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House Committee on Appropriations (Room 42)

The House Committee on Appropriations considers matters relating to appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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1:00 PM

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

Overview of BAA items

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 PM

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Human Services - Agency Central Office

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

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  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:00 PM

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  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Thursday, January 3, 2013
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9:00 AM

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Human Services

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:00 AM

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Human Services

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

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Human Services

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
1:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
1:45 PM

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Commerce & Community Development

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Kathy Thayer, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:45 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Jim Leland, Director of Agriculture Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
3:30 PM

Fiscal Update

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 4, 2013
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9:00 AM

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General Government

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
9:45 AM

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
11:30 AM

Fiscal Update

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

General Government

  • Wanda Minoli, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:45 PM

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Natural Resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Deborah Markowitz, Vermont Secretary of State, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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2:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
3:30 PM

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Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 10, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Joanne Chadwick, Business Manager, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
3:30 PM

H.47 - An act relating to fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment

Committee Discussion

Friday, January 11, 2013
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8:45 AM

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General Government

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian
9:15 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
10:00 AM

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  • Ben Chater, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney
11:00 AM

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Labor

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
1:00 PM

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  • Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Richard Reed, Financial Officer, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
1:45 PM

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General Government

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Andrew Perchlik, Director, Clean Energy Development Fund, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

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Sec. 66 of Governor's Proposed

  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
Monday, January 14, 2013
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1:00 PM

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Human Services

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:30 PM

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  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

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General Government

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor
  • Susan Mesner, State Auditor's Office
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Follow-up Questions

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

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Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

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Public Hearing - Governor's Proposed

  • Max Barrows, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Julie Martin, Director of Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health
  • David Mickenberg, Attorney, AARP Vermont
  • Barbara Pine, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Virginia Renfrew, Vermont Association for Adult Days
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Beth Stern, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

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  • Delores Burroughs-Biron, Health Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Hutt, Director of Operations, Agency of Human Services
  • Mary Moulton, Interim Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:30 AM

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Section 87 of the Governor's Proposed

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
1:15 PM

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Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 17, 2013
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9:00 AM

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Committee Discussion

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

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

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  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
1:45 PM

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Committee Discussion/Vote (10-0-1)

Friday, January 18, 2013
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9:00 AM

Tax Camp

  • Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Members' Amendments

10:00 AM

House Convenes

H.47 - Budget Adjustment Act

3:30 PM

Information Briefing Session

Health Exchange Federal Subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Members' Amendments

10:00 AM

Vermont Field and Fair Days

Introduction to Members

  • Jackie Folsom, Vermont Farm Bureau
10:30 AM

Emergency Board Meeting

Governor's Ceremonial Office - Consensus Forecast

12:30 PM

Revenue Forecast

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler and Associates
1:00 PM

House Convenes

H.47 - Budget Adjustment

Thursday, January 24, 2013
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2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

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Overview of Governor's Proposed Budget

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Administration
Friday, January 25, 2013
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8:45 AM

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General Government

  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
11:15 AM

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General Government

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Monday, January 28, 2013
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1:00 PM

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General Government

  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:30 PM

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  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
3:30 PM

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  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Human Services

  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • Joseph Krawczyk, Chair, Vermont Veteran's Home
9:30 AM

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General Government

  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
10:15 AM

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

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Service Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
2:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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9:30 AM

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General Government

  • Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Greg Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
10:30 AM

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Protection of Persons & Property

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
11:15 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Robert Appel, Executive Director, Human Rights Commission
1:00 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber - Climate Change

  • Bill McKibben, Environmental Activist
2:00 PM

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General Government

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Kiersten Bourgeois, Special Assistant to the Governor, Broadband
  • Chris Campbell, Director of Telecommunications, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
  • Darwin Thompson, Deputy Director, Department of Information & Innovation
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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9:00 AM

Fiscal Update

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

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Page 16 of the Budget Summary - GF Deficit Mitigation

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

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Protection to Persons and Property

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
2:30 PM

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Human Services - Veteran's Home follow-up (Pay Act)

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, February 1, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
11:15 AM

Health Care

Premium Credits and Cost Sharing Subsidies

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

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General Government - Executive Office

  • Elizabeth Miller, Chief of Staff, Governor's Office
1:45 PM

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

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Monday, February 4, 2013
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1:00 PM

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Human Services - Central Office

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

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Human Services - Program Integration

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

Informational Update

Bank Records for Long-term Applications and PACE Program

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Human Services - Corrections

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
2:30 AM

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Human Services - Mental Health

  • Mary Moulton, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Human Services - Children & Families

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
1:15 PM

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Human Services - Health

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
3:30 PM

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Human Services - Blueprint Update

  • Dr. Craig Jones, Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
  • Lisa Watkins, Deputy Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
Thursday, February 7, 2013
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9:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - Joint Meeting of the House and Senate

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

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Human Services - Green Mountain Care Board

  • Georgia Maheras, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
1:15 PM

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Human Services - DVHA

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:00 PM

Results Based Accountability

House Chamber - "Turn the Curve" presentation

3:30 PM

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Human Services - DVHA continued

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Friday, February 8, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Human Services - DAIL

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
1:00 PM

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Human Services - Children & Families continued

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Monday, February 11, 2013
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4:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget

Joint Public Hearing w/ the Senate Committee on Appropriations

Monday, February 11, 2013
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4:00 PM

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Joint Public Hearing - at ALL VIT sites - Governor's Proposed Budget

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Extending and Combining the Global Commitment Waiver

  • Stephanie Beck, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Monica Light, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

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General Government

  • Felix Grossman, Executive Assistant, Vermont State Auditor's Office
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy State Auditor
11:30 AM

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  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
2:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
4:00 PM

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Commerce & Community Development

  • Mark Hudson, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Higher Education

  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
  • Donald Vickers, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
1:15 PM

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Human Services

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Janet Bullard, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Marcia Merrill, Chair, Vermont Commission on Women
2:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
3:00 PM

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  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Sheri Rockcastle, Business Manager, Department of Public Service
  • David Tauscher, Manager of Administrative Services Division, Department of Public Service
4:15 PM

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As Passed the Senate

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
9:15 AM

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Natural Resources

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
10:00 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Brig Gen Thomas E Drew, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Colonel George Pigeon, Office of the Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
11:00 AM

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  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
1:15 PM

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  • John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Robert Greemore, Court Administrator, Judiciary
  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
2:45 PM

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  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

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  • David Cameron, Business Manager, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner of Banking and Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Reynolds, Deputy Commissioner of Health Care, Department of Financial Regulation
Friday, February 15, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • David Tucker, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
9:45 AM

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Commerce & Community Development

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Jody Fried, Executive Director, Catamount Arts Council
  • Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  • Alan Jordan, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
  • Susan Shannon, Su Chi Pottery of Pittsfield
11:45 AM

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Senate Proposal of Amendment

1:00 PM

H.265 - An act relating to the education property tax rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2014

Vote: 10-1-0; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:30 PM

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Higher Education

  • Ann Curran, Community Relations Director, Vermont Public Television
  • John King, President/CEO, Vermont Public Television
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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10:00 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State's Attorneys
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, State's Attorneys Department
  • Jim Mongeon, State's Attorney
11:00 AM

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General Government

  • Francis Brooks, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Duncan Goss, Deputy Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

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Labor

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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9:30 AM

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General Education

  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
  • Armando Vilaseca, Secretary, Agency of Education
11:00 AM

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Higher Education

  • Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, VT Interactive Technologies
1:15 PM

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Natural Resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Thursday, February 21, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Commerce & Community Development

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
1:15 PM

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Natural Resources

  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

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Transportation

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 22, 2013
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9:00 AM

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Motor Vehicles continued

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:30 AM

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General Government - Libraries continued

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
10:15 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property - Public Safety continued...

  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Monday, February 25, 2013
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1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
3:00 PM

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Advocates Public Hearing - Governor's Proposed Budget

  • Sue Chase, Vermont Association of Adult Day Services (VAADS)
  • Roger Clapp, Executive Director, March of Dimes
  • Peter Cobb, Director, VT Assembly of Home Health and Hospice Agencies
  • Paul Costello, Working Lands Coalition
  • Jan Demers, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
  • Peter Jacobson, Director, Vermont Cares
  • Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
  • Dorigen Keeney, Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Mary Niebling, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Sheila Reed, Legislative Coordinator, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
  • Falko Schilling, Consumer Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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9:30 AM

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

Advocates Public Hearing - Governor's Proposed Budget

  • Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Laura Bernard , Coordinator, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont
  • Emily Boedecker, The Nature Conservancy
  • Bill Cobb, Reverend, Faith in Action Northern Communities Partnership, Inc.
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Carol Flint, Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Sandy Gaffney, Vermont Workers' Center
  • Dale Hackett, Self Advocate
  • Steve Howard, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Mark Kaufman, Advocacy Manager, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Robert Letovsky, Professor, St. Michael's College
  • Julie Lowell, former COTS Case Worker, Ph.D., Candidate in Social Policy
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Harold Nadeau, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Joe Patrissi, Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc.
  • Sue Russell, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Michael Sirotkin, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Joellen Tarallo-Falk, Project Director, Vermont Suicide Prevention Project
  • David Tucker, Community Action Partnership
  • Tina Zuk, Coordinator, American Heart Association
1:15 PM

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Commerce & Community Development

  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Mary Nowlan, Editor, Vermont Life Magazine
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
3:15 PM

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Committee Discussion

Thursday, February 28, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

Joint Meeting

with House Committee on Education, and Ways & Means - Room: 11, State House
*Local Perspectives on School Budget Dynamics
*Factors Driving Vermont Education Health Initiative
*Brainstorming Session: "How to bend the cost curve while improving quality"

  • John Castle, Superintendent, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Brenda Fleming, Director of Finance, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Mark Hage, Member Benefits Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • John Pike, Director, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
  • Laura Soares, Vice Chair, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
  • Tracy Wrend, Superintendent, Lamoille South Supervisory Union
  • Joseph Zimmerman, Trust Administrator, Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust
3:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

Friday, March 1, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Community High School of Vermont

Results Based Issue Brief

  • Rep. George Cross, Representative
  • Nancy Greenewalt, Intern, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Wilhelmina Picard, Superintendent, Community High School of Vermont
  • Ira Sollace, Consultant
1:00 PM

H.182 - An act relating to search and rescue

Vote: 9-0-2; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

  • Rep. Donna Sweaney, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

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Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

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Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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9:30 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Pay Act

Discussion as it relates to the state budget.

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Meeting Details
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8:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

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Committee Discussion

Friday, March 15, 2013
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8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget

Budget and Revenue

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:15 AM

Retirement Issues

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:00 AM

H.510 - An act relating to the State’s transportation program and miscellaneous changes to the State’s transportation laws

Vote: 9-2-0; Reporter: Rep. Heath

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

Monday, March 18, 2013
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12:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

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Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

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Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

H.510 - An act relating to the State’s transportation program and miscellaneous changes to the State’s transportation laws

Floor Amendments

  • Rep. Bob Bouchard, Colchester
  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Sponsor, Milton
2:30 PM

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Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 21, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

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Committee Discussion

Friday, March 22, 2013
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8:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

Monday, March 25, 2013
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12:00 PM

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Vote: 7-4-0

Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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10:30 AM

H.169 - An act relating to relieving employers’ experience-rating records

Vote: 11-0-0; Reporter: Rep. Keenan

  • Rep. Bob Bouchard, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Town of Newport
11:30 AM

H.60 - An act relating to providing state financial support for school meals for children of low-income households

Vote: 10-1-0; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.329 - An act relating to use value appraisals

Vote: 11-0-0; Rep. Winters

  • Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

Thursday, March 28, 2013
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8:30 AM

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Floor Amendments

  • Rep. George Cross, Winooski
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield
  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Milton
  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, For Rep. Poirier
  • Rep. John Moran, Wardsboro, VT
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson, Burlington
  • Rep. Suzi Wizowaty, Burlington
Friday, March 29, 2013
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8:15 AM

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Floor Amendments

  • Rep. Martha Heath, Westford
  • Rep. Tony Klein, East Montpelier
  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, South Burlington
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Town of Newport
  • Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meeting Details
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11:00 AM

H.533 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.533 - An act relating to capital construction and state bonding

Vote: 10-0-1; Reporter: Rep. Winters

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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9:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Maida Townsend, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.242 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Strong Scholars Program

  • Rep. Brian Campion, Reporter, House Committee on Education
2:00 PM

H.395 - An act relating to the establishment of the Vermont Clean Energy Loan Fund

Vote: 10-0-1; Reporter: Rep. Keenan

  • Rep. Steve Carr, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

H.140 - An act relating to Choices for Care

  • Rep. Patsy French, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.521 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education law

  • Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.521 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education law

Vote: 10-0-1; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

Friday, April 5, 2013
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10:00 AM

H.270 - An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Adam Greshin, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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3:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Adam Greshin, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

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

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Rep. Maida Townsend, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.270 - An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Adam Greshin, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Results Based Accountability

Unclaimed Property

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Albert LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Cost of exchange in 2015 and Beyond

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

Results Based Accountability

Agriculture - Working Lands

  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture
  • Joelinda LeClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Colleen Leonard, Agricultural Policy Administrator-, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Melissa Moon, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Noelle Sevoian, Agency of Agriculture
2:30 PM

H.242 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Strong Scholars Program

  • Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Tax Department
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, April 12, 2013
Meeting Details
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8:45 AM

H.242 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Strong Scholars Program

  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Carolyn Keeler, Liaison, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Dan Smith, Community Liaison, Vermont State Colleges
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
10:00 AM

H.536 - An act relating to the National Guard

Vote: 10-0-1; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

  • Rep. Helen Head, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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9:00 AM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

  • Brad James, Director, Agency of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
10:00 AM

Committee Informational

How Education Fund Works

  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Committee Informational

Governor's Strategic Plan and Dashboard
new Spotlight VT Financial Transparency site

  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:30 AM

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

Vote: 11-0-0; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Committee Informational

Public Safety Contracts

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
1:45 PM

H.207 - An act relating to a unified budget

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor, Arlington
2:00 PM

H.226 - An act relating to the regulation of underground storage tanks

Vote: 11-0-0; Reporter: Rep. Keenan

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Rep. Bob Krebs, Reporter, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Rep. Jim Masland, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Elizabeth McDonald, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Committee Informational

Legislative Organizational Costs (CSG, NCSL...)

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 19, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee Informational

Labor Market

  • Mathew Barewicz, Chief, Vermont Department of Labor
10:15 AM

H.226 - An act relating to the regulation of underground storage tanks

Fiscal Note update

  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

H.352 - An act relating to increasing the amount of the General Fund transfer

  • Rep. John Moran, Sponsor, Wardsboro, VT
10:35 AM

H.489 - An act relating to a study committee concerning public participation in the budget process

  • Rep. John Moran, Sponsor, Wardsboro, VT
10:45 AM

H.270 - An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education

Vote: 8-3-0; Reporter: Rep. Johnson

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
11:30 AM

H.538 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to education funding laws

Vote: 8-3-0; Reporter: Rep. Keenan

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Meeting Details
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2:30 PM

H.270 - An act relating to providing access to publicly funded prekindergarten education

Committee Discussion on proposed floor amendment

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Committee Informational

Tourism "Roadshow"

  • Catherine Wood Brooks, Cultural Heritage Tourism Coordinator, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jen Butson, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
11:00 AM

H.489 - An act relating to a study committee concerning public participation in the budget process

Committee Discussion

11:10 AM

H.352 - An act relating to increasing the amount of the General Fund transfer

Committee Discussion

11:20 AM

H.207 - An act relating to a unified budget

Committee Discussion

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Informational

Labor Market - Q & A followup

  • Mathew Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
10:30 AM

Committee Informational

After Budget Followup - Q & A

  • Peter Hack, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Bill Laferriere, Director of Property Services, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Ed Von Turkovich, Director of Business Development, Department of Buildings & General Services
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
2:30 PM

H.207 - An act relating to a unified budget

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor, Arlington
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Michael Donofrio, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

Health Exchange Budget Analysis

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Health Care - Room 10

  • Tom Dehner, Managing Principal, Health Management Associates
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Chair, House Health Care
  • Trinka Kerr, Health Care Ombudsman, Office of Health Care Ombudsman
9:30 AM

Committee Informational

Longitudinal Data Project

  • John Fischer, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Rep. Tristan Toleno, Brattleboro
  • Brian Townsend, Director of Information Systems, Agency of Education
10:30 AM

H.207 - An act relating to a unified budget

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning, Sponsor, Arlington
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:00 AM

Program-Based Budgeting

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Administrator of the Vantage System, Department of Finance & Management
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Zeller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, May 3, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.82 - An act relating to campaign finance law

Vote: 9-1-1; Reporter: Rep. Keenan

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Rep. Donna Sweaney, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, May 6, 2013
Meeting Details
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3:15 PM

S.152 - An act relating to health care financing

Vote: 7-3-1; Reporter: Rep. Keenan

  • Rep. Janet Ancel, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Chair, House Health Care
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Meeting Details
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2:15 PM

S.130 - An act relating to encouraging flexible pathways to secondary school completion

Vote: 9-2-0; Reporter: Rep. Manwaring

  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Carolyn Keeler, Liaison, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Rep. Peter Peltz, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Daniel Smith, Director of Community Relations and Public Policy, Vermont State Colleges
  • Susan Stitely, President, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges
3:15 PM

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

Sec. E.214 Radiological emergency response plan

  • Joe Flynn, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Gerry Morris, Lobbyist, Vermont Yankee
Friday, May 10, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
12:45 PM

S.37 - An act relating to tax increment financing districts

  • Rep. Jim Condon, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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CDs
2013-168,169,170,171
Meeting Record
9:25 AM

Budget Issues

FY 2014 Budget and Tax Expenditure Pie Charts

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

FY 2015 Budget Context/Overview

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:00 AM

Projected Budget Gaps

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:25 AM

Introduction

New Deputy Commissioner of Finance & Management

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:30 AM

FY 2014 Budget Adjustment Issues

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:00 AM

FY 2015 Committee Budget Discussion

Building the Budget: Committee's Concerns and Priorities

1:00 PM

Administration Presentations

*Budget Development Process Update
*Performance Focus
*Other Questions and Comments

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Agency of Administration
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Department of Finance & Management
2:00 PM

FY 2015 Budget - Major Issues

Two Segments:
*Federal Funding Expectations - Riven
*Medicaid Finance - Barrett and Langweil

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Agency of Administration
3:00 PM

Teacher Retirement

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

*Building the Budget - Further Committee Concerns and Information Requests
*Information Needs for Budget Adjustment
*Other

Monday, December 2, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Overview

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

General Government

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

BGS - St. Albans Project

  • Lawrence Miller, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

General Government

  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Protection to Persons & Property

  • David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
11:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

General Government

  • Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Heidi Hall, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Frank Reed, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Transportation

  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

B.100 - Green Mountain Care Board

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

House Convenes

2014 Session Begins

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Commerce -- Entergy Settlement and Windham Economic Development

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

Joint Meeting

House Committees on Appropriations; General Housing & Military Affairs; and Human Services -- Room 11
"Why is the need for temporary housing so great and what suggestions are there to put people in more permanent settings while lowering costs?"

  • William Ahlers, Deputy Attorney General, Agency of Human Services
  • Kristin Clouser, Deputy Attorney General, Agency of Human Services
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Jonica Holich, Brattleboro
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic, Housing & Community Development
  • Dan Jerman, Hearing Officer, Human Services Board
  • Michael Monte, Chief Operations & Financial Officer, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Janeen Morse, Randolph
  • Linda Ryan, Co-Chair, Governor's Council on Pathways out of Poverty
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's State of the State Address

3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 9, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Colonel Michael T. Heston, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services

  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Public Hearing -- Room 11
Limit Comments to 2 - 5 minutes

  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Legal Aid
  • Mary Fredette, Executive Director, The Gathering Place, Brattleboro
  • Sara Kobylenski , Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven, Inc.
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Rita Markley, Executive Director, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
  • Julie Martin, Director of Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health
  • David Mickenberg, Council on Vermont Elders
  • Jeanne Montross, Chair, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
  • Carmel Quinn, Program and Resource Manager, Vermont 2-1-1
  • Elizabeth Ready, Executive Director, John Graham Shelter
  • Sandy Rousse, President and CEO, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
  • Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Jo Ann Troiano, Executive Director, Montpelier Housing Authority
4:00 PM

Results Based Accountability

Agency of Human Services Presentation -- Room 11

  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Friday, January 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Community Based Waiver

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

Monday, January 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Commiitee Meeting

UVM Legislative Summit on Education Policy

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Education Finance Symposium - St. Michaels College

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Transportation

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
10:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Sec. B.100

  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Human Services -- General Assistance - Housing

  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Overview

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jeb Spaulding, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Castleton Amendment

  • Laura Jakubowski, Business Manager, Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Tax Modernization

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
1:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

Consensus Forecast -- Governor's Ceremonial Office

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Tax Modernization

  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Education

  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
Friday, January 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

General Assistance - Housing

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

House Committee on Transportation Recommendations

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2014 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion/Vote

Monday, January 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

State Holiday -- Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Fiscal Update

FY 2015 Budget Growth Rates

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Budget Summary Book Overview - Page 15 continued

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government - Administration - Secretary's Office

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
4:10 PM

Health Care Reform Discussion

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant, Vermont Legislature
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Performance Measure Pilot Program

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Agency of Administration
1:00 PM

Presentations

Tourism Marketing Campaign

  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
2:00 PM

Tutorials

Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP)

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Members' Amendments

FY 2014 Budget Adjustment Bill -- 2nd Reading

10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • John Gonya, Business Manager, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
11:00 AM

Tutorials

Pay Act

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
1:00 PM

House Convenes

2nd Reading of Budget Adjustment Bill

Friday, January 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Members' Amendments

FY 2014 Budget Adjustment Bill -- Third Reading

9:30 AM

House Convenes

3rd Reading of Budget Adjustment Bill

Monday, January 27, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Greg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • David Brotzman, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Service Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
10:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • David Cameron, Business Manager, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Tom Candon, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Crosby Sherman, Deputy Director of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Maj Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Tiffany Davis, Business Manager, Vermont National Guard
  • Colonel Michael T. Heston, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Susan Allen, Deputy Chief of Staff, Executive's Office
  • Jason Aronowitz, Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government - Dept. of Finance

  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection of Persons & Property

  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Gregory Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Chris Campbell, Executive Director, Vermont Telecommunications Authority
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Connect Vermont

  • Kiersten Bourgeois, Special Assistant to the Governor, Broadband
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
  • William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
  • Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
2:25 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Sara Holub, Finance Specialist, Secretary of State's Office
  • Brian Leven, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Higher Education

  • John King, President/CEO, Vermont Public Television
  • Elizabeth Metraux, Chief Communications and Public Relations Officer, Vermont Public Television
Friday, January 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Office of the Defender General
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Office of the Defender General
10:45 AM

Tutorials

State Innovation's Model Grant (SIMs)

  • Georgia Maheras, Project Director, Vermont Health Care Innovation Project
  • Anya Rader Wallack, Chair, Vermont State Innovation Model (SIM) Core Team
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Monday, February 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services - Central Office

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Denise Lamoureux, Refugee Coordinator, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services - Program Integration

  • Melissa Bailey, Director of Integrated Family Services, Agency of Human Services
  • Doug Racine, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • Joseph Krawczyk, Chair, Vermont Veteran's Home
10:15 AM

H.655 - An act relating to fiscal year 2014 budget adjustments

Amendment -- Appropriation Request for JFC

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.655 - An act relating to fiscal year 2014 budget adjustments

Judiciary Adjustment -- Appropriation Request

  • Patricia Gable, Court Administrator, Judiciary Branch
  • Ira Sollace, Management Executive, Judiciary Branch
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Heidi Hall, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Frank Reed, Mental Health Services Director, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Carol Maloney, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • David Yacovone, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

Report Overview

Blueprint

  • Craig Jones, Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jenny Samuelson, Assistant Director, Vermont Blueprint for Health
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Mark Larson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Claire Greene, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Marcia Merrill, Chair, Vermont Commission on Women
Friday, February 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Human Services

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Al Gobeille, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Monday, February 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
4:00 PM

No Commiitee Meeting

Joint Public Hearing on the Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget
via Vermont Interactive Technologies (VIT). 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at all VIT sites.
http://www.vitlink.org/

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government - Legislature

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

  • Alan Jordan, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
10:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Transportation

  • Chris Cole, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Susan Minter, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Searles, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Rachel Feldman, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Governor's Office
  • Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor
3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.655 - An act relating to fiscal year 2014 budget adjustments

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Higher Education

  • Tara Lidstone, Executive Director, VT Interactive Technologies
10:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Higher Education

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Higher Education

  • Clarence Davis, Director of State Relations, University of Vermont
  • Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Honorable John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Matt Riven, Financial Director, Court Administrator's Office
2:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Rita Tornatore, Business Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Joanne Chadwick, Managing Executive, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
  • Theodore Minall, Chief, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

  • Kelly Carbo, Business Manager, Vermont Historical Society
  • Mark Hudson, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Elaine Dufresne, Business Manager, Vermont Arts Council
2:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Barbara Bernardini, Business Manager, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Keith Clark, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marc Mateyer, Special Investigative Unit, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Labor

  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Charlie Teske, Financial Director, Department of Labor
10:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

  • Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
11:45 AM

Vermont Fair Association

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Transportation

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

  • Cathy Deyo, Financial Administrator, Department of Public Service
  • Chris Recchia, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  • David Tauscher, Manager of Administrative Services Division, Department of Public Service
Monday, February 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

State Holiday

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons and Property

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Advocate Public Hearing - Room 11

  • Mark Ames, Vermont Recovery Network
  • Elise Annes, Vermont Land Trust
  • Roger Clapp, Executive Director, March of Dimes
  • Hal Cohen, Executive Director, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  • Sandy Conrad, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
  • Rachel Fields, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Kathy Holsopple, Executive Director, Youth in Transition
  • Sara Kobylenski , Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
  • Ashwini Kuhlkarni, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Shelly Martin, President, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Michelle Salvadar, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
  • Karen Schwartz, Executive Director, Vermont Development Disability Council
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, American Cancer Society
  • Karen Taylor Mitchell, Executive Director, Governor's Institutes of Vermont
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Melinda Vieux, President, Green Up Vermont
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Higher Education

  • Tim Donovan, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Daniel Smith, Director of Community Relations and Public Policy, Vermont State Colleges
3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Natural Resources

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

  • Lisa Gosselin, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Noelle MacKay, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Education

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Natural Resources

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Justin Johnson, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Kim Royar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Alyssa Schuren, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

General Government

  • Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nathan Lavery, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of (2) Trustees - Vermont State Colleges

11:30 AM

H.589 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

  • Patrick Berry, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Rep. Mark Huntley, Reporter, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kate Webb, Vice Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Protection to Persons and Property

  • Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
2:15 PM

Act 48 Cost Revisions

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Director, Health Care Reform, Finance, Agency of Administration
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

MARK - UP

12:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Advocate Public Hearing - Room 11

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kim Brittenham, Vermont Family Network
  • Sue Chase, Vermont Association of Adult Day Services (VAADS)
  • Jan Demers, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Nancy Eldridge, Executive Director, Cathedral Square Corporation
  • Peter Jacobsen, Vermont Cares
  • Trinka Kerr, Office of Health Care Advocates, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Nicole LeBlanc, Self Advocate, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  • Laura Lind-Blum, Vermont Women's Business Center
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Hilary Melton, Director, Pathways Vermont
  • David Mickenberg, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Wil Provost, Vermonter
  • Linda Ryan, Director, Samaritan House
  • Evelyn Sawyer, Board President, Vermont Kin as Parents
  • Lila Shapero, Voices for Vermont Children
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Working Lands Coalition
  • Johanna Straavaldsen, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  • Joyce Werntgen, Home Access Program
  • Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Natural Resources

  • Adrienne Jones, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Monday, February 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.864 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Administration Presentations

Race to the Top PreK Grant -- Room 11

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

H.650 - An act relating to establishing the Ecosystem Restoration and Water Quality Improvement Special Fund

  • Rep. Steve Beyor, Reporter, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
9:30 AM

H.795 - An act relating to victim’s compensation and restitution procedures

  • Rep. Michelle Fay, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Sec. E.208.1 - Firearm storage special fund; appropriations

  • Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

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

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Monday, March 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Michele Ferland Kupersmith, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

House Transportation Committee -- Recommendations

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 14, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Monday, March 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

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

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

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

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.791 - An act relating to the Housing First Study Committee

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.871 - An act relating to miscellaneous pension changes

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:50 PM

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

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.69 - An act relating to licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselors as participating providers in Medicaid

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:35 PM

H.239 - An act relating to information regarding the rights of landlords and tenants

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
3:55 PM

H.620 - An act relating to payment error rates in 3SquaresVT

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:15 PM

H.646 - An act relating to unemployment insurance

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel, Legislative Council
4:35 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2015 State Budget

Committee Discussion

Friday, March 21, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.880 - An act relating to universal college savings accounts

  • Rep. Jill Krowinski, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
10:00 AM

H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury

  • Rep. Thomas F. "Tom" Koch, Reporter, House Judiciary Committee
11:00 AM

H.239 - An act relating to information regarding the rights of landlords and tenants

  • Rep. Cindy Weed, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

Monday, March 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

H.555 - An act relating to the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion/VOTE 7-4-0

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

2:30 PM

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

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Rep. Maida Townsend, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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

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

Members Amendments

  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Sponsor, Barre City
1:00 PM

House Convenes

FY 2015 Budget Bill -- 2nd Reading

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

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

Members Amendments

9:30 AM

House Convenes

FY 2015 Budget Bill -- 3rd Reading

Monday, March 31, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Informational Update

Health Dept. -- Capped Funds

  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
  • Jim Giffin, Chief Fiscal Officer, Agency of Human Services
11:15 AM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Rep. Jill Krowinski, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Reporter, Senate Committee on Education
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

  • Aaron Brodeur, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Edie Lou Cole, Business Manager, Windsor Northeast Supervisory Union
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
1:00 PM

House Convenes

Thursday, April 3, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Informational Update

AAG's and AG Staffing and Relationships.

  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

H.878 - An act relating to prevailing wages

  • Nathan Lavery, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. John Moran, Reporter, Wardsboro, VT
11:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

  • Kate Duffy, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

H.552 - An act relating to raising the Vermont minimum wage

  • Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
1:30 PM

H.889 - An act relating to setting the statewide education tax base rates and base education amount for fiscal year 2015 and making several changes to Vermont’s education financing laws

House Floor Amendment

  • Rep. Kurt Wright, Sponsor, Burlington
Friday, April 4, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Convenes

Monday, April 7, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

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

House Convenes

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

House Convenes

1:00 PM

Informational Update

Program Budgeting

  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Vice Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
2:30 PM

Informational Update

Dual Enrollment

  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Katie Mobley, Director of Secondary Education Initiatives, Community College of Vermont
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

Informational Update

Costs associated with Department/Agency moves

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Informational Update

Special Investigative Units

  • Bram Kranichfeld, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marc Mateyer, SIU Grants Program Manager, State's Attorney's Office
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

UVM Trustee

11:00 AM

Informational Update

Lottery Commission - Problem Gambling

  • Joy K. Mitchell, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Problem Gambling
1:00 PM

House Convenes

Friday, April 11, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:30 AM

H.586 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture
  • Rep. Kesha K. Ram, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Monday, April 14, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

10:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

  • Rep. Sarah E. Buxton, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
  • Rep. Peter Peltz, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
2:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
10:15 AM

Informational Update

Other States

  • Todd Haggerty, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures
1:00 PM

House Convenes

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
1:00 PM

House Convenes

Friday, April 18, 2014
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

  • Stephen Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
9:30 AM

House Convenes

Monday, April 21, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

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

  • Rep. George W. Till, Vice Chair, House Committee on Health Care
11:30 AM

Health Care

  • Ken Thorpe, Health Care Consultant, Vermont Legislature
2:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

  • Vaughn Altemus, School Finance Manager, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Rep. Bill Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
11:00 AM

S.291 - An act relating to the establishment of transition units at State correctional facilities

  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Reporter, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Convenes

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
10:45 AM

S.291 - An act relating to the establishment of transition units at State correctional facilities

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:45 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • Rep. Eileen "Lynn" Dickinson, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

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

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Friday, April 25, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to prekindergarten–grade 12 education districts

Voted: 7-4-0

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
11:00 AM

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

  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Dave Sharpe, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
11:30 AM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:45 PM

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

Voted 8-2-0

1:00 PM

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

  • Diana Arnell, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Gennette Esq., State Treatment Court Coordinator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Robert Sand, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Department of Public Safety
2:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to furthering economic development

Voted: 11-0-0

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

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

Voted: 10-1-0

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 28, 2014
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Meeting Details
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Standard
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9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion -- Follow-up Questions

  • Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Judiciary Committee
9:45 AM

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

Q and A

  • Rep. Michael Fisher, Chair, House Health Care
  • Robin Lunge, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

House Convenes

Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.213 - An act relating to an employee’s use of benefits

  • David Huber, Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. John Moran, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
9:30 AM

House Convenes

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Meeting Details
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8:45 AM

S.316 - An act relating to child care providers

  • Rep. Tom Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

House Convenes

Friday, May 2, 2014
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.40 - An act relating to establishing an interim committee that will develop policies to restore the 1980 ratio of state funding to student tuition at Vermont State Colleges and to make higher education more affordable

  • Rep. Brian Campion, Reporter, House Committee on Education
9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

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

  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
Monday, May 5, 2014
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Convenes

4:00 PM

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

Vote: 10-1-0

  • Rep. Jeff Wilson, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

Thursday, May 8, 2014
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10:00 AM

House Convenes

Friday, May 9, 2014
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

House Convenes

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