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The House Committee on Government Operations considers matters relating to the organization, oversight, and conduct of State government, compensation of State officials and employees; pensions; law enforcement; public safety; reapportionment; municipal corporations; suffrage; nominations, elections, and the election of members; local, county, and regional governmental structures; relations between State and local governments; open meeting issues; public records issues; and the State's information technology systems policies.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-002
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

iPad Project

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
  • Jonathan Dao, Application Support Specialist
  • Duncan Goss, Director of Information Technology
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Budget Adjustment Issues for House Government Operations

Secretary of State's Office

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

IT and Documents Management Systems

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist, Secretary of State's Office
10:15 AM

IT and Documents Management Systems

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
11:30 AM

Public Records' Report

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Pension funds forfeiture

Joint Committee Meeting between House Government Operation and House Judiciary in Room 11

  • Sarah London, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Administration
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-08, 09, 10
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Department of Public Safety Overview

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Director, Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Joe Flynn, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
  • Michael O'Neil, Director, Division of Fire Safety, DPS
11:00 AM

I-pad document management

  • Jonathan Dao, User Support Specialist
  • Kevin Moore, Systems Support Specialist
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.13 - An act relating to statutory revision

  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Executive Orders

01 and 02

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Leave for Middlesex, State Archives

Tour of State Archives

11:00 AM

Tour of State Archives

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-11
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Budget Adjustment

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-12, 13, 14, 15
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to statutory revision

  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

VT Health Access Demonstration

Ethan Allen Room

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

H.42 - An act relating to allowing voters to register and vote on the day of an election

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
2:15 PM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

  • Rep. Donna Sweaney
3:00 PM

Training

Room 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Administration
9:30 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, VSEA
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Budget Address

  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
3:30 PM

Scheduling

  • Denise Diehl, Committee Staff
  • Rep. Debbie Evans, Counsel to the Governor
  • Rep. Donna Sweaney
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-19, 20
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

National Conference of State Legislatures

Overview of services

  • Todd Haggerty, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs Program, National Conference of State Legislatures
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

Committee Discussion

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Thomas J. Donovan, Chittenden County State's Attorney
3:00 PM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Patricia Gabel, General Counsel and Deputy State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Sarah London, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-24, 25, 26, 27
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Sarah London, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Vermont Housing Authority
  • Cynthia Webster, Retired Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
10:30 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Sarah London, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber - Climate Change

  • Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist
1:45 PM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Cassandra Magliozzi, Legislative Specialist, VSEA
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike O'Neil, President, State Police Association
  • Matt Vinci, President, Fire Fighters Association
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-28, 29, 30, 31, 32
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.18 - An act relating to granting staff of the Departments of Corrections and for Children and Families ex officio status for notary public services

  • Rep. Donna Sweaney
9:15 AM

H.21 - An act relating to applying for an early voter absentee ballot

  • Larry Townsend
9:30 AM

Executive Orders

Executive Order 01-13-Renaming Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs to the Dept. of Housing & Community Development

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
10:00 AM

Executive Orders

02-13-Transfer certain Technology positions to DII

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Human Resources
11:00 AM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

  • Steven Collier, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

H.61 - An act relating to law enforcement officer licensing and regulation

  • Rep. George W. Till
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
1:30 PM

H.25 - An act relating to health care professional transparency

  • Rep. Tony Klein
2:30 AM

H.81 - An act relating to reconsideration or rescission of votes taken by Australian ballot

  • Rep. Tom Stevens
3:00 PM

H.67 - An act relating to the transport of election ballots by town clerks after a recount

  • Rep. Michel Consejo
3:30 PM

H.23 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election

  • Rep. Will Stevens
Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-33, 34
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Records, Business, IT, Legal

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Rachel Muse, Senior Records Analyst, VT State Archives & Records Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

Continue if needed

  • J.P. Isabelle, Executive Assistant, Office of the State Treasurer
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-35, 36
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

Draft #3 and possible vote

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.100 - An act relating to expanding the Commission on Women to include a member of the Progressive Party

  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
11:45 AM

H.92 - An act relating to powers of municipalities

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to unlawful firearm disposition and firearm safety training

  • Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson
3:30 PM

H.184 - An act relating to municipal authority to adopt, amend, and repeal charters without legislative approval

  • Rep. Tim Jerman
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-37, 38A, 38B, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Office of Professional Regulation

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
11:30 AM

Web Site Demonstration

  • Rep. Michael Fisher
  • Gabrielle Malina, Committee Staff
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.67 - An act relating to the transport of election ballots by town clerks after a recount

  • Kathy Scheele, Director, Secretary of State's Office
2:30 AM

H.21 - An act relating to applying for an early voter absentee ballot

  • Kathy Scheele, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
2:45 PM

H.81 - An act relating to reconsideration or rescission of votes taken by Australian ballot

  • Kathy Scheele, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

H.22 - An act relating to standardized ballots and vote tabulators

  • Kathy Sheele, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:15 PM

H.23 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election

  • Kathy Sheele, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:30 PM

H.22 - An act relating to standardized ballots and vote tabulators

  • Professor Jeremy Hansen, Norwich University
  • James Hode
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-42, 43
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - Joint Meeting of the House and Senate

  • Mark Friedman, Director, Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
10:45 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - "Turn the Curve" presentation

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.18 - An act relating to granting staff of the Departments of Corrections and for Children and Families ex officio status for notary public services

  • Hon. James Colvin, Assistant Judge, President of VT Assistant Judges' Association
2:15 PM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

Continuation from 01/31-Sec. 6

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-44, 45
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes

Invited

  • Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson
12:00 AM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.21 - An act relating to applying for an early voter absentee ballot

  • Jack Lindley, VT Republican Party
  • Robert Millar, Executive Director, Progressive Party
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
  • Jake Perkinson, VT Democratic Party
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-46, 47A, 47B
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.205 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • William Atkinson, Chair, Board of Engineering
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Bob Krebs
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

H.205 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Real Estate Appraisal

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Ami Milne Allen, Member, Real Estate Apprainers
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
10:45 AM

H.205 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Pharmacy

  • Rob Klein, Executive Officer, Pharmacy Board
11:15 AM

H.205 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Nursing

  • Linda Davidson, Executive Officer, Nursing Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-48, 49, 50, 51, 52
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

Introduction and walk through

  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Technology Advice

Possible visit and testimony

  • Mark Peterson, Managing Partner, Coeur Business Group, Inc.
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:00 AM

VCGI moving to DII

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

Search and Rescue Study Members and Duclos family members invited

  • Capt. Robert Evans, Department of Public Safety
  • Dennis Reinhardt, Major, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Jocelyn Stohl
  • Neil Van Dyke, Team Leader, Stowe Mountain Rescue
  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-53, 54
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Search and Rescue

Potential Strike-all

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget

Moving certain programs from the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Buildings and General Services to the Agency of Administration.

  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Paul Russo, Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-55, 56, 57
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.195 - An act relating to emergency management in municipalities

  • Rep. Jim Masland
11:15 AM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

  • Rep. Jim Masland
11:30 AM

H.104 - An act relating to a revision of Vermont’s campaign finance laws

  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:45 PM

H.128 - An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Town of Colchester
3:00 PM

H.132 - An act relating to law enforcement requests for location information from wireless telecommunications service providers

  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-58, 59
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to municipal land use bylaws and residential care or group homes

  • Rep. William F. Johnson
9:15 AM

H.168 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of robotic telephone calls unless the candidate has obtained written permission from the recipient

  • Rep. Jim Condon
9:30 AM

H.247 - An act relating to requiring that a state employee’s pension be based upon an average of his or her last ten years of salary

  • Rep. Jim Condon
9:45 AM

Vacancy pool

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
10:15 AM

H.253 - An act relating to maintaining town records in a digital format

  • Rep. Adam Greshin
10:45 AM

Local Government Day

Senate Chambers

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Property Tax Rate

Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-60, 61
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Naturopaths' Report

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Ronald Klein, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

H.205 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Wrap up

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Univeristy of Vermont Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Property Tax Rate

Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-62, 63A, 63A,B
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.206 - An act relating to establishing the Agency of Controlled Substances

  • Rep. Tom Stevens
11:30 AM

H.244 - An act relating to limiting the total annual appropriation for state employee mileage reimbursement

  • Rep. Tony Klein
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

IT Discussion and background

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-64, 65
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Discussion with Appropriations

SAR's position allocation

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Positions

  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
3:15 PM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

Re-draft

  • Kathy Duclos
  • Dennis Reinhardt, Major, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

Review re-draft of Search and Rescue

  • Cairle Ault
  • Kathy Duclos
  • Capt. Robert Evans, Department of Public Safety
  • Gail LaPierre
  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.319 - An act relating to campaign finance reporting and disclaimers

  • Rep. Kurt Wright
10:45 AM

H.320 - An act relating to a citizens’ initiative process

  • Rep. Kurt Wright
11:00 AM

H.267 - An act relating to prohibiting certain employment after an elected or appointed official in the Executive Branch leaves public office

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
11:15 AM

H.393 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of South Burlington regarding the Library Department

  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith
11:20 AM

H.392 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of South Burlington regarding the Office of the City Clerk

  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith
11:30 AM

Burlington Police Dept. Communications

  • Michael E. Schirling, Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Joint meeting between House and Senate Government Operations in Room 11

  • Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
  • A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Michael E. Schirling, Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-73A, 73A,B, 74, 75
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Rick Gauthier, Director, Police Academy
  • Cindy Taylor Patch, Director of Training, Vermont Police Academy
3:00 PM

Retirement Issues

Clean-up

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-76, 77A, 77B, 78
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.406 - An act relating to town listers, assessors and auditors

  • Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
11:30 AM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

  • Capt. Robert Evans, Department of Public Safety
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • John Wood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Miscellaneous Amendments to Retirement Laws

Committee Discussion, finish up

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Mileage trends and potential savings

  • Ed Von Turkovich, Director of Business Development, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
9:30 AM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

Discussion regarding Search and Rescue Coordinator Position

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Draft bill VCGI to DII

Converting VT Center for Geographic Information into a division under the Dept. of Innovation and Information along with positions and employees.

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Darwin Thompson, Director PMO, Department of Information & Innovation
10:30 AM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

Committee discussion, finish up

  • Steven Collier, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
  • Michael E. Schirling, Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-85, 86, 87, 88, 89
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Theodore Hoppe
10:45 AM

Web Site Demonstration

Discussion on how HGO would like their Web site to look.

  • Jonathan Dao, User Support Specialist, Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Update I-pads

Update to IOS 6.1.2

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

Draft bill VCGI to DII

Moving six positions

  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
2:45 PM

H.275 - An act relating to unemployment insurance benefits for military spouses

  • Rep. Maxine Jo Grad
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

H.324 - An act relating to fish and wildlife license agents’ use of Internet connections provided by the state lottery

  • Rep. Jim Masland
3:30 PM

H.369 - An act relating to actions against town residents who petition town government

  • Rep. Teo Zagar
3:45 PM

H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct

  • David Hurlihy, Executive Director, Board of Medical Practice
  • Jon Porter, MD, Director, UVM, Center for Health and Wellbeing
  • Rep. Kate Webb
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 PM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:00 PM

Draft bill VCGI to DII

  • Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-90, 91
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.400 - An act relating to allowing municipalities to adopt bylaws regulating commercial building facades

  • Tricia Follert, Coordinator - Community Development, Morristown
  • Rep. Peter Peltz
  • Todd Thomas, Morristown Zoning Administrator, Morristown
11:00 AM

H.423 - An act relating to retaining proof of work documents at state and municipal contract work sites

  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
11:15 AM

H.440 - An act relating to extending the requirements of the Open Meeting Law

  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
11:30 AM

H.475 - An act relating to the retirement plan options for county deputy sheriffs

  • Rep. Linda J. Martin
11:55 AM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
  • Rep. Donna Sweaney
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.406 - An act relating to town listers, assessors and auditors

  • John Fike, President, Vermont Association of Listers and Assessors
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Bill Johnson, Director, Property Valuation & Review, Department of Taxes
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

FLOOR- if needed

10 minutes after adjournment

Committee Discussion - TBD

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Government Accountability Committee

Note: GAC will be meeting in Room 49

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion - TBD

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR- if needed

10 minutes ater adjournment

Committee Discussion - TBD

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.407 - An act relating to establishing state funding eligibility for for-profit and nonprofit organizations based on income ratios

  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
9:15 AM

Secretary of State Corporations Division business registration computer system

Requestion for review from House Appropriations

  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR- if needed

10 minutes after adjournment

Committee Discussion - TBD

Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR- if needed

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-93
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Emergency Management Positions

Moving positions from the Agency of Transportation to the Division of Emergency Management.

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Joe Flynn, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR- if needed

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Retension of Judges

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-94
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Emergency Management Positions

Moving positions from the Agency of Transportation to the Division of Emergency Management.

  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR-if needed

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-95A, 95B, 96, 97
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Campaign Finance Overview

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

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.392 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of South Burlington regarding the Office of the City Clerk

  • Donna Kinville, City Clerk, South Burlington
  • Martha Lyons, Union Chair, South Burlington
  • Robert Rusten, City Manager, South Burlington
  • Steven Stitzel, City Attorney, South Burlington
3:15 PM

H.393 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of South Burlington regarding the Library Department

  • Jennifer Kochman
  • Louise Murphy, Library Director, South Burlington
  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  • Robert Rusten, City Manager, South Burlington
  • Nancy Simson, Library Board, South Burlington
  • Steven Stitzel, City Attorney, South Burlington
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-98, 99, 100
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Julia Barnes, Executive Director, Vermont Democratic Party
  • Nick Charyk, Political Director, Vermont Democratic Party
  • Jack Lindley, Director, Republican Party
  • Robert Millar, Executive Director, Progressive Party
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-101, 102
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Various items including H.392

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.527 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of Northfield

  • Mel Adams, Chair, Charter Committee, Northfield
  • Kevin Beal, Chair, Board of Trustees, Northfield
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney and Vice Chair of Merger Committee, Northfield
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • John Quinn, Chair, Selectboard, Northfield
10:00 AM

H.512 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
10:45 AM

H.517 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of St. Albans

  • Bruce Cheeseman, Member, Charter Committee, St Albans
  • Steve Coon, Member, Selectboard, St Albans
  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
  • Carrie Johnson, Town Manager, St. Albans Town
11:15 AM

H.529 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Winooski Incorporated School District related to the term of district treasurer

There are two charter amendments for Winooski, but I have only one bill number

  • Rep. Clem Bissonnette
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-103
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Campaign Finance

Discussion in Committee

11:30 AM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Campaign Finance

Discussion in Committee

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Decorum Session

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-104, 105, 106, 107
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.525 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Stowe

  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alison Kaiser, Town Clerk, Stowe
  • Charles Safford, Town Manager, Stowe
10:00 AM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
11:00 AM

H.516 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Center for Geographic Information as the Division of Geospatial Technologies under the Department of Information and Innovation

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
11:10 AM

Miscellaneous Education Bill

Secretary's salary discussion

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
11:15 AM

South Burlington Charters

H.392 and H.393

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Campaign Finance

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Kate Rader, League of Woman Voters
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-108, 109, 110, 111
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

  • Roger Hunt, Superintendent, Water and Sewer, Milton
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
9:30 AM

S.27 - An act relating to respectful language in the Vermont Statutes Annotated

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
10:00 AM

H.512 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

  • John Bacon, Superintendent, Barre School District
10:30 AM

H.253 - An act relating to maintaining town records in a digital format

  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Trevor Lewis, Records Analyst, VSARA
  • Scott Reilly, Senior Archivist, VSARA
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester, VT Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Campaign Finance

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Brent Burns, Executive Director, Republican Party
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
3:00 PM

Auditor's Bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Brian Palaia, Town Manager, Town of Milton
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-112
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

H.536 - An act relating to the National Guard

  • Rep. Helen Head
2:30 AM

Floor Convenes

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-113, 114, 115, 116
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.534 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski

  • Rep. Clem Bissonnette
  • Rep. George Cross
  • Katherine Decarreau, City Manager, Winooski
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
11:00 AM

H.535 - An act relating to the approval of the adoption and to the codification of the charter of the Town of Woodford

  • Rep. Bill Botzow
  • Betty Charette, Member, Charter Committee, Town of Woodford
  • Ed Shea, Member, Charter Committee, Town of Woodford
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 minutes after adjournment

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Dinner Break

Promptly at 4:00 p.m.

5:30 PM

Electronic Control Devices-Tasers

Public Hearing in Room 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with sign up starting at 5:00 p.m.

  • Robert Appel, Retired Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Eugene Bifano, Warren, VT
  • Matthew Bray, Montpelier, VT
  • Morgan Brown, Peer Support Services
  • Eldon Carvey, Williston, VT
  • Theresa Davidonis, Thetford Center, VT
  • George Dincolesu
  • Jeff Dworkin, Montpelier, VT
  • Richard Farley, E. Dorset, VT
  • Casey Jones, E. Montpelier, VT
  • Barry Kade, Attorney, Montgomery, VT
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Daniel Stein, Plainfield, VT
  • Rhonda Taylor, Moultonborough, NH
  • Xenia Williams, Barre Town, VT
  • Donna Youngblood, Montpelier, VT
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen, Plainfield, VT
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-117, 118
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.54 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Nick Charyk, Political Director, Vermont Democratic Party
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Lawrence Lessig, Professor, Harvard Law School
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.168 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of robotic telephone calls unless the candidate has obtained written permission from the recipient

Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-119A, 119B, 120, 121
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Auditor's Bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
11:00 AM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Campaign Finance

Corporations discussion if not held at 11:00 a.m.

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-122, 123, 124
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Auditor's Bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Campaign Finance

  • Rep. Mark Huntley
3:00 PM

Campaign Finance

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-125, 126
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

FLOOR

9:30 AM

Campaign Finance

Discussion re: PACs

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist
  • Bob Stannard, Benson Dairy Farmer, Vermont Citizens Action Network
10:00 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sen. Diane Snelling
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Campaign Finance

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-127, 128, 129
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Walk Through

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-130, 131A, 131B
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.535 - An act relating to the approval of the adoption and to the codification of the charter of the Town of Woodford

Committee discussion and vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Campaign Finance

  • Cheryl Hanna, Professor of Law, Vermont Law School
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-132, 133, 134, 135
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Campaign Finance

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.534 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski

  • Rep. George Cross, Representative, Winooski
  • Kathy Deacarreau, City Clerk, Winooski
  • Paul Giuliani, Counsel, Town of Winooski
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
9:45 AM

S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life

One section

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Campaign Finance or FLOOR

PERHAPS VERY LATE NIGHT

  • Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-136, 137
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Claudette Sortino, Citizen
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-138, 139, 140, 141
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

  • Stuart Bennett, Attorney, VT Apartment Owners Assoc.
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Northfield
  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
  • Richard Kenney, Chief Water System, Hartford
10:00 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Cynthia Johnson, Calais
  • Matt Levin, Outreach and Development Director, Vermonters for a Clean Environment
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
11:00 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

Committee Discussion

  • Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

H.474 - An act relating to amending the membership and charge of the Government Accountability Committee

  • Rep. Maida Townsend
2:00 PM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

Voted out

Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-142, 143, 144
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.474 - An act relating to amending the membership and charge of the Government Accountability Committee

  • Sen. Diane Snelling
9:00 AM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

Amendment

  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Meeting with Speaker

1:00 PM

S.132 - An act relating to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and the service of process

  • Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Sheriffs Association
  • Bram Kronickfeld, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
2:00 PM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-145
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor of Accounts, State Auditor's Office
11:15 AM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
11:30 AM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-146, 147
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.537 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Brattleboro

  • Rep. Tristan Toleno
9:15 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

Amendment

  • Rep. Adam Greshin
  • Rep. Will Stevens
9:30 AM

H.541 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of Essex Junction

  • Rep. Tim Jerman
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-148A, 148B, 149
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

Amendment

  • Rep. Adam Greshin
  • Rep. Will Stevens
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

or FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-149, 150
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

or FLOOR

2:00 PM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

  • Rep. Adam Greshin
  • Rep. Butch Shaw
  • Rep. Will Stevens
4:45 PM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
5:30 PM

H.450 - An act relating to expanding the powers of regional planning commissions

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
6:15 PM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-151
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Diane Abbott, Doctor of Special Circumstances, Fletcher Allen Health Care
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

or FLOOR

2:30 PM

Personnel

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
10:00 AM

H.100 - An act relating to expanding the Commission on Women to include a member of the Progressive Party

Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Payroll and Expenses System Tutorial

10:00 AM

Payroll and Expenses System Tutorial

Meet in the Legislative Lounge

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

IT tutorial

  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-1,2
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

Conference Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:20 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Information Page

If needed

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Proposed Committee Bill re: Whistle Blower Protection

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor of Accounts, State Auditor's Office
10:30 AM

Proposed Committee Bill re: Whistle Blower Protection

I-pads and web information page

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State of the State Address

  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-3
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Proposed Committee Bill re: Whistle Blower Protection

  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Meet with Public Records Committee

Room 10

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

if needed

Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Payroll System

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

if needed

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-004
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:40 AM

H.593 - An act relating to the Winooski School District Charter’s term of office for the District Treasurer

  • Rep. Clem Bissonnette
  • Rep. George Cross, Representative
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Chief Performance Officer

  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Department of Finance & Management
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-005,006
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.558 - An act relating to the regulation of signage under municipal land use bylaws

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Bill Frank
9:30 AM

H.602 - An act relating to municipal budget committees

  • Rep. Ann Manwaring
10:00 AM

H.585 - An act relating to a study of law enforcement structure in the State

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
10:30 AM

H.587 - An act relating to repealing the authority of selectboards to lay out rights-of-way for extracting lumber or other material from private property

  • Rep. Maxine Jo Grad
11:15 AM

H.595 - An act relating to establishing the Agency of Controlled Substances

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Tom Stevens
12:00 PM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Budget Address

  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
3:30 PM

IT Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-007,008,009
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:15 AM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Director, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM

IT Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-010,011,012
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Overview of Office of Professional Regulation

Upcoming legislation

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.584 - An act relating to municipal regulation of parking lots and meters

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
  • Rep. Mike McCarthy
2:30 PM

IT Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-013
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

12:05 PM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

Conference Committee Meeting

2:15 PM

IT Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-014
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Emergency Operations Center

Tour of facility, Waterbury

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-015,016,017
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.622 - An act relating to early retirement allowance

  • Rep. Maida Townsend, Representative
9:20 AM

H.623 - An act relating to privatization contracts

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Rep. Maida Townsend, Representative
9:40 AM

H.624 - An act relating to temporary employees

  • Rep. Maida Townsend, Representative
10:00 AM

H.628 - An act relating to the list of delinquent taxpayers

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte
  • Kathleen Monty, Concerned Citizen
10:30 AM

S.27 - An act relating to respectful language in the Vermont Statutes Annotated

Committee Discussion

  • Karen Lafayette, Liaison, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

IT Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Dao, Application Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-018
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.27 - An act relating to respectful language in the Vermont Statutes Annotated

Invited, but not confirmed

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights (VCDR)
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-19,20
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

Discussion of alternative language.

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Kohn Rath Danon & Appel LLP
  • Steven Collier, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-021,022,023,024
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk and Treasurer, Barre City
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

H.681 - An act relating to the professional regulation for veterans, military service members, and military spouses

  • Rep. Bill Canfield, Fair Haven
3:40 PM

H.688 - An act relating to increasing the per diems of certain board and commission members

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
4:00 PM

H.718 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of Derby Line

  • Rep. Lynn Batchelor
4:15 PM

H.689 - An act relating to telecommuting

  • Rep. Curt McCormack
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
CD: 14-026,027,028,029
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Anne Galloway, Reporter, VT Digger
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Barry Kade, Attorney, Montgomery, VT
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.602 - An act relating to municipal budget committees

  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.585 - An act relating to a study of law enforcement structure in the State

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-032,033,034
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.708 - An act relating to electronic signatures in election petitions

  • Rep. Adam Greshin
11:30 AM

H.640 - An act relating to technical corrections

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • John Faas, Democratic Party
  • Jeremy Hansen, Assistant Professor, Norwich University
  • Cynthia Johnson, Calais
  • Emily Peyton, Candidate, Earth Activist
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-035,036,036
Meeting Record
8:55 AM

Amendment to H.640

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

  • Nicole Mace, Research Coordinator, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

H.128 - An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Todd Rathner, Legislative Liaison
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 minutes after the Floor

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

  • Rep. Adam Greshin
2:30 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Cosmetology section of the bill

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Nursing (including military licensing) section of the bill

  • Linda Davidson, Executive Officer, Nursing Board
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
3:30 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Pharmacy section of the bill

  • Ronald Klein, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
3:45 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Psychology section of the bill

  • Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-038,039,040,041,042
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Private Investigative and Security Section of bill

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
9:15 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Real Estate section

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Isaac Chavez, CEO, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • David Raphael, Chair, Real Estate Commission
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Electrology section of bill

  • Kathy Waskow, Electrology Advisor
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
10:15 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Social Work section of bill

  • Michael Gilman, Social Work Advisor
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Funeral section of the bill

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lisa Carlson, Executive Director, Funeral Ethics Organization
  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Josh Slocum, Funeral Consumers Alliance
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
11:50 AM

H.637 - An act relating to regulating precious metal dealers

  • Rep. Michel Consejo
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:50 PM

H.739 - An act relating to rulemaking by the Judicial Nominating Board

  • Rep. William J. Lippert
2:30 PM

H.227 - An act relating to licensing and regulating property inspectors

Home Inspectors section of the bill

  • Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Scott Buck, VT Association of Professional Home Inspectors
  • Isaac Chavez, CEO, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management
  • Sean McKenzie, Certified Home Inspector, Burlington Home Inspection Service
  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-043,044
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Dental Practioners/Sunrise Procedure

Dental Therapists

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Search and Rescue Division

  • Neil Van Dyke, Executive Director, Search and Rescue
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-045,046,047
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

State Lab Feasibility

  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Trey Martin, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

Mark up

  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.708 - An act relating to electronic signatures in election petitions

  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-048,049,050,051
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

Mark up and possible vote

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Mark up and possible vote

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 minutes after the Floor

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Michael Duane, Attorney General's Office
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Emily Peyton, Founding Partner, Hempfully Green!, Earth Activist
2:30 PM

H.602 - An act relating to municipal budget committees

Vote

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

Bill introduction

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

H.831 - An act relating to creating the position of Cold Case Investigator

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Patti J. Lewis
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-052,053,054,055
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.640 - An act relating to technical corrections

Amendments

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
9:15 AM

H.640 - An act relating to technical corrections

Amendment

  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
9:30 AM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

Mark up and vote

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

H.640 - An act relating to technical corrections

Amendment

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-056,057
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.845 - An act relating to allowing certain employees who exercise law enforcement powers to receive an early retirement allowance equal to their normal retirement allowance

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Susan Davis
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.822 - An act relating to requiring certain towns to have police departments

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge
  • Rep. Matthew Trieber
12:00 PM

Lunch

11:50 AM

H.587 - An act relating to repealing the authority of selectboards to lay out rights-of-way for extracting lumber or other material from private property

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Maxine Jo Grad
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-058,059,060
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Possible vote

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.644 - An act relating to the licensure and regulation of massage therapists

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
  • Rep. Tim Jerman
2:45 PM

H.727 - An act relating to executive sessions under the Vermont Open Meeting Law

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Will Stevens
3:00 PM

H.773 - An act relating to Vermont Pension Investment Committee guidelines concerning proxy voting and compensation

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
3:15 PM

H.775 - An act relating to a prohibition on banning certain breeds of dogs from a municipality

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Dave Potter
3:30 PM

H.752 - An act relating to requiring municipal entities to register and report as lobbyists

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
3:45 PM

H.846 - An act relating to ethics rules for the Executive and Legislative Branches of government and the creation of the Vermont Ethics Commission

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
4:00 PM

H.671 - An act relating to placing liquor control investigators within the Department of Public Safety

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
4:15 PM

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

Bill introduction

  • Rep. William J. Lippert
4:25 PM

H.792 - An act relating to the creation of the Legislative Confidential Government Oversight Committee

Bill introduction

  • Rep. William J. Lippert
4:35 PM

H.753 - An act relating to law enforcement officer regulation

Bill introduction

  • Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Judiciary Committee
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-061,062,063,064,065
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

Vote

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.831 - An act relating to creating the position of Cold Case Investigator

  • Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Local Government Day

Senate Chambers

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

H.227 - An act relating to licensing and regulating property inspectors

Merging into H.656?

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
4:15 PM

H.863 - An act relating to public records

draft 3.1-Whistleblower

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-066,067,068,069,070
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.852 - An act relating to improving workforce education and training

  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith
9:00 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
  • John Faas, Democratic Party
  • Robert Millar, Executive Director, Progressive Party
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.41 - An act relating to water and sewer service

Bill signing in Governor's ceremonial office

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees

11:30 AM

H.585 - An act relating to a study of law enforcement structure in the State

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 minutes after Floor

Vermont Training Academy

LEAB Report and training equipment. Also perhaps up to two representatives of equipment may attend.

  • Rick Gauthier, Director, Police Academy
  • Rick Smith, CEO and President, Taser Company
  • Kenneth Stethem, CEO, Aegis Industries
3:00 PM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

  • Rick Gauthier, Director, Police Academy
3:30 PM

Sunrise-Speech Pathologists

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Wrap up and Vote

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-071,072,073
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.681 - An act relating to the professional regulation for veterans, military service members, and military spouses

  • Rep. Bill Canfield
  • Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Woman's Veteran Committee
  • Gary DeGasta, Chair, Veterans' Advisory Council
  • Paul Jardine, Vermont National Guard
  • Andrian Megrath, Vice President, Vietnam Veterans of America
12:00 PM

Lunch

Working lunch

1:00 PM

Sunrise-Speech Pathologists

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
1:30 PM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Soares, Chair, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-074,075,076,077
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after the Floor adjourns

Office of Professional Regulation

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

H.584 - An act relating to municipal regulation of parking lots and meters

  • Phil Swanson, Town & Village Manager, Town of Woodstock
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Nicole Mace, Research Coordinator, Vermont School Boards Association
3:00 PM

H.718 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of Derby Line

Voted out of committee

3:15 PM

H.794 - An act relating to municipal authority to repair vacant buildings

  • Rep. Linda J. Martin
3:30 PM

H.602 - An act relating to municipal budget committees

Voted out of committee

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Ethics Committee

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke
  • David Coates
  • Rep. William F. Johnson
  • Rep. Will Stevens
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-078A,078B,079,080,081
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Behavioral Health, Department of Mental Health
  • Rick Gauthier, Director, Police Academy
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

H.794 - An act relating to municipal authority to repair vacant buildings

Vote

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Linda J. Martin
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 AM

H.671 - An act relating to placing liquor control investigators within the Department of Public Safety

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

H.779 - An act relating to a livable wage for employees of the Vermont State Colleges and the University of Vermont

Bill introduction

  • Rep. John Moran
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-082A,082B,083,084
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.757 - An act relating to exemptions to the Public Records Act

  • Brenna Galdenzi, volunteer, Green Mountain Animal Defenders
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lori Kettler
  • Ani Quigley, Student, University of Vermont
11:00 AM

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

  • Keith Clark, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Rick Gauthier, Director, Police Academy
  • Douglas Johnston, Chief of Police, Springfield, Springfield
  • Remy Martin, Chief of Police, Dover
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

H.757 - An act relating to exemptions to the Public Records Act

  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barry Kade, Attorney, Montgomery, VT
Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-085,086,087
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after the Floor

H.757 - An act relating to exemptions to the Public Records Act

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.584 - An act relating to municipal regulation of parking lots and meters

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.831 - An act relating to creating the position of Cold Case Investigator

  • Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeff Ladue, New Hampshire State Police
  • Rep. Patti J. Lewis
1:30 PM

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

Walk through and vote

  • Keith Clark, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

H.584 - An act relating to municipal regulation of parking lots and meters

Walk through and vote

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.227 - An act relating to licensing and regulating property inspectors

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-088,089
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.757 - An act relating to exemptions to the Public Records Act

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.681 - An act relating to the professional regulation for veterans, military service members, and military spouses

and draft misc. retirement items

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-090,091,092,093
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

VLCT may present written testimony

  • Eugene Bifano, Vice President, Vermont Constables Association, Vermont Constables Association
  • Keith Clark, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

Possible vote

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Treadwell, Chief, Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

H.585 - An act relating to a study of law enforcement structure in the State

Voted out the "law enforcement summer study bill" favorably 11-0-0

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 minutes after Floor adjouns

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

Review of draft 3.1

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.681 - An act relating to the professional regulation for veterans, military service members, and military spouses

Review draft 1.1

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

Reviewed draft 3; reviewed draft 4

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-094,095,096,097
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.516 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Center for Geographic Information as the Division of Geospatial Technologies under the Department of Information and Innovation

David Brotzman testified by phone

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Darwin Thompson, Director PMO, Department of Information & Innovation
9:30 AM

H.671 - An act relating to placing liquor control investigators within the Department of Public Safety

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Derochers, Executive Director, Department of Public Safety-Administration
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
  • Stephanie O'Brien, Chair, Liquor Control Board
11:00 AM

H.637 - An act relating to regulating precious metal dealers

  • Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
  • Mike Gadue, Attorney, Martin's Coins
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-098,099,100,101
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.516 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Center for Geographic Information as the Division of Geospatial Technologies under the Department of Information and Innovation

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Pay Act

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-102,103,104
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

Offered two amendments

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Rep. Jim Masland
9:25 AM

Pay Act

  • Keith Clark, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Kevin McLaughlin, Sheriff, Chittenden County Sheriff's Department
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Possible Floor or Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

Two amendments: 1 and 3

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:40 PM

Pay Act

  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-105,106,107
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR if needed

Committee Discussion if not on the Floor

1:45 PM

Pay Act

  • Gary Hoadley, Director, Labor Relations
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Human Resources
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
4:00 AM

H.877 - An act relating to repeal of report requirements that are at least five years old

  • Rep. Michel Consejo
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-108
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Pay Act

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR if necessary

Committee discussion if not on FLOOR

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Moore, Network/Systems Administrator, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR if necessary

Committee Discussion of not on FLOOR

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-109
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Stop-by visit

Will stop by at some point today.

  • Harold Cooney, Northeast Regional Liaison, Department of Defense
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Possible Floor or Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-110,111,112
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.882 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Robert Millar, Executive Director, Progressive Party
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.757 - An act relating to exemptions to the Public Records Act

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

Lunch

12:15 PM

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

  • Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Training Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.882 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees

  • Rep. Bill Canfield
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.882 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

9:40 AM

H.882 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees

Reconsideration of amendment 1.1 presented by Rep. Consejo and Rep. Devereux

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR-if needed

OR Charters

Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR if needed

OR Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-115A,115B,116A,116B,117
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

Committee Discussion-Amendments

  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.881 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of Westford

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Martha Heath
3:30 PM

H.870 - An act relating to the merger of the Town of Pittsford and the Pittsford Fire District No. 1

  • Rep. Butch Shaw
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-118,119,120,121
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

Amendment

  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of East Montpelier

Introduction

  • Carl Etnier, Member, Charter Committee, East Montpelier Selectboard
  • Bruce Johnson, Town Administrator, Town of East Montpelier
  • Rep. Tony Klein
9:30 AM

H.886 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of Panton

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
9:45 AM

H.888 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Milton

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
  • Brian Palaia, Mayor, Town of Milton
  • Bonnie Pease, volunteer, Milton Library
10:30 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Jeremy Hansen, Assistant Professor, Norwich University
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws and to lobbyist reporting

  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

S.168 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to laws governing municipalities

  • Shaun Gilpin, Coordinator - Mobile Home Project, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-122,123A,123B,123A,123B
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.293 - An act relating to reporting on population-level outcomes and indicators and on program-level performance measures

Bill introduction

  • Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Coordinator, Agency of Human Services
  • Monica Hutt, Director of Operations, Agency of Human Services
  • Sen. Diane Snelling
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Department of Finance & Management
11:00 AM

H.890 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington regarding the redistricting of City election areas

Redistricting

  • Thomas Ayres, City Councilor, City Of Burlington
  • Gene Bergman, Senior Assistant Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Robert Bristow-Johnson, Map Maker for this redistricting only, Burlington
  • Jim Holway, Citizen, City Of Burlington
  • Jane Knodell, City Councilor, City Of Burlington
  • Robert Rusten, Chief Administrative Officer, Burlington
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kurt Wright
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-124
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.543 - An act relating to records and reports of the Auditor of Accounts

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR if necessary

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-125,126,127
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.516 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Center for Geographic Information as the Division of Geospatial Technologies under the Department of Information and Innovation

  • Jed Guertin
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Bruce Westcott
10:00 AM

S.218 - An act relating to temporary employees

  • Annie Accettella, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • David Huber, Law Clerk, Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly-Election of Legislative Trustee to the University of Vermont Board of Trustees

11:30 AM

S.256 - An act relating to the solemnization of a marriage by a Judicial Bureau hearing officer

  • Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
11:50 AM

H.738 - An act relating to repeal of reciprocal beneficiaries law

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-128,129,130
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.168 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to laws governing municipalities

  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Retired teachers' health benefit plan

  • Joel Cook, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-131,132
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

JRH19 - Joint resolution relating to encouraging New Hampshire to enact laws protecting emergency responders from across state lines

  • Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

National Conference of State Legislatures

  • Todd Haggerty, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures
3:30 PM

H.870 - An act relating to the merger of the Town of Pittsford and the Pittsford Fire District No. 1

  • Rep. Butch Shaw
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-133,134,135
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.673 - An act relating to retired teachers' health care costs

  • Vaughn Altemus, School Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:00 AM

S.293 - An act relating to reporting on population-level outcomes and indicators and on program-level performance measures

  • Lauren-Glenn Davidian, Executive Director, Common Good VT
  • Pat McDonald
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Department of Finance & Management
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-136,137,138,139,140
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.516 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Center for Geographic Information as the Division of Geospatial Technologies under the Department of Information and Innovation

  • Jason Aronowitz, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.892 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority

  • Tom Golonka, Montpelier
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
  • Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
  • George Malek, President, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.225 - An act relating to a report on recommended changes in the structure of Vermont State employment in order to reduce employment-related stress

  • Patricia Bennett, Dispatcher, Department of Public Safety
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.218 - An act relating to temporary employees

  • Patricia Gabel, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
3:30 PM

Teachers' Retirement

  • David Coates
Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-141,142,143
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.892 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.765 - An act relating to establishing new levels of law enforcement officer certification

  • Keith Clark, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Criminal Justice Training Council
11:15 AM

H.892 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-144,145,146
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.892 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority

Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.673 - An act relating to retired teachers' health care costs

Retired Teachers' Health Care, discussion and possible vote

  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:15 PM

S.256 - An act relating to the solemnization of a marriage by a Judicial Bureau hearing officer

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. William J. Lippert
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-147,148,149,150
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.168 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to laws governing municipalities

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Zachary Mauldin, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Tom Stevens
9:00 AM

H.894 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier and to merging the Montpelier Fire District No. 1 into the City of Montpelier

  • John Hollar, Mayor, City of Montpelier
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper
  • John Oden, City Clerk, Montpelier
  • Jonathan Williams, Lobbyist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Rep. Steve Carr
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rep. Paul Ralston
11:00 AM

S.293 - An act relating to reporting on population-level outcomes and indicators and on program-level performance measures

Discussion and vote

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.893 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the North Branch Fire District No. 1

  • Lynda Holland, Director, Fire District
  • Rep. John Moran
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

OLYMPIANS

House Floor

3:30 PM

H.516 - An act relating to establishing the Vermont Center for Geographic Information as the Division of Geospatial Technologies under the Department of Information and Innovation

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-151,151.1,151.2,152
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

JRS27 - Joint resolution relating to an application of the General Assembly for Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution

  • Ryan Clayton, Wolf Pac
  • Sen. Bill Doyle
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

JRS27 - Joint resolution relating to an application of the General Assembly for Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution

ROOM 10

  • Benjamin Brown, Citizen
  • Bill Butler, Citizen
  • Rick Hubbard, Citizen
  • Lawrence Lessig, Professor, Harvard Law School
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.239 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances

  • Rep. David L. Deen
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-153,154
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

JRH19 - Joint resolution relating to encouraging New Hampshire to enact laws protecting emergency responders from across state lines

  • Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kristi Morse, Chair, Springfield Selectboard
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.168 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to laws governing municipalities

  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-155
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.757 - An act relating to exemptions to the Public Records Act

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

JRS27 - Joint resolution relating to an application of the General Assembly for Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.218 - An act relating to temporary employees

Draft 3.1; Voted out bill

  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
  • Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
9:40 AM

S.218 - An act relating to temporary employees

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
9:55 AM

S.225 - An act relating to a report on recommended changes in the structure of Vermont State employment in order to reduce employment-related stress

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Laurie Lanphear, Director of Operations, Retirement Division
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-156
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-157
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

Positions Pilot Program

  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-158
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

H.673 - An act relating to retired teachers' health care costs

  • Rep. Jeff Wilson
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR if necessary

Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-159,160
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.885 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Positions Pilot Program

  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 PM

FLOOR

If needed

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-161,162,163
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

H.882 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees

  • Rep. Maida Townsend
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

H.656 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Chris Winters, Director, Secretary of State's Office
3:20 PM

H.225 - An act relating to a statewide policy on the use of and training requirements for electronic control devices

Voted bill out with Senate Amendments

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

FLOOR

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
3:45 PM

S.193 - An act relating to establishing an interim Public Retirement Plan Study Committee

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 PM

FLOOR

If needed

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-164
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to the open meeting law

discussed conference committee recommendation and voted in the affirmative

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

discussion of Appropriations provision on Senate passed budget; ethics panel discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:30 PM

Lunch

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 PM

FLOOR

If needed

Thursday, May 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Dinner Break

7:00 PM

FLOOR

If needed

Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:30 PM

FLOOR

5:30 PM

Dinner Break

6:30 PM

FLOOR

If necessary

Saturday, May 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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