2013-2014 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Judiciary (Room 30)
The House Committee on Judiciary considers matters relating to judicial and legal affairs.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 9, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- 15 minutes after the floor
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Committee Meeting and Introductions
- 1:30 PM
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Inaugural Address
Friday, January 11, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-1, 2, 3
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Orientation to Judiciary
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- 15 minutes after floor
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Judicial Branch Overview for 2013
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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Judiciary Budget Adjustment
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-4, 5, 6
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 10 minutes after floor
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Judiciary Budget Adjustment
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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House Caucus
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Introductions and Priorities
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-7, 8
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Update from VT State's Attorneys
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney
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Emmet Helrich, Community Coordinator, Rapid Intervention Community Court, Chittenden County States Attorney Office
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney
- 10:00 AM
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Update from VT Defender General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General
- 11:00 AM
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Tax Camp
Room 11
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Joint Committee Meeting between House Judiciary and House Government Operation in Room 11
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Sarah London, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
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Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Administration
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Sarah London, Legal Counsel, Executive Department
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-9, 10
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Update from VT Attorney General's Office
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Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- after floor
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TBA
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Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
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Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-11, 12
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
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Update from Department of Public Safety
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Francis "Paco" Aumand, Director, Division of Criminal Justice Services
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
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Francis "Paco" Aumand, Director, Division of Criminal Justice Services
- 1:00 PM
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To Be Scheduled
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-13; joint hearing tapes in House Transportation
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 10:45 AM
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H.1 - An act relating to repealing the requirement that superior court clerks keep a separate book of judgments
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
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Kathy Hobart, Clerk, Lamoille Superior Court
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Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Gasoline Pricing in Vermont
Joint Hearing with House Transportation and House Commerce, Room 11
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
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Ronald Hubert, Gasoline Retailer, self
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Gregg Laskoski, Senior Petroleum Analyst, GasBuddy.com
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Daniel McLean, Senior Press Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
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Steve Pietryka, Sales Manager, Champlain Oil Co., Inc.
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Fred Rozell, Retail Pricing Director, Oil Price Information Services
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Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator
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William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
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Skip Vallee, CEO, R.L. Vallee, Inc.
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
- 7:00 PM
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Gasoline Pricing in Vermont
Joint Public Hearing with House Transportation and House Commerce Committees, Colchester High School
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Todd Bergeron, Citizen, self
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Cheryl Cote, Gasoline Retailer, self
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Carl Fowler, self
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John Lomas, Citizen, self
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Dave Rockford, Citizen, self
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Bill Strong, Citizen, self
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Alex Weinhagen, Gasoline consumer, self
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Todd Bergeron, Citizen, self
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
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Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
- 11:00 AM
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Update on Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Monica Weeber, Director of Planning and Organizational Development
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 3:00 PM
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Sexual Harassment Training
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-17, 18, 19,
Meeting Record
- 7:30 AM
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Vermont Legal Aid Legislative Breakfast
Capitol Plaza, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- 9:00 AM
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Update on Court Diversion
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Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director
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Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director
- 9:45 AM
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Update Community Justice Centers
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Yvonne Byrd, Community Justice Executive, Montpelier Community Justice Center
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Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator
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Yvonne Byrd, Community Justice Executive, Montpelier Community Justice Center
- 10:30 AM
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Update from VT Crime Victims Services
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Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
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Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's Budget Address
- 3:30 PM
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H.1 - An act relating to repealing the requirement that superior court clerks keep a separate book of judgments
Committee Discussion and possible vote.
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Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
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Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist, VT State Archives & Records Administration
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Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-20, 21, 22
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- 10:45 AM
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Update from Spectrum's Rapid Referral Program
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Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Burlington, VT
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Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Burlington, VT
- 1:00 PM
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Update on H.535 (2012), Section 1 - Race and Sentencing - Interim Report
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Max Schlueter, Executive Director, VT Center for Justice Research
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Robin Weber, Senior Research Associate, VT Center for Justice Research
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Max Schlueter, Executive Director, VT Center for Justice Research
- 2:00 PM
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Update on H. 535 (2012), Sections 2 & 4 - Bias-free Policing Policy
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
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Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-23, 24, 25
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 10:45 AM
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Overview of Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Sarah Kenney, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Sarah Kenney, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 12:00 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Overview of Law Enforcement
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Keith Clark, VT Sheriff's Association
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Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
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Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington Police Department
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Keith Clark, VT Sheriff's Association
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-26, 27, 28, 29
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
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Richard Cassidy, Esq.
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Richard Cassidy, Esq.
- 10:00 AM
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
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Donna Lemieux, Person in recovery
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Stephen Prevost, Person in recovery
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
- 1:00 PM
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Legislative Briefing
House Chamber - Climate Change
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Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist
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Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist
- 2:00 PM
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
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David Fenster, Vermont State's Attorney, Addison County State's Attorneys
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Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
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Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Combined testimony and committee discussion
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Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
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Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- immediately after floor
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H.240 - An act relating to Executive Branch fees
Committee Discussion
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Alison Clarkson, Representative
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Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
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Alison Clarkson, Representative
- 10:30 AM
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H.523 - An act relating to court administration and procedure
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
- 11:30 AM
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To Be Scheduled
- 1:00 PM
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Committee Discussion
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Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-38, 39
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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H.523 - An act relating to court administration and procedure
Discussion of committee bill
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
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Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.523 - An act relating to court administration and procedure
Discussion of committee bill
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Bill mark-up and committee discussion.
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Joel Cook, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Steve Howard, Legislative Director, VSEA
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J.P. Isabelle, Executive Assistant, Office of the State Treasurer
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Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Mike O'Neil, President, VT Troopers Association
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
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Joel Cook, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
Committee discussion and mark-up
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
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Tom Dalton, Director, HowardCenter
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Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter
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Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
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Jill Olson, VP Policy and Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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David Verge, Client, HowardCenter
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-45, 46
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Results Based Accountability
House Chamber - Joint Meeting of the House and Senate
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Mark Friedman, Director of the Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
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Mark Friedman, Director of the Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
- 10:30 AM
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S.2 - An act relating to sentence calculations
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- after the floor
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Final committee mark-up and discussion
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:30 PM
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Results Based Accountability
House Chamber - "Turn the Curve" presentation
Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-47
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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H.523 - An act relating to court administration and procedure
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
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Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
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To Be Scheduled
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-48, 49
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 15 minutes after floor
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H.79 - An act relating to penalties for the sale of regulated drugs in a dwelling
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
- 20 minutes after floor
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H.103 - An act relating to the use or sale of drugs on abandoned property
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor
- 25 minutes after floor
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H.121 - An act relating to law enforcement access to prescription records at pharmacies
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Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
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Rep. Suzi Wizowaty
- 30 minutes after floor
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H.106 - An act relating to unexpected intoxication by medical prescription as a criminal defense
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Rep. Bill Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Bill Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 40 minutes after the floor
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Report regarding contact with House Government Operations Committee
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Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson, Committee Liaison
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Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson, Committee Liaison
- 12:00 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Minor Guardianship Report
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
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Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 3:15 PM
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H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Committee Discussion
- 5:00 PM
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Joint Committee on Judicial Retention
Judicial Retention Initial Interviews
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Judge William Cohen
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James Crucitti, Judge
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Judge Kathleen Manley
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Judge Timothy Tomasi
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Judge William Cohen
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-50, 51
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Opiate discussion
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Dan Bigg, Director, Chicago Recovery Alliance
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
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Patrick Lapore, Person in recovery
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Alexander Walley, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University
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Dan Bigg, Director, Chicago Recovery Alliance
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Pending activities and priorities
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-52, 53; joint committee testimony is in House Human Services
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Methamphetamine and pharmacy issues
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Bob Bick, Director, HowardCenter
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Seth DiSanto, Chief, Newport Police Department
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Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
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Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
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Bob Bick, Director, HowardCenter
- 11:00 AM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Joint Hearing with House Human Services Committee, room 10
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Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, Chair of the Emergency Department, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
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Cy Jordan, Medical Director, VMS Education & Research Foundation: Safe and Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vermont
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Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, Chair of the Emergency Department, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Joint Hearing with House Human Services Committee, Room 11
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Zail S. Berry, MD, Pain Medicine Specialist
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Gilbert Fanciullo, MD, Director, Pain Management Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
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Cy Jordan, Medical Director, VMS Education & Research Foundation: Safe and Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vermont
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Carlos Pino, M.D.Director Pain Medicine Center, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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Zail S. Berry, MD, Pain Medicine Specialist
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- after floor
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H.431 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure actions
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Grace Pazdan, Attorney
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 1:00 PM
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H.99 - An act relating to equal pay
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
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Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Pharmacology 101
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Dr. John Brooklyn, Director, Methadone Program, HowardCenter
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Dr. John Brooklyn, Director, Methadone Program, HowardCenter
- 12:00 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.287 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers
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Kelly Jacobsen, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
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Ben Katz, Senior Trooper, Vermont State Police, Williston
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Rep. Diane Lanpher
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Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
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Rep. Herb Russell
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Chris Winters, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Rep. Mike Yantachka
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Kelly Jacobsen, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.99 - An act relating to equal pay
Committee discussion
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
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Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
- 10:30 AM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Report on pain protocol; hub and spoke treatment model, current treatments
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
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Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
- 12:00 PM
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Local Government Day
Vermont League of Cities and Towns Luncheon, Capitol Plaza Hotel
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Joint Hearing with House Human Services Committee, Room 10, Naloxone
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
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Pat Glynn, Lieutenant Detective, Police Department, Quincy, Massachusetts
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Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter
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Michael Shirling, Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
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Dan Troidl, Commander, Special Investigations Section, Vermont State Police
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
- 5:00 PM
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Judicial Retention Initial Interviews
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Judge Robert Gerety
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Judge William Griffin
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Judge Barbara Zander
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Judge Thomas Zonay
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Judge Robert Gerety
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-63
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
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Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and University of Vermont Trustees
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-64
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Training
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-65, 66
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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To Be Scheduled
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
Committee discussion and mark-up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
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Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
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Cindy Maguire, Assistant Attorney General
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 7:00 PM
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Judicial Retention Committee
Public hearing, room 11
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-67, 68; joint committee tapes are with House Human Services
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.212 - An act relating to monitoring the purchase of products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine
Room 46, Human Services Committee Room
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:00 AM
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H.212 - An act relating to monitoring the purchase of products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committe, Room 10
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John Federico, Corporal, Burlington Police Department
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Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
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Ronald Klein, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
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Lt. Kraig LaPorte, Vermont State Police
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Roy McKinney, Director, Maine Drug and Enforcement Agency
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Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS)
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John Federico, Corporal, Burlington Police Department
- 11:00 AM
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H.212 - An act relating to monitoring the purchase of products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committee, Room 10
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Meika DiPietro, Program Manager, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System, Department of Health
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Meika DiPietro, Program Manager, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System, Department of Health
- 11:30 AM
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H.331 - An act relating to a systemic response to opioid addiction
Methamphetamines
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Lt. Reg Trayah, Station Commander, Shaftsbury, Clandestine Lab Commander, Vermont State Police
-
Lt. Reg Trayah, Station Commander, Shaftsbury, Clandestine Lab Commander, Vermont State Police
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.287 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers
Committee discussion
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-69, 70, 71, 72, 73
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.79 - An act relating to penalties for the sale of regulated drugs in a dwelling
- --
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H.103 - An act relating to the use or sale of drugs on abandoned property
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.287 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers
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Royal Barnard, Dealer/Investor/Hobby Collector/Appraiser
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Royal Barnard, Dealer/Investor/Hobby Collector/Appraiser
- 11:30 AM
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H.511 - An act relating to automated sales suppression devices, also known as "zappers"
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
-
Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
-
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-74
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
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H.79 - An act relating to penalties for the sale of regulated drugs in a dwelling
- --
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H.103 - An act relating to the use or sale of drugs on abandoned property
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
Committee Discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse
Trespass
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-75, 76 ,77
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
Committee discussion, final mark-up, and possible VOTE
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
- 12:00 PM
-
Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.511 - An act relating to automated sales suppression devices, also known as "zappers"
Zappers, Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
- 3:30 PM
-
H.431 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure actions
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Richard Brock, Lobbyist
-
Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Julie Carp, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
John Hollar, Lobbyist, A.I.A
-
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Susan Steckel, Attorney
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Richard Brock, Lobbyist
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-78, 79, 80, 81
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.287 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers
Committee discussion and mark-up
-
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
-
Nick Ferro, Owner, NT Ferro Jewelers
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Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Ben Katz, Senior Trooper, Vermont State Police, Williston
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John Martin, Owner, Martin's Coins
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Duane Merrill, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Duane Merrill & Co, Auctioneers and Appraisers
-
Tim Puro, Owner, Puro's Coins and Jewelry
-
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
- 11:45 AM
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Committee Discussion
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
-
H.103 - An act relating to the use or sale of drugs on abandoned property
- --
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H.79 - An act relating to penalties for the sale of regulated drugs in a dwelling
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:45 PM
-
H.431 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure actions
Review of final draft and vote.
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:15 PM
-
H.315 - An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Paul N. Poirier
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
H.41 - An act relating to civil forfeiture of retirement payments to public officials convicted of certain crimes
Update
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-82, 83, 84, 85
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.99 - An act relating to equal pay
Committee discussion
-
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
-
Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
-
Janet Doyle, Manager, International Business Machines
-
Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
-
Ed Larson, Executive Director, Barre Granite Association
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Chris Magnan, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
-
Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Grocers' Association
-
Shawn Shouldice, Lobbyist, Capital Connections, LLC
-
Julio Thompson, Director, Attorney General's Office
-
Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
-
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 3:30 PM
-
H.287 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-86, 87, 88, 89
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Liability issues in NARCAN
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.287 - An act relating to modifying record retention and related requirements for pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers
Final committee discussion and possible vote
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
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H.99 - An act relating to equal pay
Final committee discussion and possible vote
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- Afternoon
-
H.1 - An act relating to repealing the requirement that superior court clerks keep a separate book of judgments
Final committee discussion and vote
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Party Caucuses
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-90, 91
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse
Amendments
(H.200 Decriminalization of Marijuana will be rescheduled.)-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:00 AM
-
Bill Signing Ceremony
H.41, Ceremonial Office
- 1:00 PM
-
H.99 - An act relating to equal pay
Amendments
-
Rep. Bob Bouchard, Colchester
-
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
-
Rep. Bob Bouchard, Colchester
- 2:00 PM
-
H.95 - An act relating to unclaimed life insurance benefits
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, United Insurance Company of America
-
Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, Representative
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, United Insurance Company of America
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
To Be Scheduled
Final preparation for presenting H.522 and H.65
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-92, 93
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse
Amendments
-
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
-
Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson
- --
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H.65 - An act relating to limited immunity from liability for reporting a drug or alcohol overdose
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.31 - An act relating to consideration of interests in revocable estate planning instruments when making a property settlement in a divorce proceeding
-
Patricia Benelli, Chair, Family Law Committee, Vt. Bar Asso.
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Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Murray, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
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Patricia Benelli, Chair, Family Law Committee, Vt. Bar Asso.
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
-
S.47 - An act relating to protection orders and second degree domestic assault
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch with Governor Shumlin
Ceremonial Office
- --
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Party Caucuses
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- after caucus
-
S.148 - An act relating to criminal investigation records and the Vermont Public Records Act
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-97
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.74 - An act relating to nonjudicial discipline
-
Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
-
Forest Glodgett, State Command Sergeant Major, Vermont National Guard
-
Michael Heston, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
- 9:00 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Retention of Judges
- After joint assembly
-
House Convenes
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-98
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Rep. Christopher Pearson
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-99, 100, 101
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.270 - An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 11:15 AM
-
S.1 - An act relating to studies on classification of criminal offenses, development of a cost-benefit model for assessing criminal and juvenile justice programs, and the role of administrative hearing officers
Sentencing issues from Judge Michael Kupersmith
-
Michael Kupersmith, District Court Judge
-
Michael Kupersmith, District Court Judge
- 12:00 PM
-
Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.74 - An act relating to nonjudicial discipline
Final committee discussion and possible vote.
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:00 PM
-
S.150 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws related to motor vehicles
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:00 PM
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
Committee discussion
- --
-
H.38 - An act relating to primary seat belt enforcement
Committee discussion
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-102, 103, 104, 105, 106
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Trevor Colby, Sheriff, Essex County
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
-
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- After the floor
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
-
Lori Augustyniak, Coordinator, Prevention Works
-
Dr. John Brooklyn, Director, HowardCenter
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chris Dinnan, Citizen, Wallingford
-
Neil langer, Citizen, Mendon
-
George Merkel, Chief of Police, Vergennes
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Robin Weber, Senior Research Associate, VT Center for Justice Research
-
Lori Augustyniak, Coordinator, Prevention Works
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-107, 108, 109
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.148 - An act relating to criminal investigation records and the Vermont Public Records Act
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
-
Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
-
Steve McQueen, Chief, Winooski Police Department
-
Michael Shirling, Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 3:30 PM
-
H.74 - An act relating to nonjudicial discipline
Committee discussion
-
Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Colonel Ellen Abbott, Counsel, Vermont National Guard
- 3:45 PM
-
H.431 - An act relating to mediation in foreclosure actions
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 4:00 PM
-
S.132 - An act relating to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and the service of process
-
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County, Vermont Sheriffs Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County, Vermont Sheriffs Association
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-110, 111, 112
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Sentencing Issues from Robert Sand
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 15 minutes after the floor
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Committee Discussion
-
Will Labate, Intern, Legislative Council
-
Will Labate, Intern, Legislative Council
- 1:15 PM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Committee discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- After the floor
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Review latest draft and committee discussion.
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Decorum Session
- 3:45 PM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Final mark-up and vote.
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Joint committee meeting with House Human Services, Room 10
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Sen. Claire Ayer, Sponsor
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Ann Cummings, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
-
Jean Mallary, Citizen, Vermont
-
Katherine Tucker, Compassion and Choices Oregon
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Sen. Claire Ayer, Sponsor
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- After the floor
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Joint committee meeting with House Human Services, Room 11, Committee discussion
-
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
-
Edward Mahoney Ph.D, President, Vermont Alliance for Ethical Health Care (VAEH)
-
Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
-
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
- 3:45 PM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Committee discussion and vote.
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.132 - An act relating to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and the service of process
Committee discussion
-
Keith Clark, Vermont Sheriffs Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Kevin McLaughlin, Sheriff, Chittenden County Sheriff's Department
-
Keith Clark, Vermont Sheriffs Association
- 10:00 AM
-
S.1 - An act relating to studies on classification of criminal offenses, development of a cost-benefit model for assessing criminal and juvenile justice programs, and the role of administrative hearing officers
Committee discussion
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
-
S.47 - An act relating to protection orders and second degree domestic assault
Committee discussion
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- After the floor
-
To Be Scheduled
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Consideration of amendments.
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Debate and presentation of H.200 on the floor.
- 1:00 PM
-
S.31 - An act relating to consideration of interests in revocable estate planning instruments when making a property settlement in a divorce proceeding
Committee discussion
-
Patricia Benelli, Dakin and Benelli
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Murray, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
-
Patricia Benelli, Dakin and Benelli
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-119, 120; public hearing CDs are with House Human Services
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Amendments
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, Northfield
-
Rep. Bob Helm, Fair Haven
-
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Representative
-
Rep. Kurt Wright
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Party Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Amendments
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:15 PM
-
S.1 - An act relating to studies on classification of criminal offenses, development of a cost-benefit model for assessing criminal and juvenile justice programs, and the role of administrative hearing officers
Committee discussion
-
Max Schleuter, Executive Director, VT Center for Justice Research
-
Max Schleuter, Executive Director, VT Center for Justice Research
- 2:30 PM
-
House Convenes
- 5:00 PM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Sign up begins for public hearing, House Chamber
- 5:30 PM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Public hearing with House Human Services Committee, House Chamber
-
Miriam Adams, Hinesburg
-
Stuart Alexander, M.D., Jericho
-
Marie Antones, Burlington
-
Richard Austin, M.D., Shelburne
-
David Babbott, M.D., Shelburne
-
Christine Barnes, Northfield
-
Joanna Bisceglio, Waterbury Center
-
Dorothy Bolduc, St. Albans City
-
Pat Brooks, Waltham
-
Betty Chase, Rochester, VT
-
Sarah Chase, Rochester, VT
-
Pete Cohn, Ferrisburgh
-
Theodora Danforth, Randolph Center
-
Barbara Deal, Monkton
-
Barbara Deal, Monkton
-
Thomas Dowham, M.D., St. Albans
-
Gail Falk, Plainfield
-
Bob Fiorenza, Burlington
-
Chris Gluck, Underhill
-
Valerie Graham, M.D., Charlotte
-
Kathleen Grange, Graniteville
-
Pete Gummere, St. Johnsbury
-
Jack Hall, Northfield
-
Thomas Howrigan, M.D., Fairfield
-
Beal Hyde, Shelburne
-
Richard Jeroloman, Burlington
-
Francis Kazak, Westford
-
Charlotte Kennedy, Grand Isle
-
William Kennedy, Grand Isle
-
Simeon Lewis, Winooski
-
Carolyn McMurray, Arlington
-
Robert Moyer, Braintree
-
Robert Naylor, Jericho
-
Robert Orleck, Randolph
-
Guy Pace, Barre
-
Ruth Painter, Shelbulrne
-
Marjorie Power, Member, Montpelier
-
Debbie Ramsdell, Charlotte
-
Mary Rodgers, Northfeild
-
Islene Runningdeer, Brookfield
-
Ges Schneider, Middlesex
-
Clara Schoppe, St. Johnsbury
-
Donna Scott, North Ferrisburg
-
Laurian Seeber, Rev. Sister, Berlin
-
Bob Sekerak, Milton
-
Ernest Shand, Weathersfield
-
Ellie Skolfield, Shelburne
-
Jessie Snyder, Shelburne
-
Johnson Tata, Montpelier
-
Sharon Toborg, Barre
-
Bob Ullrich, Charlotte
-
Dick Walters, Shelburne
-
Virginia Walters, Shelburne
-
Marilyn White, White River Jct.
-
John Young, Bethel
-
Miriam Adams, Hinesburg
- 7:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-121, 122, 123
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.148 - An act relating to criminal investigation records and the Vermont Public Records Act
-
Robert Appel, Lawyer
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Anne Galloway, Reporter, VT Digger
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Robert Appel, Lawyer
- 11:00 AM
-
H.511 - An act relating to automated sales suppression devices, also known as "zappers"
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 4:00 PM
-
S.161 - An act relating to mitigation of traffic fines and approval of a DLS Diversion Program contract
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
- 4:15 PM
-
S.47 - An act relating to protection orders and second degree domestic assault
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Heather Holter, Council Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Heather Holter, Council Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
- 5:30 PM
-
Public Hearing
Electronic Control Devises, Tasers, held by House Government Operations, Room 11
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-124, 125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Introduction by sponsors and initial walk through
-
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
-
Rep. John L. Bartholomew
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Windham
-
Rep. Kate Webb, Sponsor
-
Rep. Teo Zagar, Barnard
-
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General
- 10:45 AM
-
S.47 - An act relating to protection orders and second degree domestic assault
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- --
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H.511 - An act relating to automated sales suppression devices, also known as "zappers"
Committee discussion
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.1 - An act relating to studies on classification of criminal offenses, development of a cost-benefit model for assessing criminal and juvenile justice programs, and the role of administrative hearing officers
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 3:00 PM
-
S.47 - An act relating to protection orders and second degree domestic assault
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-128, 129
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.31 - An act relating to consideration of interests in revocable estate planning instruments when making a property settlement in a divorce proceeding
Final committee discussion and possible vote.
-
Patricia Benelli, Dakin and Benelli
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Murray, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
-
Patricia Benelli, Dakin and Benelli
- 1:00 PM
-
H.38 - An act relating to primary seat belt enforcement
- --
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
-
Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon
-
Rep. Dave Potter, City of Rutland
-
Gary Scott, Sergeant, Vermont State Police
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
-
Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
- 3:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-130, 131
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.31 - An act relating to consideration of interests in revocable estate planning instruments when making a property settlement in a divorce proceeding
Committee discussion, review and vote
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Walk through and committee discussion of legal aspects.
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Sandy Haas, House Committee On Human Services
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Party Caucuses
- 1:45 PM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Committee discussion
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-132, 133
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Committee discussion
-
Diana Barnard, M.D., Vermont
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Edward Mahoney Ph.D, President, Vermont Alliance for Ethical Health Care (VAEH)
-
Diana Barnard, M.D., Vermont
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-134, 135
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Committee discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
-
Press Conference
Network Against Domestic Violence, Cedar Creek Room
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-136, 137
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Committee discussion
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Final mark up and possible vote.
- 2:00 PM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Final mark up and vote
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-138, 139
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Presentation to House Human Services Committee, House Judiciary Committee amendments to S.77, House Human Services Committee Room
- 9:30 AM
-
S.31 - An act relating to consideration of interests in revocable estate planning instruments when making a property settlement in a divorce proceeding
Amendments
-
Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
-
Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
- --
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S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Committee discussion of amendments to House Human Services Committee amendment.
-
Rep. Bob Bouchard, Representative
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Doug Gage, Representative
-
William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
-
Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
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Rep. Bob Bouchard, Representative
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
Presentation and consideration of amendments to S.77
- 11:30 AM
-
Party Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Presentation and consideration of amendments to S.77
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-140
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Review amendments and prepare for floor debate.
-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Hartford
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Sandy Haas, House Committee On Human Services
-
Rep. Kurt Wright, Burlington
-
Rep. Mike Yantachka, Charlotte
-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Hartford
- 11:00 AM
-
House Convenes
Presentation and consideration of amendments to S.77
- after the floor
-
To Be Scheduled
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-141, 142, 143
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Committee discussion
-
Laura Murphy, Associate Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Laura Murphy, Associate Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 4:15 PM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Continued Committee Discussion
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-14145, 146
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
-
S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection
Committee discussion
-
Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Paul Ralston, Middlebury
-
Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 1:00 PM
-
S.148 - An act relating to criminal investigation records and the Vermont Public Records Act
Committee discussion, consideration of amendments and possible vote.
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, WCAX TV
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Committee discussion
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-147, 148
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection
-
Peter Kunin, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
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Peter Kunin, Lawyer, Downs Rachlin Martin
- 11:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Committee discussion and possible vote.
-
Karin Moore, Vice President and General Counsel, Grocery Manufacturers Asso.
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Karin Moore, Vice President and General Counsel, Grocery Manufacturers Asso.
- 11:30 AM
-
S.7 - An act relating to social networking privacy protection
-
Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-
Andrew Manitsky, Chair, Vermont Bar Association
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jessica Gingras, Lobbyist, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-149, 150
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.20 - An act relating to increasing the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against children
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Christina Rainville, State's Attorney, Bennington County
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
Final committee discussion and vote.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 13-151
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.148 - An act relating to criminal investigation records and the Vermont Public Records Act
Discussion of amendments
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- --
-
S.20 - An act relating to increasing the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses against children
Review draft and vote.
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse
Review of side-by-side summary
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
H.200 - An act relating to civil penalties for possession of marijuana
Review of side-by-side summary
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
-
S.77 - An act relating to patient choice and control at end of life
Review
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:30 PM
-
S.18 - An act relating to automated license plate recognition systems
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Michael Macarilla, Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
Monday, May 13, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
H.523 - An act relating to court administration and procedure
Committee discussion
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
-
Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance Network
-
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
- --
-
House Convenes
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Welcomes and Opening Remarks
- 9:30 AM
-
iPad Training
Demonstration of the Committee Information Page
-
Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
-
Agatha Kessler, Supervisor of Committee Services, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:15 AM
-
Report by Judiciary Members on Summer Study Committees
-
Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, House Judiciary Committee
-
Rep. Linda J. Waite-Simpson, Committee Liaison, Judiciary Committee
-
Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, House Judiciary Committee
- 10:45 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Report of Minor Guardianship Study Committee
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Sandy Haas
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Report by Judiciary Members on Summer Study Committees
continued from earlier
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Rep. Michelle Fay, Governmental Affairs Director
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Priorities
- 3:30 PM
-
Payroll and Expenses System Tutorial
In the legislative lounge
-
Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
-
Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-1
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion and Organizing for Session
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-2
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
iPad Training
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
-
Opiate Antidote/Narcan Education and Implementation
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
-
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter
-
Mike Leyden, Deputy Director EMS, Department of Health
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
- 12:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
-
State of the State Address
in House Chamber
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-3
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Administration Pre-Trial Services Proposal; Joint House/Senate Committee Hearing, Room 11
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Rep. Rebecca Ellis, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 3:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-4
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
-
Payroll System Tutorial
-
Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
-
Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
Racial Disparity in the Vermont Criminal Justice System Report
Update
-
Max Schleuter, Executive Director, VT Center for Justice Research
-
Robin Weber, Senior Research Associate, VT Center for Justice Research
-
Max Schleuter, Executive Director, VT Center for Justice Research
- 3:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-5,6,7
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 11:00 AM
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
-
Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
-
George Belcher, Probate Judge
-
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-8,9
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Jody Racht, General Counsel, Advisory Committee on Family Rules
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
-
iPad Training
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
-
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 2:00 PM
-
Budget Address
in House Chambers
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-10; CDs of joint meeting are with Senate Judiciary
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Joint Hearing with Senate Judiciary - Room 10
Innocence Project
- --
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S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
William Brooks, Chief of Police, Norwood, MA Police Department
-
Rebecca Brown, Director, State Policy Reform, The Innocence Project
-
Rebecca Brown, Director, State Policy Reform, The Innocence Project
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Daniella Henry, Policy Analyst, Innocence Project
-
Daniella Henry, Policy Analyst, Innocence Project
-
Theodore Kramer, Uniform Law Commission
-
Dennis Maher , Exoneree, Tewskbury, MA
-
Dennis Maher , DNA Exoneree, Tewksbury, MA
-
Andrew Pappone, Staff Attorney, New England Innocence Project
-
Jennifer Thompson, Co-Author of Picking Cotton
-
Jennifer Thompson, Co-Author of Picking Cotton
-
William Brooks, Chief of Police, Norwood, MA Police Department
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
William Brooks, Chief of Police, Norwood, MA Police Department
-
Theodore Kramer, Uniform Law Commission
-
Andrew Pappone, Staff Attorney, Innocence Project
-
William Brooks, Chief of Police, Norwood, MA Police Department
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
Review and Possible Vote
-
Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Verizon
-
Rep. Dave Potter, City of Rutland
-
Garry Scott, Sergeant, Vermont State Police
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
-
Allison Crowley DeMag, Lobbyist, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-11,12
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
-
Jay Batra, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
-
Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
David Fenster, Vermont State's Attorney, Addison County State's Attorneys
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Rep. Warren Van Wyck, Representative
-
Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Jay Batra, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-13,14,15
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Aaron Adler, Legal Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
-
Alexander Banks, Staff Attorney and Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School, South Royalton Legal Clinic
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kurt Hughes, Partner, Murdoch Hughes & Twarog
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Alexander Banks, Staff Attorney and Assistant Professor, Vermont Law School, South Royalton Legal Clinic
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-16,17,18,19
Meeting Record
- 7:30 AM
-
Legal Aid Breakfast
Capitol Plaza, Montpelier
- 9:00 AM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
Committee discussion and mark-up.
-
Stacy Blackadar, Citizen
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Stacy Blackadar, Citizen
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:25 AM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
Discussion and mark-up.
-
Robin Arnell, Department for Children and Families
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Robin Arnell, Department for Children and Families
- 11:30 AM
-
H.350 - An act relating to the posting of medical unprofessional conduct decisions and to investigators of alleged unprofessional conduct
Review
-
Rep. George W. Till, Vice Chair, Jericho
-
Rep. George W. Till, Vice Chair, Jericho
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees
Firearm Storage
-
Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety Department
-
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
-
Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety Department
- --
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H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees
Judiciary Fees
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-20,21,22
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Lynn Granger, Executive Director, Vermont Kin as Parents
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:25 AM
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Fowler, Probate Judge
-
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 3:00 PM
-
Drugged Driving Task Force Report
Update
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Theodore Minall, Chief, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance
-
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-23,24
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
-
Victims' Compensation Report
Update
-
Elaine Boyce, Restitution Unit Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
-
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
-
Elaine Boyce, Restitution Unit Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
- 12:00 PM
-
H.735 - An act relating to Executive Branch and Judiciary fees
firearms storage
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-25,26
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.599 - An act relating to permitting a surviving spouse to retain possession of residential property subject to a reverse mortgage loan
-
Rep. Teo Zagar, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Rep. Teo Zagar, House Committee on Agriculture
- --
-
H.659 - An act relating to solemnization of a marriage among Native American Indian Tribes
-
Rep. Kate Webb
-
Rep. Kate Webb
- 11:00 AM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
Committee discussion and vote
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:50 AM
-
Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
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Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Review of Act 71 Implementation
H.65 - Good Samaritan Bill
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
-
David Fenster, Vermont State's Attorney, Addison County State's Attorneys
-
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-27,28,29
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
-
Melanie Kehne, Assistant General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
-
Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
-
Scot Kline, Attorney General's Office
-
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
-
Dennis Shaffer, VP for Conservation Stewardship, Vermont Land Trust
-
Rep. Harvey Smith
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
Committee discussion
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 3:00 PM
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
Committee discussion and vote
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-30,31,32,33
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
-
Janel Carpenter, Parent of victim
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Peg Flory
-
Laura Gans, Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Trevor Squirrell, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Vermont
-
Janel Carpenter, Parent of victim
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
-
John Alexander, Executive Director, Eagle Eye Rehabilitation Center
-
Timothy Burgess, Women Against the Registry and Reform Sex Offender Laws
-
Chris Campbell, Detective, Vermont State Police
-
William Cobb, Executive Director, Eagle Eye Rehabilitation Center
-
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-
John Alexander, Executive Director, Eagle Eye Rehabilitation Center
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
Final testimony and committee discussion
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
-
Sandy Yandow, Kinship advocate
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-34,35
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Thomas Durkin, Environmental Judge
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
-
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chris Maley, President, Vermont Association for Justice
-
Bruce Mullaney, Retired, Vermont State Police
-
Scott Tucker, Captain, Rutland City Police Department
-
Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
- 1:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-36,37
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
Committee discussion, amendments and possible vote
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 3:00 PM
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-38,39,40,41
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.731 - An act relating to the presiding judicial officer in small claims actions
-
Hon. Geoffrey Crawford, Supreme Court Judge
-
Rep. Kristina Michelsen, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Hon. Geoffrey Crawford, Supreme Court Judge
- --
-
H.545 - An act relating to increasing the monetary limitation in Small Claims Court
-
Hon. Geoffrey Crawford, Superior Court Judge, Supreme Court Judge
-
Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
-
Tom Gordon, Executive Director, Consumers for a Responsive Legal System
-
Jean Murray, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Rep. Maida Townsend, Representative, House Committee On Government Operations
-
Hon. Geoffrey Crawford, Superior Court Judge, Supreme Court Judge
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
-
Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Hoff Curtis
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Rep. Suzi Wizowaty, Burlington
-
Richard Cassidy, Attorney, Hoff Curtis
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
Discussion and mark-up
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
Scot Kline, Attorney General's Office
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-42,43,44
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.618 - An act relating to delinquency proceedings
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Pam Marsh, Juvenile Defender, Addison County
-
Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General
-
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Rep. Suzi Wizowaty, Burlington
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
To Be Scheduled
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.795 - An act relating to victim’s compensation and restitution procedures
-
Elaine Boyce, Restitution Unit Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
-
Elaine Boyce, Restitution Unit Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CDs with House Human Services
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committee, Room 10
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Laura Gans, Attorney, Disability Law Project
-
Alice Kennedy, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-45,46,47
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.795 - An act relating to victim’s compensation and restitution procedures
Final mark-up, discussion and possible vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
Committee discussion
- 11:45 AM
-
H.795 - An act relating to victim’s compensation and restitution procedures
Final mark-up and discussion
-
Robert Paolini, Chair, Victim's Compensation Board
-
Robert Paolini, Chair, Victim's Compensation Board
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:20 PM
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
-
Rep. Mike McCarthy, Representative
-
Rep. Mike McCarthy, Representative
- 2:30 PM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Thomas J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Debbie Ingram, Executive Director, Vermont Interfaith Action
-
Margy Love, Attorney, Liaison to the Uniform Law Commission, American Bar Association
-
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
John Rubin, Coates Professor of Public Law and Government, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-48,49,50,51
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
Committee discussion, final mark-up and possible vote
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Gas Systems
-
Scott Kline, Attorney General's Office
-
Christopher Roy, Attorney, Vermont Gas Systems
-
June Tierney, General Counsel, Public Service Board
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
S.119 - An act relating to amending perpetual conservation easements
Committee discussion, final mark-up and possible vote
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Darby Bradley, Special Assistant to Donors & Government Relations, Vermont Land Trust
-
John Echeverria, Citizen, Strafford
-
Jeanie McIntyre, President, Upper Valley Land Trust
-
Nancy McLaughlin, Robert W. Swenson Professor of Law, University of Utah College of Law
-
Janet Milne, Professor, Vermont Law School
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.618 - An act relating to delinquency proceedings
-
Cheryle Biblodeau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Lawrence Shelton, Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies Program, UVM
-
Cheryle Biblodeau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
- 4:00 PM
-
H.795 - An act relating to victim’s compensation and restitution procedures
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-52,53
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
-
Rep. Dave Potter, City of Rutland
-
Rep. Dave Potter, City of Rutland
- --
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, Administrative Hearing Officer Study Committee
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.875 - An act relating to fines for driving with license suspended
Driving with license suspended - additional proposals
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Michael Pratt, Chief Hearing Officer, Judicial Bureau
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-54,55
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting the handheld use of a portable electronic device while driving
Discussion of amendments
-
Rep. Bob Bouchard, Representative
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Hartford
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Kristina Michelsen, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Rep. Warren Van Wyck, Representative, Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
-
Rep. Teo Zagar, House Committee on Agriculture
-
Rep. Bob Bouchard, Representative
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.783 - An act relating to license reinstatement under the total abstinence program and ignition interlock devices
Ignition interlock program update
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chauncey Liese, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-56,57
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
-
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
-
Alec Ewald, Associate Professor of Political Science, UVM
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General
-
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
-
Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-58,59,60,61
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
-
John Flannigan, State Coordinator, DRE Program, Department of Public Safety
-
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Nancy Schulz, Executive Director, Vermont Bike and Pedestrian Coalition
-
John Flannigan, State Coordinator, DRE Program, Department of Public Safety
- 11:15 AM
-
H.611 - An act relating to filling out-of-state narcotics prescriptions
-
Jim Godfrey RPh, President, Vermont Pharmacists Association
-
Jim Godfrey RPh, President, Vermont Pharmacists Association
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 12:00 PM
-
Local Government Day Luncheon
Capitol Plaza
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.618 - An act relating to delinquency proceedings
Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Joel Page, Lamoille County State's Attorney
-
Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
H.581 - An act relating to guardianship of minors
Human Services Amendment
-
Rep. Sandy Haas, Progressive Leader, House Committee On Human Services
-
Rep. Sandy Haas, Progressive Leader, House Committee On Human Services
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
H.581 on action calendar
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-62,63
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:15 AM
-
S.317 - An act relating to repealing the unconstitutional Vermont statutes related to the performance of abortions
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 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
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
-
H.618 - An act relating to delinquency proceedings
Committee discussion
- 1:30 PM
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
Committee discussion
- 1:45 PM
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Committee discussion
- 2:00 PM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-64,65
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 11:00 AM
-
H.875 - An act relating to fines for driving with license suspended
Driving with license suspended - additional proposals
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Chauncey Liese, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Michael Pratt, Chief Hearing Officer, Judicial Bureau
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
Final mark up and possible vote
-
Richard Cassidy, Uniform Law Commission
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Richard Cassidy, Uniform Law Commission
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-66,67,68
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.642 - An act relating to the elimination of a defendant’s right to a trial by jury in traffic appeals
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.618 - An act relating to delinquency proceedings
New draft; Committee discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.866 - An act relating to qualifications of judicial officers and judicial selection and retention
Judicial Nominating Board Statute Revision
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
- 3:30 PM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-69,70,71
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Committee discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
Committee discussion and mark up
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:45 AM
-
Adjourn
- 1:30 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury
Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote
-
Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Laura Gans, Attorney, Disability Law Project
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Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director
Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-72,73,74
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:45 AM
-
H.618 - An act relating to delinquency proceedings
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
H.879 - An act relating to administrative hearing officers
Administrative hearing officers
-
Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Laura Gans, Attorney, Disability Law Project
-
Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 11:15 AM
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Committee discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
H.875 - An act relating to fines for driving with license suspended
Committee discussion
-
Rep. Tristan Toleno, Representative, Brattleboro
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Rep. Tristan Toleno, Representative, Brattleboro
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-74,75
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.501 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Report on March 10 summit on drugged driving
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic and Progressive Caucus
- 2:30 PM
-
H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
Final mark up and possible vote
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
H.879 - An act relating to administrative hearing officers
Driving with license suspended-content of this committee bill is available on House Judiciary Committee Information Page: www.leg.state.vt.us/committees
Committee discussion and possible vote-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Chauncey Liese, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Rep. Tristan Toleno, Representative, Brattleboro
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-76,77,78
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.866 - An act relating to qualifications of judicial officers and judicial selection and retention
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Peg Flory
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
-
John Kellner, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
-
Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
Judicial Bureau Online Payment of Fines
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
-
Chauncey Liese, Legislative Liaison, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Patricia Gable, Court Administrator
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.879 - An act relating to administrative hearing officers
Administrative hearing officers-content of this committee bill is available on House Judiciary Committee Information Page: www.leg.state.vt.us/committees
-
Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-79,80,81,82
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Follow-up on implementation of 2012's Act 134
Act 134: An act relating to racial disparities in the Vermont criminal justice system; Sec.2 Law Enforcement agencies; bias-free policing policy; data collection
H.561: An act relating to requiring that all law enforcement agencies collect data on traffic stops including drivers' age, gender, race, and ethnicity-
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
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Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, Vermont State Police
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Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
-
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 11:15 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Follow-up on implementation of 2012's Act 134
Continued discussion-
Sam Hill, Sheriff's Association, Washington County
-
Douglas Johnston, Chief of Police, Springfield, Springfield
-
Sam Hill, Sheriff's Association, Washington County
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.766 - An act relating to harassment of a fish and wildlife warden
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dennis Reinhardt, Major, Department of Fish & Wildlife
-
Rep. Kate Webb, Committee Liaison
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
H.875 - An act relating to fines for driving with license suspended
Discussion and vote
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-83,84,85
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Follow-up on implementation of 2012's Act 134
Act 134: An act relating to racial disparities in the Vermont criminal justice system; Sec.2 Law Enforcement agencies; bias-free policing policy; data collection
H.561: An act relating to requiring that all law enforcement agencies collect data on traffic stops including drivers' age, gender, race, and ethnicity-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Enrique Jimenez, Migrant Farmworker
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Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
-
Abel Luna, Campaign Coordinator, Migrant Justice
-
Brendan O'Neill, Migrant Justice
-
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
Rep. Cindy Weed, Representative
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
H.866 - An act relating to qualifications of judicial officers and judicial selection and retention
Committee discussion
- 1:00 PM
-
H.866 - An act relating to qualifications of judicial officers and judicial selection and retention
Committee discussion and vote
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:45 PM
-
H.879 - An act relating to administrative hearing officers
Administrative hearing officers
Committee discussion-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-86
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 3:30 PM
-
S.275 - An act relating to the Court’s jurisdiction over youthful offenders
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
S.237 - An act relating to civil forfeiture proceedings in cases of animal cruelty
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-87,88
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.264 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.275 - An act relating to the Court’s jurisdiction over youthful offenders
-
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- --
-
S.237 - An act relating to civil forfeiture proceedings in cases of animal cruelty
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Public Safety, Vermont Criminal Information Center
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-89; Joint meeting CD with House Human Services
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.263 - An act relating to the authority of assistant judges in child support contempt proceedings
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Judicial Retention
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 2:30 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committee, Room 10
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-90
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
-
S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andrew Pappone, Staff Attorney, Innocence Project
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andrew Pappone, Staff Attorney, Innocence Project
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
House Convenes
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CDs for joint meeting are with House Human Services Committee; 14-91
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committee, Room 10
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Walk-through by Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Heidi Tringe, Maclean, Meehan & Rice, Inc.
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Budget and Tax bills on the floor
Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Budget and Tax bills on the floor
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-91
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 11:00 AM
-
Annals of Research and Knowledge on Successful Offender Management
Presented by Criminal Justice Capable Core Team and Tri-Branch Task Force, Room 10
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Annals of Research and Knowledge on Successful Offender Management
Presented by Criminal Justice Capable Core Team and Tri-Branch Task Force,
Supreme Court
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-92,93,94,95,96
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
-
Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office, Court Administrator's Office
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
-
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
-
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
John Treadwell, Chief, Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
-
Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
-
Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-97,98
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
Rebecca Brown, Director, State Policy Reform, The Innocence Project
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Drew Pappone, Attorney, Innocence Project
-
John Treadwell, Chief, Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Rebecca Brown, Director, State Policy Reform, The Innocence Project
- --
-
S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police
-
Rebecca Brown, Director, State Policy Reform, The Innocence Project
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
-
Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Glenn Hall, Major, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Theodore Kramer, Uniform Law Commission
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Drew Pappone, Attorney, Innocence Project
-
Mark Pendergrast, Author, Colchester
-
John Treadwell, Chief, Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
-
Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
-
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
-
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Theodore Kramer, Uniform Law Commission
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Mark Pendergrast, Author, Colchester
-
Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-99
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.283 - An act relating to the changing of the name of the Vermont Criminal Information Center
Committee discussion and possible vote.
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
S.275 - An act relating to the Court’s jurisdiction over youthful offenders
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-100
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
S.237 - An act relating to civil forfeiture proceedings in cases of animal cruelty
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-101,102,103
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
-
Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Community Justice Centers
-
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
- --
-
S.275 - An act relating to the Court’s jurisdiction over youthful offenders
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
-
S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CDs for joint meeting are with House Human Services Committee, 14-104
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committee, Room 11
-
Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director
-
Isabelle Desjardins, MD, Psychiatry
-
Dr. Robert Macauley, Clinical Ethicist
-
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-
Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly
Election of Trustee, VVM
- after the floor
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Joint meeting with House Human Services Committee, Room 11
-
Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VT
-
Linda Corey, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Chief of Psychiatry, Rutland Regional Medical Center
-
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
-
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
-
Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VT
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 3:00 PM
-
S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates
-
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
-
Richard McCoy, Manager, Public Health Statistics
-
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-105,106
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.275 - An act relating to the Court’s jurisdiction over youthful offenders
Committee discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
S.314 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws related to motor vehicles
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan, House Committee on Transportation
- 11:30 AM
-
S.195 - An act relating to increasing the penalties for second or subsequent convictions for disorderly conduct, and creating a new crime of aggravated disorderly conduct
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-107
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Review amendment
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
-
S.297 - An act relating to the recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-108,109,110
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-11,12,13,14
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Attorney General's Bias-Free Policing Policy
-
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
-
John Treadwell, Chief, Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Jonathan Williams, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Senate Bills
- --
-
S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates
-
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- after the floor
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Bias-free policing
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-115,116
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Bias-free policing
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Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Bias-free policing
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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S.275 - An act relating to the Court’s jurisdiction over youthful offenders
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-117,118,119,120
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Committee discussion
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
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Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
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Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- after the floor
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S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Committee discussion
-
Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office, Court Administrator's Office
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Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office, Court Administrator's Office
- --
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H.112 - An act relating to the labeling of food produced with genetic engineering
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
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Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Committee discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
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Rep. Mary S. Hooper
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Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
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Cameron Wood, Intern, Legislative Council
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
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Robert Appel, Kohn Rath Danon & Appel LLP
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Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
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Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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John Wallace, Attorney, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Robert Appel, Kohn Rath Danon & Appel LLP
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 3:00 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee discussion
-
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
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Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
- 10:00 AM
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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
Joint meeting with House Government Operations, Room 10
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Lawrence Lessig, Professor, Harvard Law School
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Lawrence Lessig, Professor, Harvard Law School
- 11:00 AM
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S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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John Wallace, Attorney, Rutland Regional Medical Center
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:00 PM
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House Convenes
- 2:30 PM
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S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Laura Ziegler, Citizen, Plainfield, VT
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
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S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
-
Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
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Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
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Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
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Rep. Sandy Haas, Progressive Leader, Study Committee on Providing Community Support to Persons with Serious Functional Impairments
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Rep. Mary S. Hooper
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Rep. Linda K. Myers
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Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
-
Emily Simmons, Intern, Legislative Council
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Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Monday, April 28, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-129,130,131,132
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Meg O'Donnell, Director, Government Relations, Fletcher Allen Health Care
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Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
- 4:30 PM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 5:00 PM
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S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-133
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.875 - An act relating to fines for driving with license suspended
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
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H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Republican Caucus
- 1:00 PM
-
Democratic Party and Progressive Party Caucuses
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-134, 135
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.195 - An act relating to increasing the penalties for second or subsequent convictions for disorderly conduct, and creating a new crime of aggravated disorderly conduct
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Carl Hildebrandt, Citizen
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Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Carl Hildebrandt, Citizen
- 9:30 AM
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House Convenes
- 10:30 AM
-
S.195 - An act relating to increasing the penalties for second or subsequent convictions for disorderly conduct, and creating a new crime of aggravated disorderly conduct
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
- 3:45 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Amendments
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee On Human Services
- 4:30 PM
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S.256 - An act relating to the solemnization of a marriage by a Judicial Bureau hearing officer
- --
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S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
Friday, May 2, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-136,137
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Consideration of amendments
- 9:30 AM
-
House Convenes
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Consideration of Amendments
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Maj. William Sheets, Executive Officer, Department of Public Safety
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 1:15 PM
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House Convenes
Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-138
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
-
S.184 - An act relating to law enforcement policies on eyewitness identification and bias-free policing and on recording of custodial interrogations in homicide and sexual assault cases
Consideration of Amendments
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Duncan F. Kilmartin, Newport
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
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H.88 - An act relating to parental rights and responsibilities involving a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault
Consideration of Senate Proposal
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-139
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Conference Committees
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 1:00 PM
-
Conference Committees
- 2:30 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference
- 3:30 PM
-
House Convenes
- 3:45 PM
-
S.308 - An act relating to regulating precious metal dealers
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- --
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H.413 - An act relating to the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act
- 6:30 PM
-
House Convenes
Additional floor time if needed
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- 14-140
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Conference Committees
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:00 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference
- 1:00 PM
-
Conference Committees
- 2:00 PM
-
S.264 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes
-
Tim Charland, Criminal Investigations Division, Department of Motor Vehicles
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John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
-
Tim Charland, Criminal Investigations Division, Department of Motor Vehicles
- --
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Committee of Conference
- 3:00 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference
- 3:30 PM
-
House Convenes
- 5:00 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference
- 6:30 PM
-
House Convenes
Additional floor time if needed
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Conference Committees
- 9:00 AM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 12:30 PM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Committee of Conference, Room 10
- 1:00 PM
-
Conference Committees
- 1:30 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference
- 2:30 PM
-
Bill Signing Ceremony
H.112 - GMO labeling
- 6:00 PM
-
S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs
Committee of Conference, Signing, Room 10
- 7:00 PM
-
House Convenes
Additional floor time if needed
Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Conference Committees
- 9:00 AM
-
S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication
Committee of Conference, Room 17
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
-
Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
- 10:00 AM
-
House Convenes
- 1:00 PM
-
Conference Committees
- 3:00 PM
-
S.286 - An act relating to an assault of a correctional officer
Committee of Conference, Room 17
- 4:00 PM
-
House Convenes
- 6:30 PM
-
House Convenes
Additional floor time if needed