralston, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-81, 82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.413 - An act relating to creating a civil action against those who abuse, neglect, or exploit a vulnerable adult

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Coalition of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Linda Purdy, Assistant Attorney General
  • Stuart Schurr, Attorney, Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.758 - An act relating to divorce and dissolution proceedings

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Judiciary Committee
11:45 AM

H.503 - An act relating to the certification of capitol police and constables and to legislative traffic control and parking

Mark-Up and Vote

  • Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 30, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-83
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.413 - An act relating to creating a civil action against those who abuse, neglect, or exploit a vulnerable adult

Mark-Up and Vote

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Delores Burroughs-Biron MD, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Patrick Flood, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-84, 85
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

15 mins. after Floor

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

Walk-Through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.272 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

Mark Up and Vote

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-86, 87
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Vote

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.327 - An act relating to the uniform principal and income act

Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.403 - An act relating to foreclosure of mortgages

Mark Up and Vote

  • Sen. John F. Campbell, Senate President Pro-Tem, Windsor County
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

200K Fund

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Cindy Maguire, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:15 AM

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

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Captain Glenn Hall, Vermont State Police
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 5, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-88, 89
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare

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

Break

10:45 AM

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

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare

  • Sgt. Tom (Lee) Hodsden, Vermont State Police
  • Douglas Johnston, Chief, Springfield Police Department
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 6, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-90, 91
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

After Floor

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

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • 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
11:30 AM

H.535 - An act relating to racial disparities in the Vermont criminal justice system

Walk-Through

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-92
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 mins. after Floor

H.467 - An act relating to limited liability for a landowner who permits a person to enter the owner’s land for recreational use

Walk-Through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.691 - An act relating to prohibiting collusion as an antitrust violation

Walk-Through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-93, 94
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Medical Malpractice

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice (Trial Lawyers)
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
10:00 AM

Meeting with Governor Shumlin

Ceremonial Office

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-095,096
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.778 - An act relating to structured settlements and to prohibiting collusion as an antitrust violation

Walk-Through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.254 - An act relating to consumer protection

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.768 - An act relating to ignition interlock restricted driver’s licenses and civil suspensions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

H.535 - An act relating to racial disparities in the Vermont criminal justice system

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.691 - An act relating to prohibiting collusion as an antitrust violation

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 13, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-097
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.768 - An act relating to ignition interlock restricted driver’s licenses and civil suspensions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-

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

  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Rachel Allen, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 16, 2012
Meeting Details
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No Meetings
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Meeting Details
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CDs
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 mins. after Floor

TBA

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-098,099,100
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.272 - An act relating to maintenance of private roads

  • Sarah Carpenter, Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harland "Hal" Miller, State Counsel, First American Title Insurance
-

H.778 - An act relating to structured settlements and to prohibiting collusion as an antitrust violation

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist
  • Kenneth Schatz, City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Hon. Helen Toor, Superior Court Judge
9:45 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-101
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.691 - An act relating to prohibiting collusion as an antitrust violation

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-

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

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 20, 2012
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 23, 2012
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Standard
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Meeting Record
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
12-102,103
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Discussion of Bills

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.691 - An act relating to prohibiting collusion as an antitrust violation

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, April 26, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Friday, April 27, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Monday, April 30, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Thursday, May 3, 2012
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10:00 AM

NO MEETINGS SCHEDULED

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