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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Report of Joint Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Receive Inaugural Message from the Governor

Friday, January 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-1
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

Discussion of committee expectations; Election of committee clerk

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-2, 3
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Health Care Reform Overview

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:30 AM

Affordable Care Act

Tax Credits and Cost Sharing Subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-4, 5, 6
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Earned Income Tax Credit

Changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit for Childcare

  • Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Coordinator, Agency of Human Services
  • Monica Hutt, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:20 AM

Agency of Human Services

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board Annual Report

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Joint with House Health Care in Room 10- Board Updates; Cost Containment, and SIM grant

  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-7, 8, 9
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Budget Adjustment Proposal and Review of Health Services Enterprise IT Projects

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:30 AM

Agency of Human Services Assistance Programs

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Department of Financial Regulation

  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Friday, January 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-10, 11, 12
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

OneCare Vermont

Room 10

  • John Brumsted, President and CEO, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • John Butterly, M.D., Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
9:45 AM

Vermont Health CO-OP

Room 10

  • Christine Oliver, CEO, Vermont Health CO-OP
10:30 AM

Affordable Care Act

Tax Credits and Cost Sharing Subsidies

  • Devon Green, Health Care Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-13
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Joint meeting with House Health Care in Room 11- Demonstration of the Health Benefit Exchange

  • Matthew Freeman, Senior Consultant, Exeter
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jonathan Light, Account Executive, CGI
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Health Care Oversight Committee Report

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Mental Health Oversight Committee Report

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Jill Olson, VP Policy and Operations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Joint committee hearing CDs with House Health Care, 13-14
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Joint meeting with House Health Care in Room 11- Discussion of the Demonstration of Health Benefit Exchange, Act 48 Health Benefit Exchange presentation

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lindsey Tucker, Deputy Commissioner for the Exchange, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

End of Life Choices, Budget Adjustment, and General Discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-15, 16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Act 79 Implementation to Date

Update from Department of Health, Designated Agencies, and hospitals

  • Peter Albert, Senior Vice President Government Relations & PrimariLink, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Dr. Ed Haak, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northwestern Medical Center
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Emily Mastaler, Director of Residential Services, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services
  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Maria Novas-Schmidt, Medical Director, Green Mountain Psychiatric Care Center
  • Frank Reed, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Jeff Rothenberg, Director of Mental Health Services, Green Mountain Psychiatric Care Center
11:00 AM

Agency of Human Services Budget Adjustment

Department of Mental Health

  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
11:20 AM

Agency of Human Services Budget Adjustment

Department for Children and Families: Family Services; Child Development; General Assistance; Reach Up

  • Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
  • Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Paul Dragon, Chief Administrator, Department for Children and Families
  • Janet Green, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Friday, January 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Health Care Reform Financing Plan

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:30 AM

Agency of Human Services Budget Adjustment

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living; Advocacy and Independent Living; Developmental Services

  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Julie Martin, Director of Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:20 AM

Area Agencies on Aging

  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-22, 23, 24
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

Room 11- walk through of bill

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

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

Room 11

  • Madeleine Kunin, Former Governor, State of Vermont
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
5:00 PM

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

House Chamber- Public Hearing, Joint with Senate Judiciary

  • Miriam Adams, Hinesburg
  • Peter Anderson, Jericho
  • Judy Harris Auderieth, Colchester
  • Richard Austin, Shelburne
  • David Babbott, Shelburne
  • Carolyn Bates, Burlington
  • Dorothy Bolduc, St. Albans City
  • Hugh Campbell, Waitsfield, VT
  • Lisa Carlson, Hinesburg
  • Donna Carlson, Worcester
  • Lynne Caulfield R.N., Dummerston
  • Edward Chase, Westford
  • Betty Chase, Rochester, VT
  • Sarah Chase, Rochester, VT
  • Thomas Dawham, Saint Albans
  • John Freidin, Middlebury
  • John Frieden, Middlebury
  • Pete Gummere, St. Johnsbury
  • Carrie Handy, Saint Albans
  • Jim Harris, Fairlee
  • Eileen Haupt, Jericho
  • Thomas Howrigan, Fairfield
  • Arabella Hubbard, Williston
  • Ruth Hunter, Woodstock
  • John Hunter, Woodstock
  • Tom Isabelle, Barre
  • Maria Jakobeit, South Burlington
  • Richard Jeroloman, Burlington
  • Mark Kaufman, Vermont Council for Independent Living
  • Francis Kazak, Westford
  • Judy Kniffen, North Bennington
  • Rev. Sister Laurian Seeber, Berlin
  • Forrest MacGregor, Randolph
  • Bill Mayers, Burlington
  • Carolyn McMurray, Arlington
  • Gerald McMurray, Arlington
  • Melinda Moulton, Huntington
  • Judy Murphy , Bennington
  • Robert Orleck, Randolph
  • Guy Page, Barre
  • Debbie Ramsdell, Charlotte
  • Erica Reil, Barre
  • Julia Roberts, Burlington
  • George Schiavone, Shelburne
  • Wolfger Schneider, Charlotte
  • Clara Schoppe, St. Johnsbury
  • Andrew Selle, Essex Junction
  • Elizabeth Steele, Shelburne
  • John Sullivan, Vergennes
  • Bob Ullrich, Charlotte
  • Mary Van Vleck, Charlotte
  • Ellen Viereck, Shaftsbury, VT
  • Eleanor Von Trappe-Campbell, Waitsfield, VT
  • Dick Walters, Shelburne
  • William Wilson, Underhill
  • Marnie Wood, Middlebury
  • Jeannine Young, Craftsbury Common
  • Laura Zink, Bennington
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-25, 26, 27
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Room 11

  • Charles Bentz, M.D., State of Oregon
  • Harry Chen, M.D., Commissioner, Department of Health
  • George Eighmey, Former Director, Compassion and Choices Oregon
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Medical Society
  • Ann Jackson, Former Director, Oregon Hospice Association
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

House Chamber- Joint with Senate Judiciary

  • Diana Barnard, M.D., Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Middlebury, VT
  • Margaret Battin, Ph.D, Medical Ethicist
  • Ira Byock, M.D., Director of Palliative Care, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • Edward Mahoney Ph.D., Director, Center for Faith and Culture, Saint Michael's College
  • Jean Mallary, Founding Director of Vermont Ethics Network, Spouse to the late Congressman Richard Mallary, Brookfield, VT
  • Harvey Reich, M.D., Critical Care Specialist, Rutland
  • Ben Underhill, Underhill
11:30 AM

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

End of Life Choices

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-31, 32
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Room 11

  • Philip Brown, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Ed Paquin, President, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Barbara Roberts, Former Governor, State of Oregon
10:45 AM

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

Room 11- Committee Discussion and vote

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-33, 34
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

Affordable Care Act

Tax Credits and Cost Sharing Subsidies, including consumer perspective

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director, Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security
11:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Ron Cioffi, CEO, Rutland Area Visiting Nurses Association
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
9:00 AM

PACE Vermont

Closting of Rutland PACE Vermont facility

  • Ron Cioffi, CEO, Rutland Area Visiting Nurses Association
9:15 AM

Developmental Disabilities Awareness

  • Nicole LeBlanc, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Cheryl Phaneuf, Parent & VT Developmental Disabilities Council Member, East Hardwick
  • Ellen Riley, Parent, Moretown
  • Marcy Ryan, Winooski
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
9:45 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Relationship between Prescription Drugs and Crime/Firearms

  • Bob Bick, Director, HowardCenter
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Lt. Kraig LaPorte, Vermont State Police
  • Deborah Richter MD
  • David Verge, Client, HowardCenter
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Joint meeting not recorded; 13-38
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber- Joint Meeting of the House and Senate

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

Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

  • John Evans, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Paul Forlenza, Vice President for Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Friday, February 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-39, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

Public Dollars in Health Care

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Deborah Richter MD
11:00 AM

Health Care Ombudsman

Consumer Protection Report and Ombudsman Update

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-41, 42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Amendments

  • Sen. Tim Ashe
  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Peter W. Galbraith
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Sirotkin and Necrason, PLC
11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Sirotkin and Necrason, PLC
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-45, 46
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

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

Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Sirotkin and Necrason, PLC
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Friday, February 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-47, 48, 49
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Developmental Disabilities Awareness

  • Mark Kaufman, Advocacy Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Marybeth McCaffrey, Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Pam McCarthy, President, Vermont Family Network
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Susan Yuan, Family member, Jericho
  • Marie Zura, HowardCenter
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-50, 51
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after floor

Housing

Agency of Human Services Housing Dollars

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Carol Maloney, Legislative Liaison, Department for Children and Families
11:30 AM

S.22 - An act relating to rental assistance

Committee Discussion

-

S.23 - An act relating to access to records in adult protective services investigations

Committee Discussion

11:40 AM

S.108 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for persons who are transgender

  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Corey Mallon, RN, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Housing

Agency of Human Services Housing Support and Services

  • Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
  • Janet Green, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Christine Hart, Executive Director, Brattleboro Housing Authority
  • Rita Markley, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:20 AM

S.22 - An act relating to rental assistance

  • Janet Green, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Sponsor
  • Rita Markley, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
11:30 AM

Housing

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Land Trust
  • Elaine Soto, HowardCenter
  • Brenda Torpy, Champlain Housing Trust
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-55, 56
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Severely Functionally Impaired and Community Complex Cases

Room 11- Joint with Senate Judiciary
SFI and CCC population in corrections and in the community

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
  • Delores Burroughs-Biron, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Hutt, Director of Operations, Agency of Human Services
  • Margaret Joyal, Director of Outpatient Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Julie Martin, Director of Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

Friday, February 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-57, 58, 59
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.114 - An act relating to the Office of the Mental Health Care Ombudsman

  • Sally Fox
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
8:45 AM

H.115 - An act relating to the Mental Health Resource and Referral Registry

  • Alexandra Forbes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Annie Ramniceanu, Associate Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Burlington, VT
  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
9:15 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

Introduction of Proposed Legislation

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Commissioner of Mental Health and Others

  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
10:15 AM

S.23 - An act relating to access to records in adult protective services investigations

  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
10:20 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Commissioner of Mental Health Vote

10:25 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

Walk Through

  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VT
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-60, 61
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

  • Elliot Burg, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, iGPS Company
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
  • Matt Vinci, President, Professional Firefighters Association
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-62, 63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
8:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Allie Stickney, CEO, Wake Robin Continuing Care Retirement Community
9:00 AM

Mental Health System of Care

Intensive Residential Recovery Facilities and Crisis Beds

  • Paul Dupre, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Behavioral Health, Lamoille County Mental Health Services
  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM

S.44 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
-

S.63 - An act relating to health care facility discharge prescriptions

  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

S.104 - An act relating to expedited partner therapy

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Regan Theiler, Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
11:00 AM

Open Meeting Law

Hospital Boards and ACOs

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Meg O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Deborah Richter MD
11:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

Committee Discussion

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:45 AM

S.44 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

Committee Discussion

11:50 AM

S.63 - An act relating to health care facility discharge prescriptions

Committee Discussion

  • Meg O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
11:55 AM

Open Meeting Law

Committee Discussion

  • Meg O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
11:58 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Committee Discussion

Thursday, February 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-66, 67
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
9:00 AM

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Department of Health Briefing to the Legislature- Room 11

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
11:00 AM

S.44 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:30 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
Friday, March 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-68, 69 (Disc Error, not readable), 70
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:15 AM

Mental Health System of Care

Judicial Processing

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
9:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to commitment and involuntary medication hearings

  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VT
  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • William Eberle, Executive Director, Another Way
  • Dr. W. Gordon Frankle
  • Ruth Grant, Family member
  • witness, no name provided, Consumer
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Dr. Geoffrey Sinner, Medical Director for the Adult Acute Care Unit, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
10:30 AM

S.93 - An act relating to notice of placement at designated residential service homes

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
11:00 AM

Mental Health Co-pay Report

  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-71, 72
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.4 - An act relating to health and schools

  • Kirby Keeton, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
10:30 AM

S.63 - An act relating to health care facility discharge prescriptions

  • Cheryl Briere, Director of Case Management and Social Services, Mount Ascutney Hospital
  • Chris Carpenter, Manager of Case Management and Social Work, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Josselyn DePaolis-Thivierge, Montpelier Pharmacy
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rich Harvie, Owner, Montpelier Pharmacy
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-73, 74 (disc error), 75, 76
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.44 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

Walk through of bill, impact on insurers, previous reporting requirements, cost savings, consumer experience, impact on doctors

  • Patrick Gillespie, Director of Government Affairs, Cigna Health Care
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Cigna Health Care
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • David Martini, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • John Matthew, M.D., Director, Plainfield Health Center
  • Jessica Oski, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robert Wheeler, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:15 AM

S.156 - An act relating to home visiting standards

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Outreach Social Worker, Addison County Parent Child Center
  • Kay Johnson, Johnson Group Consulting, Inc.
  • Scott Johnson, Executive Director, Lamoille Parent Child Center
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
11:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-77, 78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Committee Discussion

8:15 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

Vote

8:45 AM

S.156 - An act relating to home visiting standards

Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.93 - An act relating to notice of placement at designated residential service homes

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

  • Andy Counts, CEO, American Home Furnishings Alliance
  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
  • Dr. Heather Stapleton, Flame Retardants Chemist
  • Lewis Taffer, Chief Marketing Officer, iGPS Company
11:00 AM

S.104 - An act relating to expedited partner therapy

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

  • Nick Carter, VT Public Affairs Coordinator, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Meagan Gallagher, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Sarah Pletcher, M.D., Medical Director, Center for Telehealth, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • David Reynolds, Health Policy Advisor, Department of Financial Regulation
Friday, March 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-81, 82, 83, 84
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

8:10 AM

S.104 - An act relating to expedited partner therapy

Vote

8:20 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

  • Janet Doyle, Site Operations and Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
8:45 AM

Brattleboro Retreat

Brattleboro Retreat faces federal sanctions- update

  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist
8:50 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Vote

  • Janet Doyle, Site Operations and Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • Jordan Gonda, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:05 AM

S.44 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:10 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Beverly Boget, Director of Planning, Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Larry Goetschius, Executive Director, Addison County Home Health & Hospice
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner of Health Care, Department of Financial Regulation
10:20 AM

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

10:40 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

  • Larry Goetschius, Executive Director, Addison County Home Health & Hospice
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Vote

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

S.88 - An act relating to telemedicine services delivered outside a health care facility

Vote

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-85, 86
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Department of Vermont Health Access

2014 Budget

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

Brattleboro Retreat

Brattleboro Retreat faces federal sanctions- update

  • Peter Albert, Director of Government Affairs, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-87, 88
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Department of Health

2014 Budget

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
10:00 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Committee Discussion of Amendments

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell
10:20 AM

S.128 - An act relating to updating mental health judicial proceedings

Committee Discussion of Amendments

  • Sen. Dick Sears
10:25 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Committee Discussion

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 22, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-89, 90
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Department for Children and Families

2014 Budget

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:05 AM

Wind Turbines

Committee Discussion

10:10 AM

S.81 - An act relating to the regulation of octaBDE, pentaBDE, decaBDE, and the flame retardant known as Tris in consumer products

Committee Discussion on Amendments

  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Joint meeting CDs with House Health Care Recordings
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program

Room 11- Joint meeting with House Health Care
Concerns about Accountable Care Organizations and Health Information Technology Systems

  • Betty Keller, Physicians for a National Health Program
  • Marvin Malek MD, Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program
  • Adam Sorscher, Physicians for a National Health Program
9:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Judges

- after joint assembly

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-91
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Meeting with Governor Shumlin

Governor's State House Office- breakfast provided

9:00 AM

Reach-Up

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Miranda Gray, Benefits Program Assistant Administrator, Department for Children and Families
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Karolyn White, Processor and Performance Director, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 29, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-92
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Room 11- Joint meeting with Senate Judiciary

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-93, 94
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Reach-Up

  • Paul Dragon, Chief Administrator, Office of Economic Opportunity & Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Agency of Human Services
  • Diana Miles, Reach Up Case Manager, Department of Labor
  • Joe Patrissi, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc.
  • Karolyn White, ESD Planning, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
11:30 AM

S.112 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-95
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Lyme Disease

Room 11- Joint meeting with House Health Care

  • John Beattie, Middlebury
  • Daniel Cameron, M.D., Lyme Project
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Susan Chinnock, Westford
  • Pam Griffin-Tierney, Underhill
  • David Herlihy, Director, Medical Practice Board
  • Richard Horowitz, M.D., Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center
  • Rep. Jim McCullough, Town of Williston
  • Grace McGrath, Middlebury
  • Ellen Read, Member, Northern Vermont Lyme Disease Support Group
  • Steve Riley, Ph.D, Lyme Disease Initiative
11:00 AM

S.142 - An act relating to the administration of immunizations by pharmacists

Insurance companies are asked to be present in committee room

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Lyme Disease, Insurance Rates, 2014 Budget

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-96, 97, 98 (disc error), 99
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Department of Mental Health

2014 Budget

  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VT
  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
9:45 AM

Health Benefit Exchange Transition and Subsidies

2014 Budget

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Peter Sterling, Executive Director
10:45 AM

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Budget

2014 Budget

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:15 AM

Choices for Care

2014 Budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ken Gordon, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Area Agency on Aging
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:45 AM

Developmental Services

2014 Budget

  • Max Barrows, Outreach Coordinator, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Friday, April 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-100, 101, 102
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Agency of Human Services

Reporting of Adverse Events

  • Dixie Henry, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
9:00 AM

Housing

2014 DCF budget

  • Paul Dettman, Executive Director, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Janet Green, Burlington Housing Authority
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
9:45 AM

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program Budget

2014 Budget

  • Bob Bick, Director, HowardCenter
  • John Pierce, Interim Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm
10:45 AM

Childcare

  • Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Barbara Saunders, Co-Director, Mary Johnson Children's Center
11:15 AM

2014 Budget Discussion

Committee Discussion

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-103, 104
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

walkthrough

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
11:15 AM

H.105 - An act relating to adult protective services reporting requirements

walkthrough

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Suzanne Leavitt, Director of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:30 AM

H.178 - An act relating to anatomical gifts

walkthrough

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Johnston, Director, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
Joint meeting recordings with House Health Care; 13-105
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

To Be Determined

Budget Memo Discussion

9:00 AM

Hospital Billing and Open Meeting Law

Room 11- Joint meeting with House Health Care

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Ethan Parke
  • Deborah Richter MD
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
11:15 AM

Tobacco Trust Fund

  • Dr. John Hughes, Researcher, University of Vermont
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Vermont Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, American Lung Association of the Northeast
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-106, 107, 108
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

VPMS and Narcan

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Tom Dalton, Director, HowardCenter
  • Patricia Fisher, MD, Community Health Centers of Burlington
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Medical Practice Board
  • Jeff Hochberg, Secretary, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Alicia Jacobs, MD, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Cy Jordan, Medical Director, VMS Education & Research Foundation: Safe and Effective Treatment of Chronic Pain in Vermont
  • Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter
  • Ronald Klein, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  • James Marmar, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Glen Neale, M.D.
11:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Public Safety Perspective

  • Lt. Kraig LaPorte, Drug Task Force, Vermont State Police
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-109, 110a, 110b
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Health Benefit Exchange Transition and Subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:00 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Christine Alibrandi, Health Care Reform Project Coordinator, Delta Dental
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • William Lambrukos, Delta Dental
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Memo Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 15, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-111, 112
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-113, 114
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Anthony Otis, Lobbyist, Delta Dental
11:00 AM

H.178 - An act relating to anatomical gifts

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-115, 116, 117, 118
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Shullenberger, Lobbyist, American Cancer Society
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
8:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

  • William Brunelli, MD, Emergency Department Director, North Country Hospital
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Sheila Livingston, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Analyst, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS)
11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Maple Leaf Farm
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-119, 120
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to adult protective services reporting requirements

  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Reporter
  • Suzanne Leavitt, Director of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Stuart Schurr, Attorney, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:30 AM

Budget Discussion

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:50 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:55 AM

H.178 - An act relating to anatomical gifts

Mark up and Vote

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-121, 122
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.105 - An act relating to adult protective services reporting requirements

Mark Up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:15 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
8:50 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sec. 2-15 Mark up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
10:00 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Sirotkin & Necrason
10:05 AM

H.105 - An act relating to adult protective services reporting requirements

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Alzheimer's Awareness

  • Suzanne Braunegg, family caregiver, Essex Junction
  • Pat Meredith, family caregiver, Manchester Center
  • Martha Richardson, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
  • Karel Samson, Alzheimer's patient, Burlington
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-123
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:50 AM

H.107 - An act relating to health insurance, Medicaid, the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, and the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Donofrio, Attorney, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
11:30 AM

S.73 - An act relating to the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

Discussion of House Proposal of Amendment

  • Rep. Leigh Dakin, Reporter
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:40 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-124, 125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Sec. 4, 5 & 22; Bill Mark up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Jonathan Wood, Deputy Secretary, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Mike Yantachka
9:40 AM

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

  • Kelly Stoddard, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Wind Turbines

Health Effects

  • Geoff Leventhall, International Expert on Wind and Sound Health
  • Sandy Reider, MD
  • Dr. Stanley Shapiro
  • Gabrielle Stebbins, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Luanne Therrien, Resident, Sheffield
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-128, 129, 130
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.63 - An act relating to health care facility discharge prescriptions

  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
8:45 AM

Health Benefit Exchange

Committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

9:15 AM

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

  • Susan Gretkowski, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leigh Tofferi, Director of Government Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Nurse Practitioners Association
Friday, April 26, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-131, 132, 133
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Choices for Care

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
8:45 AM

H.403 - An act relating to community supports for persons with serious functional impairments

Straw Poll Vote

  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Sponsor
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Choices for Care

9:30 AM

H.136 - An act relating to cost-sharing for preventive services

Mark Up and Vote

  • Samuel Grover, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.522 - An act relating to strengthening Vermont’s response to opioid addiction and methamphetamine abuse

Mark Up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance Network
  • Sen. Dick Sears
10:30 AM

Commission on Health Care Financing

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:25 AM

Choices for Care

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
no meeting
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-134
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.403 - An act relating to community supports for persons with serious functional impairments

Mark Up and Vote

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

H.530 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Reach Up Amendment

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-128, 129, 130
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

Token Session

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
13-135
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

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

Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert M. Hartwell
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Patient Choices Vermont
2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

No Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Vermont Health Connect

Room 11
Joint Meeting with House Health Care

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Peter Shumlin, Governor
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-2, 3, 4
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Oversight Committee Report

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Health Care Oversight Committee
10:00 AM

Public Records Study Committee Report

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Co-Chair, Public Records Legislative Study Committee
10:45 AM

Vermont Child Poverty Council Report

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tess Taylor, Chair, Vermont Child Poverty Council
11:30 AM

Office of Health Care Advocate

SFY 2013 Annual Report

  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-5, 6
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

Committee Information Page

  • Agatha Kessler, Supervisor of Committee Services, Office of Legislative Council
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Payroll System

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to precursor drugs of methamphetamine

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

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Study Committee on Providing Community Support to Persons with Serious Functional Impairments Report

  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Co-Chair, Study Committee on Providing Community Support to Persons with Serious Functional Impairments
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Homelessness

Homelessness Awareness Day

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Elizabeth Reedy, Executive Director, John W. Graham Emergency Shelter
  • Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-7, 8
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Reach Up

Report of the Reach Up Policy Work Group; Integration of Mental Health/Substance Abuse into Reach Up Program Report

  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

Department of Health

Legislative Priorities; Deaths and Hospice Care Report; Hub and Spoke Update- Medically Assisted Treatment Update; New Grant Update

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
No Meeting
Meeting Record
-after the floor

No Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Introduction

  • Marla Simpson
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
-

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Overview of involuntary treatment and medication; walk through of bill

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Review of Data

  • Emma Harrigan, Chief of Research & Statistics, Department of Mental Health
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
11:00 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Ethics of Involuntary Medication

  • Dr. Robert Macauley, MD, Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
11:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Committee Discussion, Next Steps

  • Morgan Brown
  • Laura Ziegler
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-12, 13
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

S.35 - An act relating to establishing and regulating licensed dental practitioners

  • Steve Arthur, DDS, MPH, Director of Oral Health, Department of Health
  • Vaughn Collins, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Society
  • Thomas Connolly, Oral Surgeon, Burlington
  • Beth Nolan, MPA, Outreach and Project Coordinator, Voices for Vermont Children
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Craig Stevens, MPH, Senior Consultant, JSI Research and Training Institute, Vermont
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Bills in Committee

11:00 AM

Vermont Ethics Network

Hospice and Palliative Care, Program Needs, Act 39 Follow Up

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-14, 15
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Payroll System

  • Lee Stone, Administrative Assistant, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

iPad Training

Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Mental Health Oversight Committee Report

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ann Pugh, Vice Chair, Mental Health Oversight Committee
10:15 AM

Public Records Exemptions

Health-related exemptions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:10 AM

S.219 - An act relating to sober houses

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:20 AM

S.235 - An act relating to improving the oral health of Vermonters

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-16, 17
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

iPad Training

Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Health Care Reform

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
11:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Level 1 Mental Health Acute Care

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
recordings with Senate Judiciary record
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Judicial Process

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
9:15 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Understanding the data

  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
9:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Care Provider Perspective

  • Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Chief of Psychiatry, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Craig Van Tuinen, MD
10:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Care Provider Perspective

  • Beth Kiendl, Nurse, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Xenia Williams, Master’s in Community Mental Health
11:00 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • 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
11:45 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Next Steps

Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-18, 19 Joint meeting recordings with Senate Judiciary
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
10:30 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Room 11- Joint Meeting with Senate Judiciary
Department of Health Opiate Reports

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
11:30 AM

Vermont Chiropractic Association

  • Maurice Cyr, Chiropractor, Rutland
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Dr. Erik Hemmett, Chiropractor, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  • Darryl Koch, Chiropractor, Vermont Chiropractic Association
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Sirotkin & Necrason
Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-20, 21
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

iPad Training

Tip of the Day

9:15 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Annual Report

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
9:45 AM

Health Care Trends

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:45 AM

Repeal of Reports

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Meg O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-22, 23
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.219 - An act relating to sober houses

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Janet Cote, Waterbury
  • Kate Finley-Woodruff, Waterbury Center
  • David Riegel, Owner, Waterbury Sober House
  • Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Owner, Waterbury Sober House
  • Charlotte Strasser, Waterbury Center
  • Mary Woodruff, Waterbury
  • Judy Woodruff, Waterbury
11:15 AM

Budget Adjustment

Department for Children and Families

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:45 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

  • Courtney Farrell, Assistant Director Residential and Community Services, Lund
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Board Member, Lund
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-24, 25, Joint Meeting CDs with the House Health Care Record
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:00 AM

S.194 - An act relating to posting aggregated immunization rates

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
9:15 AM

S.235 - An act relating to improving the oral health of Vermonters

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jon Holtzee, Director, State Government Affairs, American Dental Association
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
9:30 AM

S.236 - An act relating to prescription refill synchronization

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Kevin Mullin, Sponsor
9:45 AM

Homelessness

  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
10:00 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Joint Meeting with House Health Care- Room 10

  • Gail Auclair, RN, CEO, Little Rivers Health Care
  • Jack Donnelly, CEO, Community Health Centers of Burlington
  • Kat McGraw, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  • Dr. Paul J. Reiss, M.D., Medical Director, Accountable Care Coalition of the Green Mountains
  • Barbara Walters, DO, Chief Medical Officer, OneCare Vermont
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-26, 27, 28, Public Hearing recordings with Senate Judiciary
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Bill Overview

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Public Health Perspective

  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Melinda Moulton, CEO, Main Street Landing
  • Ben O'Brien, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • Ellen Starr, Nurse Practitioner, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
9:30 AM

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

Business Perspective

  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Andy Hackman, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Toy Industry Association
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, International Business Machines
  • Ashley Orgain, Seventh Generation
  • Stephen Rosario, Senior Director, Northeast Region, American Chemistry Council
  • James Stewart, Plant Manager, OMYA
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Vermont Retail Association
10:45 AM

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

Administration and Resources

  • Terri Goldberg, Executive Director, Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse
  • Carol Kraege, Washington State Department of Ecology
11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Childhood Obesity

  • Jessica Donze Black, Director, Kid's Safe and Healthful Foods Project, The Pew Charitable Trusts
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist
5:00 PM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Public Hearing- Joint Hearing with Senate Judiciary- Room 11

  • Sharon Allaire
  • Wendy Beinner
  • Van Bennett
  • Margaret Bennett
  • Jarugumlli Brahmaiah
  • Julie Charonko
  • Jacqueline Cundiff
  • Kay Faust
  • Honoree Fleming
  • Wendy Fuller
  • Laurie Heath
  • Zach Hughes
  • Melanie Jannery
  • Kasey Jones
  • Barry Kade
  • Sarah Knutson
  • Anne Krauss
  • Belle Ludwig
  • Barbara McCarty
  • Vicki Mednick
  • Anonymous Nitro
  • Lindsey Owen
  • Ron Powers
  • Malaika Puffer
  • Debbie Q
  • Erica Reil, Barre
  • Michael Sabourin
  • Luke Shalen
  • Marla Simpson
  • Laura Sisson
  • Irena Smironva
  • Suzanne Stewart
  • Deb Ward-Lyons
  • Donna Young-Blood
  • Laura Ziegler
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-29, 30
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

iPad Training

Tip of the Day

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

Budget Adjustment

Department of Mental Health

  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
9:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Community of Vermont Elders
  • John Shullenberger, Attorney, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

Budget Adjustment

Department of Health

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, Community of Vermont Elders
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:15 AM

Youth in Transition

  • Brenda Bean, Project Director, Youth in Transition
  • Tiffany Belville, Youth in Transition
  • Charlie Biss, Director of the Children, Adolescent and Family Unit, Department of Mental Health
  • Jody Kanon, Youth in Transition
  • Stepan Palmer, Youth in Transition
  • Jordan Thompson, Youth in Transition
  • Robyn Tobin, Youth in Transition
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-31
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

iPad Training

iAnnotate

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Green Mountain Care

Cross Border Issues

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-32, 33, 34
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.236 - An act relating to prescription refill synchronization

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • David Martini, Director of Health Insurance Policy, Director of External Appeals Program, Department of Financial Regulation
9:30 AM

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

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Jaime Heins, General Counsel, Burton Snowboards
  • Ali Kenney, Global Sustainability Director, Burton Snowboards
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
10:30 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

S.141 - An act relating to choice of providers for vision and eye care services

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

Annual Report

  • Bea Grause, President, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • Wendy Beinner, Director, NAMI VT
  • Ruth Grant, Family member
  • Sarah Lunderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Michael Sabourin, Family member, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors, Department of Mental Health
  • Laura Ziegler, Activist
9:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • Ronald Bassman, Ph.D, Psychologist, Chairman, The Community Consortium (Colorado)
  • Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Grace Jackson, M.D., Verde Valley Medical Center (Arizona)
  • Suzanne Kennedy, M.D., Psychiatrist, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Jean McCarthy-Sioss, R.N., Fletcher Allen Health Care
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-38, 39
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Act 48 Review

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Health Care Reform, Finance, Agency of Administration
  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-40, 41
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Judiciary
  • Heidi Henkel, Putney
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-42, 43, 44
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.235 - An act relating to improving the oral health of Vermonters

Tooth Tutor and WIC Dental Care: Service Population, Results and Funding; Comparison to S.235 Proposal

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Arthur, D.D.S., Department of Health
  • Vaughn Collins, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Society
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont State Dental Society
  • Ellen Grimes, D.D.S., Vermont Technical College
10:00 AM

Department of Mental Health

Update on Facilities, Act 114 Report

  • Frank Reed, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
11:00 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-45, 46
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.583 - An act relating to the charge of the Vermont Child Poverty Council

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tess Taylor, Sponsor
9:00 AM

JRH15 - Joint resolution urging Congress to support H.R. 485, The National Nurse Act of 2013

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan, Sponsor
9:45 AM

S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
10:30 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lynne Cleveland Vitzthum, Government Relations, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:45 AM

Soteria House

  • Amos Meacham, Project Director, Soteria House
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-47, 48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.307 - An act relating to the assessment of Vermont’s public benefit structure

Committee Discussion

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Agency of Human Services
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Sponsor
  • Monica Hutt, Director of Operations, Agency of Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:45 AM

SIM Grant

Overview

  • Georgia Maheras, Project Director, Vermont Health Care Innovation Project
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Vermont State Innovation Model (SIM) Core Team
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-49, 50
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.583 - An act relating to the charge of the Vermont Child Poverty Council

Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Meg O'Donnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Janet Doyle, Manager, Site Operations & Government Programs, International Business Machines
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Lauren Hierl, Environmental Health Advocate, VPIRG
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.235 - An act relating to improving the oral health of Vermonters

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Arthur, D.D.S., Department of Health
  • Vaughn Collins, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Society
11:45 AM

Developmental Disabilities Services

Disability Awareness Day

  • Chester Finn, Special Assistant, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, New York
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

Treatment Options, Act 114 Report

  • Robert Appel, Kohn Rath Danon & Appel LLP
  • Jay Batra, MD, Medical Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
  • Dr. W. Gordon Frankle, Chief of Psychiatry, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Suzanne Kennedy, M.D., Psychiatrist, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees

11:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • 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
  • John Wallace, Legal Counsel, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-57, 58, 59, 60
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Deborah Richter, MD
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Chair, Senate Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • Amy Davenport, Chief Administrative Judge
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dena Monahan, Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen, Plainfield, VT
11:15 AM

H.583 - An act relating to the charge of the Vermont Child Poverty Council

Senator Sirotkin Amendment

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

S.287 - An act relating to involuntary treatment and medication

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-61, 62
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
  • Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
  • Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office, Court Administrator's Office
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Burlington, VT
  • Bobby Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Public Safety
  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
11:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Jennie Davis, Women Helping Battered Women
  • Nancy Owens, President, Housing Vermont
  • Gina Ruth, Women Helping Battered Women
  • Jan Tarjan, Executive Director, Dismas House of Vermont
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-66, 67, 68
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.44 - An act relating to health insurance prior authorizations

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
8:40 AM

S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs

  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
9:00 AM

S.236 - An act relating to prescription refill synchronization

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores (VACDS)
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, CVS/Caremark
  • Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Express Scripts, Inc.
9:30 AM

S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs

  • Mark Ames, Network Coordinator, Vermont Recovery Network
  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Ron Ferrara, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Cory Gustafson, Director, Government and Public Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
Friday, February 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-69, 70
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.307 - An act relating to the assessment of Vermont’s public benefit structure

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates

  • Tamika Anderson
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Dennis
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

S.295 - An act relating to pretrial services, risk assessments, and criminal justice programs

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Deborah Richter MD
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-71, 72
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.222 - An act relating to the transfer of investigator positions from the Department of Human Resources to the Agency of Human Services

  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
10:45 AM

S.267 - An act relating to a study of staff secure residential programs and the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General
11:15 AM

S.23 - An act relating to access to records in adult protective services investigations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-73, 74
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.267 - An act relating to a study of staff secure residential programs and the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

  • Judith Christensen, Clinical and Educational Director, Woodside Correctional Facility
  • Jay Simons, Director, Woodside Correctional Facility
9:00 AM

S.235 - An act relating to improving the oral health of Vermonters

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Dental Society
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

JRH15 - Joint resolution urging Congress to support H.R. 485, The National Nurse Act of 2013

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.63 - An act relating to health care facility discharge prescriptions

  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
11:30 AM

JRH16 - Joint resolution relating to Vermont caregivers

11:40 AM

S.236 - An act relating to prescription refill synchronization

  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacists Association
11:45 AM

Early Childhood Day

  • Donna Bailey, Addison County Parent Child Center
  • Andrea Sandbrook, Owner/Director, Annette's Preschool & The Clubhouse
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-75, 76
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to gender-neutral nomenclature for the identification of parents on birth certificates

Markup and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.307 - An act relating to the assessment of Vermont’s public benefit structure

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:15 AM

S.267 - An act relating to a study of staff secure residential programs and the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:45 AM

S.235 - An act relating to improving the oral health of Vermonters

Markup and Vote

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

S.23 - An act relating to access to records in adult protective services investigations

Markup and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alice Kennedy, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, COVE
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
No Meeting
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

No Committee Meeting

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-77
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

S.23 - An act relating to access to records in adult protective services investigations

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Alice Kennedy, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:45 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Youth Preventative Care

  • Morgan Cote, Unbound Grace
  • Emily Dion, Unbound Grace
  • Kerry Kurt , Executive Director, Unbound Grace, Sentinel Farms Youth & Family Programming
  • Madison Shepard, Unbound Grace
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-78, 79, 80
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.23 - An act relating to access to records in adult protective services investigations

Markup and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

  • John Bookwalter MD, General Surgeon
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jon Porter, MD, Director, UVM, Center for Health and Wellbeing
  • Rep. George W. Till
  • Chris Winters, Director of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

Health Care Reform

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-81
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for home telemonitoring services

Senator Sirotkin Amendment

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
9:15 AM

H.576 - An act relating to applications for the Lifeline program

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sharon Asay, Director of Taxpayer Services, Department of Taxes
  • Autumn Barnett, Director, Consumer Affairs & Public Information, Department of Public Service
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki
  • Kathleen Smith, Administrative Executive, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Health Care Reform

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Rep. Michael Fisher
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Steven Phillips MD
  • Sen. David Zuckerman
10:00 AM

Health Care Reform

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-85, 86
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.728 - An act relating to developmental services’ system of care

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Susan Yuan, Family member, Jericho
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-87, 88
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Health Care Reform

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
10:00 AM

Department of Vermont Health Access

2015 Budget

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-89, 90, 91
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
9:00 AM

H.217 - An act relating to smoking in lodging establishments, hospitals, and child care facilities, and on State lands

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Vermont Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
  • Tori Ossola, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
  • Heidi Tringe, Lobbyist, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
  • Rhonda Williams, Tobacco Control Coordinator, Department of Health
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
10:30 AM

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

  • Michael Duane, Director of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Patricia King MD, Chair, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Jon Porter, MD, Director, UVM, Center for Health and Wellbeing
11:30 AM

Birth Certificates

Social Security Numbers on Birth Certificates

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Richard McCoy, Manager, Public Health Statistics, Department of Health
Friday, March 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-92, 93
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.576 - An act relating to applications for the Lifeline program

Markup and Vote

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.373 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing Title 33

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-94, 95
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lila Shapero, Attorney, Voices for Vermont Children
  • Carolyn White, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-96, 97, 98
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.373 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing Title 33

9:00 AM

H.728 - An act relating to developmental services’ system of care

  • Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
  • Lisa Maynes, Associate Director, Vermont Family Network
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

H.874 - An act relating to consent for admission to hospice care and for DNR/COLST orders

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lynne Cleveland Vitzthum, Government Relations, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Laura Ziegler, Concerned Citizen, Plainfield, VT
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-99, 100, 101
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

System of Care

  • Mitch Barron, Director, Centerpoint Adolescent Treatment Services
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Dr. Mark Depman, MD, Emergency Department Director, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

Health Care Reform

Global Budgets and Hospital Payments

  • Robert Murray, Consultant, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Richard Slusky, Director of Payment Reform, Green Mountain Care Board
11:40 AM

Farm to School

  • Amy Beckwith, School Nurse, Jericho Elementary School
  • David Bouchard, Teacher, Jericho Elementary School
  • Susan Kamp, Health Systems Program Administrator, Department of Health
  • Abbie Nelson, Co-Director, VT Food Ed. Every Day & Ed. Coord. at Nofa-VT
  • Betsy Rosenbluth, Co-Director, VT FEED and Shelburne Farms
Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-102, 103, 104, 105
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Mark up and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:30 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

System of Care

  • Gary De Coralis, Executive Director, Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
  • William Keithcart, Clinical Supervisor, Day One Outpatient Treatment Program, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  • Nels Kloster, MD, Medical Director, Habit OPCP & Serenity House
  • Jeffrey McKee, Psy.D, Director of Psychiatric Services, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Deborah Richter MD
  • Suzie Walker, Director, Turning Point Center, Windham County
  • Kurt White, Brattleboro Retreat
10:15 AM

Act 48 Review

  • Devon Green, Health Policy Analyst, Agency of Administration
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

H.373 - An act relating to updating and reorganizing Title 33

Mark up and Vote

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

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-106, 107
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
11:45 AM

H.874 - An act relating to consent for admission to hospice care and for DNR/COLST orders

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lynne Cleveland Vitzthum, Government Relations, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  • Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-108, 109, 110
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.728 - An act relating to developmental services’ system of care

  • Rep. Patsy French
  • Kirsten Murphy, Policy Analyst and Planner, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Barbara Prine, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

H.874 - An act relating to consent for admission to hospice care and for DNR/COLST orders

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

Youth Services

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Kreig Pinkham, Director, Washington County Youth Services Bureau
  • Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-111, 112, 113
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.699 - An act relating to temporary housing

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Chris Dalley, ESD Program Director, Department for Children and Families
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Vermont State Colleges Trustees

-after joint assembly

H.633 - An act relating to medical device manufacturer-sponsored education sessions for health care providers

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan
  • Kate Whelley McCabe, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rep. George W. Till
Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-114, 115, 116
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to agency error in the 3SquaresVT Program

  • Sen. Dick Sears
8:35 AM

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Health Care Reform

Savings

  • Georgia Maheras, Project Director, Vermont Health Care Innovation Project
-

H.123 - An act relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Sirotkin and Zuckerman Amendment

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
  • Sen. David Zuckerman
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
No Meeting
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-117, 118, 119
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.874 - An act relating to consent for admission to hospice care and for DNR/COLST orders

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
9:30 AM

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Carolyn White, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

H.728 - An act relating to developmental services’ system of care

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:30 AM

Budget Discussion

Crisis Fuel and Weatherization Programs

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Weatherization Assistance Programs
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-120, 121, 122
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.325 - An act relating to the rights of children of arrested and incarcerated parents

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.217 - An act relating to smoking in lodging establishments, hospitals, and child care facilities, and on State lands

  • Cheryl Brosnan, Student Advisor, Winooski High School
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Emily Kisicki, Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Rep. Curt McCormack
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

  • Mark Ames, Network Coordinator, Vermont Recovery Network
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm
11:00 AM

H.325 - An act relating to the rights of children of arrested and incarcerated parents

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
  • Jill Evans, Director, Women and Family Services, Department of Corrections
  • Rep. Joan G. Lenes
11:30 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Committee Discussion

11:40 AM

H.325 - An act relating to the rights of children of arrested and incarcerated parents

11:45 AM

H.217 - An act relating to smoking in lodging establishments, hospitals, and child care facilities, and on State lands

12:05 AM

H.633 - An act relating to medical device manufacturer-sponsored education sessions for health care providers

11:50 AM

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-123, 124, 125
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.699 - An act relating to temporary housing

Mark up and Vote

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

Budget Discussion

Crisis Fuel, Weatherization, Recovery Centers

10:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to medical device manufacturer-sponsored education sessions for health care providers

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dean Barcelow, Optometrists Association
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, PhRMA
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

Budget Discussion

Pathways Housing; Recovery Centers and Youth in Transition

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-126, 127
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

Budget Discussion

  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Weatherization Assistance Programs
11:05 AM

H.699 - An act relating to temporary housing

Markup and Vote

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
11:20 AM

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

Markup and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:25 AM

H.728 - An act relating to developmental services’ system of care

  • Nancy Breiden, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-128, 129, 130
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Health Care Reform

Considerations for Evaluating Health Care Reform Proposals

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant
9:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Moore, Network/Systems Administrator, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.217 - An act relating to smoking in lodging establishments, hospitals, and child care facilities, and on State lands

Markup and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Morabito, Administrator, Vermont Tobacco Evaluation and Review Board
10:00 AM

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

H.633 language has been incorporated into H.350
Markup and Vote

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment

Hub and Spoke and the Blueprint

  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
11:30 AM

H.325 - An act relating to the rights of children of arrested and incarcerated parents

Markup and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, Lund
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
CDs
14-131
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.728 - An act relating to developmental services’ system of care

9:15 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Adverse Childhood Events

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:00 AM

H.217 - An act relating to smoking in lodging establishments, hospitals, and child care facilities, and on State lands

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
10:15 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

Adverse Childhood Events

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
14-132
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

S.252 - An act relating to financing for Green Mountain Care

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, April 28, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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9:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 1, 2014
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 2, 2014
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 5, 2014
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
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CDs
14-133
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.699 - An act relating to temporary housing

Committee of Conference

1:30 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
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 8, 2014
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.790 - An act relating to Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Enhanced Child Care Services Subsidy Program

Committee of Conference

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Saturday, May 10, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

  • Tim Abraham, Director, Addison County

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