2015-2016 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Government Operations (Room 49)
The House Committee on Government Operations considers matters relating to the organization, oversight, and conduct of State government, compensation of State officials and employees; pensions; law enforcement; public safety; reapportionment; municipal corporations; suffrage; nominations, elections, and the election of members; local, county, and regional governmental structures; relations between State and local governments; open meeting issues; public records issues; and the State's information technology systems policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 7, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
The House is called to order for the 72nd biennial session of the General Assembly by James C. Condos, Secretary of State.
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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FLOOR
- 15 min. after adjournment
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Expense Account Training
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Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
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Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:30 PM
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Chairs' Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Receive Report of the Canvassing Committee-Governor's Election
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
There will be a Homeless Vigil on the State House steps starting at noon.
- 1:30 PM
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Joint Assembly
Administering Oaths and Governor's Inaugural Message.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Public Records Act
Substantive Bill review
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
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Rep. Linda J. Martin
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:30 PM
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Education Reform Efforts
House Chamber
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Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD #15-1
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 min. after the Floor
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Department of Human Resources
Department Overview and discussion
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Kari Miner, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Kari Miner, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD #15-2, 3, 4, 5
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Overview and discussion
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Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 11:00 AM
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Overview and Discussion
Overview and discussion
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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Secretary of State's Office
Overview and discussion.
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James Condos, Secretary of State
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James Condos, Secretary of State
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD #15-6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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State Treasurer's Office
Overview and discussion
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Laurie Lanphear, Director, Retirement Division
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Laurie Lanphear, Director, Retirement Division
- 10:00 AM
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H.15 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Colchester
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Rep. Patrick Brennan
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Rep. James Condon
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Rep. Maureen Dakin
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Rep. Joey Purvis
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Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Patrick Brennan
- 11:00 AM
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Office of Professional Regulation
Overview and discussion
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy, Secretary of State's Office
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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Budget Address
Joint Assembly
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Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
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Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
Friday, January 16, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-9
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Transportation
Overview and discussion of Pilot Project.
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Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
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Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
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Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
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Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:30 PM
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RBA Presentation
Well of the House
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD# 10
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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IT Training
Sessions I and II
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Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
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Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
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Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
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H.10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
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Rep. Robert LaClair
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Rep. Francis McFaun, Representative
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Rep. Robert LaClair
- 2:30 PM
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Legislative Council Operations
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Duncan Goss, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Duncan Goss, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-11,12A,12B, 13, 14, 15, 16
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.1 - An act relating to establishing and regulating licensed dental practitioners
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Rep. Patsy French
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Rep. Anthony Klein
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Rep. Patsy French
- 9:15 AM
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H.14 - An act relating to prohibiting the harassment of law enforcement and corrections officers
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke
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Rep. David L. Deen
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke
- 9:30 AM
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H.17 - An act relating to identification and notification of Public Records Act exemptions in administrative rules
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
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H.7 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to laws regarding law enforcement officer certification
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
- 11:00 AM
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Elections Division
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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Corporations Division
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
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Ali Sarafzade, Director, Corporations Division, Secretary of State's Office
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-17, 18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Labor
Overview of Department
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Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
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Maureen Tivnan, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Chad Wawrzyniak, Fiscal Director, Department of Labor
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Tracy Phillips, UI Director, Department of Labor
- 10:00 AM
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Department of Taxes
Overview
- 11:00 AM
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Agency of Human Services
Overview
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Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:15 PM
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H.17 - An act relating to identification and notification of Public Records Act exemptions in administrative rules
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sarah London, Counsel to the Governor, Executive Department
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 23, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-21, 22, 23
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
Mr. Kearney has presented written testimony. Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Choquette cannot attend
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 12:00 PM
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State Treasurer's Office
Misc. Tax Bill, Overview of ARC Recommendation, Presentation on the Debt
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 1:00 PM
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H.2 - An act relating to a selectboard’s appointment of additional members to a town’s elected board of cemetery commissioners
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Rep. Janet Ancel
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Rep. Janet Ancel
- 1:15 PM
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H.8 - An act relating to the oversight of the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies
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Rep. Janet Ancel
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Rep. Janet Ancel
- 2:30 PM
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Water and Land Use
Lake Champlain, Well of the House
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-24, 25
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Budget
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James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
- 3:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-26, 27A, 27B, 28, 29, 30
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Joint Committee Meeting
House Government Operations and Corrections and Institutions, Room 11
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Stephanie Beck, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
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Brad Ferland, Director of Financial Operations, Department of Finance & Management
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James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Stephanie Beck, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
- 10:00 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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Agency of Administration
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Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
- 3:00 PM
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Department of Information and Innovation
Overview/Budget
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Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
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Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-31, 32, 33
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Agency of Natural Resources
Overview
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Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM
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State Judiciary System
Overview
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Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
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Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Budget Adjustment
- 3:30 PM
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Capitol Police
Joint meeting with House Corrections and Institutions
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 30, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-34
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
Budget Adjustment
- 11:30 AM
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Capitol Police
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Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
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Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Capitol Police
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Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
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Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
- 2:30 PM
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Caucus of the Whole Meeting
Vermont Economy, economic development
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Department of Financial Regulation
IT and DII costs
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David Cameron, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Financial Regulation
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Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
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David Cameron, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Financial Regulation
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
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PSAT, Budget
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Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Sarah Copen, Dispatcher, Williston
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Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Marie Hayward, Financial Manager III, Department of Public Safety
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Terry Lavallee, Communication Manager, Department of Public Safety
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Capt. Don Patch, Vermont State Police
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David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-38, 39, 40, 41
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Buildings and General Services
Overview, IT and DII costs
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Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Jason Pinard, Financial Director, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Darwin Thompson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
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Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
- 10:30 AM
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Chief Performance Officer
Overview of new position
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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Agency of Education
IT and DII costs
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William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
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Brian Townsend, Director of Information Systems, Agency of Education
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William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Education
- 2:45 PM
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Department of Liquor Control
DII and IT costs
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Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Linda Vincent, IT Manager, Department of Liquor Control
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Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD #15-42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.73 - An act relating to the corporate governance structure of insurers
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Rep. William Botzow
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Rep. William Botzow
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
Donald Kreis, Esq. will submit written testimony
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Dan Barrett, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
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Michael Duane, Director of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
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Dan Barrett, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Friday, February 6, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD #15-47, 48
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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H.63 - An act relating to increasing the per diems of certain board and commission members
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
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Rep. Samuel Young
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
- 11:00 AM
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H.81 - An act relating to prohibiting lobbyists from making campaign contributions to political parties and legislative political committees while the General Assembly is in session
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Rep. Kurt Wright
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Rep. Kurt Wright
- 11:30 AM
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H.68 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of robotic telephone calls for electioneering communications unless the operator has obtained consent from the recipient
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Rep. James Condon
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
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Rep. James Condon
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.99 - An act relating to the creation of the Legislative State Employee Compensation Oversight Committee
Introduction
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Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
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Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
- 1:15 PM
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H.109 - An act relating to the regulation of signage under municipal land use bylaws
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Rep. William Frank
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Rep. William Frank
- 2:30 PM
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Caucus of the Whole Meeting
Health Care 101, Well of the House
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-49, 50
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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E-911
Sheriff Marcoux will testify by telephone. ALSO, H.87 will be discussed.
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Steve Gold, Member, E-911 Board
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Roger Marcoux, Lamoille County Sheriff, Chair, E-911 Board
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David Tucker, Statewide 911 Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Steve Gold, Member, E-911 Board
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
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Sunrise Reports
Art Therapists, Behavior Analysts and Foresters
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-51, 52, 53
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Notaries
Licensure discussion
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Meeting
With House Judiciary in Room 10 regarding Criminal Justice Training Council
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Richard Gauthier, Chair, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Richard Gauthier, Chair, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:15 PM
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Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
DII and IT Costs
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Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Scott Marshia, Director of Information Technology, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-54, 55, 56
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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U.S. Supreme Court Decision
Campaign Finance, PACs
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Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
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Mini RBA Course
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:15 PM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
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Lindsey Owen, Legal Counsel, Disabilities Council
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Lindsey Owen, Legal Counsel, Disabilities Council
Friday, February 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-57
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Consolidation of PSAPs
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Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
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Melissa Sharkis, Dispatcher, Rutland
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-58, 59
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.194 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Introduction
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Rep. Janssen Willhoit
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Rep. Janssen Willhoit
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.115 - An act relating to requiring rank choice voting for military or overseas voters in presidential primaries
Introduction
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Peter J. Fagan
- 3:00 PM
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H.142 - An act relating to allowing members of the General Assembly to be compensated for time spent on constituent services when the General Assembly is not in session
Introduction
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
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Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
- 3:15 PM
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H.157 - An act relating to public access to administrative rules
Introduction
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Rep. David Sharpe
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Rep. David Sharpe
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-60, 61
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Caucus of The Whole
Clean Water for the State of Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 1:30 PM
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Local Government Day
Senate Chambers with House Government Operations and Senate Government Operations
- 3:30 PM
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H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
Mr. Ashton sent written testimony
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Gerard Ashton, Emergency Medical Technician
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Katrina Spaulding, Advocacy and Development Director, Vermont Realtors
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Gerard Ashton, Emergency Medical Technician
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD315-62, 63, 64, 65
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.90 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington regarding police confiscation or seizure of deadly or dangerous weapons
Introduction; no testimony to be taken at this time
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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Rep. Johannah Donovan
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Rep. Jill Krowinski
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Rep. Curt McCormack
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Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram
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Rep. Mary Sullivan
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Rep. Joanna Cole
- 9:30 AM
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H.91 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington requiring firearms to be locked in safe storage depositories or placed in locking devices
Introduction; no testimony to be taken at this time
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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Rep. Johannah Donovan
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Rep. Jill Krowinski
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Rep. Curt McCormack
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Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram
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Rep. Mary Sullivan
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Rep. Joanna Cole
- 10:00 AM
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H.92 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington prohibiting firearms on properties of establishments licensed to serve alcohol on premises
Introduction; no testimony to be taken at this time
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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Rep. Johannah Donovan
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Rep. Jill Krowinski
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Rep. Curt McCormack
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Rep. Jean O'Sullivan
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram
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Rep. Mary Sullivan
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Rep. Joanna Cole
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly
Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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Sunrise-Foresters
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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David Grayck, Attorney
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Steve McLeod, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Bruce Shields, President, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:30 PM
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OPR Committee Bill
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 20, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD#15-20
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:45 AM
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H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.
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Kiersten Bourgeois, Executive Assistant/Senior Projects Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
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Kiersten Bourgeois, Executive Assistant/Senior Projects Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 11:00 AM
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H.229 - An act relating to divesting State retirement funds from the 200 publically traded companies that hold the largest carbon content fossil fuels reserves
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
- 11:15 AM
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H.213 - An act relating to approving county budgets
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
- 11:30 AM
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H.215 - An act relating to establishing ethics rules for the General Assembly and the Executive Branch of government and creating the Vermont Ethics Commission
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
- 11:45 AM
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H.182 - An act relating to submitting a false claim to the State
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Rep. Mary A. Morrissey
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Rep. Mary A. Morrissey
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-67, 68, 69
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Sunrise Reports
Behavioral Analysts
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David Powsner
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Claudia Inés Pringles, Parent
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David Powsner
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.
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Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
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Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
- 3:00 PM
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National Conference of State Legislators
Meet and greet
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Erica Michel, NCSL Liaison
-
Erica Michel, NCSL Liaison
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-70, 71
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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PSAPs visit
Williston State Police Barracks
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge, Windsor Superior Court
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David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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James Colvin, Assistant Judge
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
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Carl Lisman, Attorney, Uniform Commercial Code Commission
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge, Windsor Superior Court
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Capital Bill
Combined laboratories of the Agencies of Natural Resources and Agriculture, Foods and Markets
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:00 AM
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Water Quality Funding
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Laura DiPietro, Assistant Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
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Laura DiPietro, Assistant Director of ARM, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:30 AM
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Reduction in Force/Requested New Positions
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 11:30 AM
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Department of Liquor Control
Requested new positions
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
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Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 27, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-78
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Elections bill
Draft 2.3
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
As Introduced
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.213 - An act relating to approving county budgets
Introduction
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
- 1:15 PM
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H.215 - An act relating to establishing ethics rules for the General Assembly and the Executive Branch of government and creating the Vermont Ethics Commission
Introduction
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
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Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
Monday, March 2, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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The Vermont General Assembly is on break during the Town Meeting recess. No Committee Meetings are scheduled.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-79
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Elections bill
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Will Senning, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Will Senning, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-80, 81, 82, 83
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.282 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Michael Gilman, Social Work Advisor
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Gabe Gilman, Legal Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Eilis Herlihy, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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Kate Ross, Speech and Language Pathlogist
-
Shelley Velleman, Speech and Language Pathlogist
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Speech and Hearing
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 12:00 PM
-
S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect
Joint meeting w/chairs and vice-chairs of Human Service, Judiciary and Government Operations Committees-Room 46
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Rep. Debbie Evans
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Rep. Maxine Grad
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Rep. Sandy Haas
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Rep. Willem Jewett
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Rep. Ann Pugh
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Rep. Debbie Evans
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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H.282 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Gabriel Archdeacon ND, Naturopathic Physician, Association of Naturopathic Physicians
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Colin Benjamin, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Gabriel Archdeacon ND, Naturopathic Physician, Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.348 - An act relating to establishing the Training Center Governance Committee
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Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Vermont State Police
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Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
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Doug Johnson, Chief of Police, Springfield
-
Marjorie Klark, Support Services, Department of Public Safety
-
Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
-
Rep. Butch Shaw
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Desrochers, Deputy Director of Fire Management, Vermont State Police
- 9:30 AM
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H.14 - An act relating to prohibiting the harassment of law enforcement and corrections officers
-
Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, State Police
-
Clint Gray, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, State Police
- 10:15 AM
-
H.8 - An act relating to the oversight of the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies
-
Capt. Clouatre, Vermont State Police
-
Joseph Gainza, Vermont Action for Peace
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Michael Hall, Chief, Manchester Police Department
-
Doug Johnson, Chief of Police, Springfield
-
Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
-
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Capt. Clouatre, Vermont State Police
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
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H.304 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to Vermont’s retirement laws
-
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
- 2:30 PM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Richard Cassidy, Esq., Hoff and Curtis Law firm
-
James Condos, Secretary of State
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Richard Cassidy, Esq., Hoff and Curtis Law firm
- 3:45 PM
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H.128 - An act relating to the use of results-based accountability common language in Vermont law
Introduction
-
Rep. Debbie Evans
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Rep. Debbie Evans
Friday, March 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- cd: 15-90-A, 90-B, 91, 92, 93, 94
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Labor Savings/Appropriations
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
H.14 - An act relating to prohibiting the harassment of law enforcement and corrections officers
TENTATIVE. Committee discussion and possible vote
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.320 - An act relating to technical corrections
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Jenny Prosser, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
-
Jenny Prosser, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 PM
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H.371 - An act relating to creating a Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Committee
Introduction
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Rep. Donna Sweaney
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-95, 96, 97
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR-if needed
- 3:00 PM
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H.252 - An act relating to establishing the Agency of Controlled Substances
Introduction
-
Rep. Thomas Stevens
-
Rep. Thomas Stevens
- 5:00 PM
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Joint Public Hearing-Senate and House Government Operations
Consolidation of Call Centers, Sign up outside Well of the House
- 5:30 PM
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Joint Public Hearing-Senate and House Government Operations
Well of the House; Seth Bride speaking for Steven Finer, dispatcher
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Kenneth Abbott, Danby/Mount Tabor Fire Department
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Elizabeth Adams, Dispatcher, Rutland
-
Matt Ahlt, Chief of Police, Derby
-
Patricia Bennett, Dispatcher, Derby
-
Thomas Best, Dispatcher, Rutland
-
Seth Bride, Rutland
-
Don Chioffi, Member of Selectboard, Rutland Town Selectboard
-
Jareea Choiniere, Dispatcher, Rutland
-
Joe Colangelo, Town Manager, Shelburne
-
Sarah Copen, Dispatcher, Williston
-
Sandy Gaffney, Vermont Workers' Center
-
Crystal Golden, Dispatcher, Rutland
-
Stephan Govert, Chief, Wallingford Fire Department
-
Jennifer Hanlon, E-911 Coordinator, Brighton
-
Robert Kolpeck, VT State Fire Fighter
-
Shelly Martin, President, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Josh Massey, Manchester
-
Ronald McClure, Danby/Mount Tabor Fire Department
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David Moanley, Member, Chittenden Fire Department
-
Ture Nelson, Berlin Selectboard
-
Mark Podgwaite, Member, Lyndon Rescue
-
Rod Pulsifer, Brandon Police Department
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Gary Roth, Killington Fire Department
-
Robert Schlachter, Rutland
-
Melissa Sharkis, Dispatcher, Rutland
-
Nicholas Sheehan, Dispatcher, Rutland
-
Jan Sotirakis, Chittenden/Rutalnd LEPC2
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Bob Stone, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Roman Wolowiak, Chief, Wallingford Fire Department
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Kenneth Abbott, Danby/Mount Tabor Fire Department
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-98, 99, 100, 101
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.477 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to election law
-
Rep. Christopher Pearson
-
Will Senning, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Christopher Pearson
- 10:00 AM
-
H.268 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and the codification of the charter of the Town of Franklin and of the merger of Franklin Fire District No. 1 into the Town
-
Yvon Dandurand, Member of Selectboard, Town of Franklin
-
Rep. Albert Pearce
-
Yvon Dandurand, Member of Selectboard, Town of Franklin
- 11:00 AM
-
PSAPs Discussion
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
TBA
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-102. 103, 104, 105
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.409 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
Introduction
-
Rep. Linda J. Martin
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Rep. Linda J. Martin
- 9:30 AM
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H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
Introduction
-
Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
-
Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
- 10:00 AM
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dr.15-1201
Draft 1.4
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge
-
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
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H.21 - An act relating to a study of Vermont’s public campaign financing option
Introduction
-
Rep. Paul N. Poirier
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Rep. Maida Townsend
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Rep. Paul N. Poirier
Friday, March 20, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-106, 107
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10 minutes after Adjournment
-
H.8 - An act relating to the oversight of the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies
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Emily Brown, Office of Legislative Council
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Emily Brown, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.348 - An act relating to establishing the Training Center Governance Committee
Committee Discussion on Governance
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-108
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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S.2 - An act relating to the establishment of a State Latin Motto
Additional school children/teacher may be present
-
Sen. Joe Benning
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Angela Kubicke, Student, Lyndonville
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Roy Starling, Latin Teacher
-
Sen. Joe Benning
- 3:00 PM
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H.414 - An act relating to creating a Cold Case Unit
-
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
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Rep. Patti J. Lewis
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Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-109, 110
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect
More witnesses to testify
-
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sheila Reed, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 11:00 AM
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H.478 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Royalton
Introduction
-
Peggy Ainsworth, Clerk, Royalton Selectboards
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David Ainsworth, Moderator, Royalton Tone Meeting
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Rep. Sarah E. Buxton
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Rose Hemond, Manager, Administration and Finance, Royalton
-
JoJo Levesseur, Reporter
-
Larry Trottier, Chair of Selectboard, Royalton
-
Cameron Wood, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peggy Ainsworth, Clerk, Royalton Selectboards
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
More bill introductions
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-111
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.348 - An act relating to establishing the Training Center Governance Committee
-
Rep. Butch Shaw
-
Rep. Butch Shaw
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR - Budget Bill
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR - Budget Bill
Friday, March 27, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR - Budget Bill
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR if necessary
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-112, 113
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.8 - An act relating to the oversight of the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies
Committee Discussion
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-114
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.279 - An act relating to recording of criminal and civil offenses by law enforcement officers
Introduction
-
Rep. Chip Troiano
-
Rep. Chip Troiano
- 9:15 AM
-
H.288 - An act relating to incentives to use and maintain closed school buildings
Introduction
-
Rep. Ann Manwaring
-
Rep. Ann Manwaring
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-115
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.421 - An act relating to collective bargaining and health insurance for public employees
Introduction
-
Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
-
Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
- 9:15 AM
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H.430 - An act relating to independent investigation of a death or serious injury involving a law enforcement officer
Introduction
-
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
-
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 3, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-116, 117
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to election day registration
-
Rep. Ann Mook, Bennington
-
Rep. Ann Mook, Bennington
- 11:30 AM
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H.459 - An act relating to drug testing of law enforcement employees
Introduction
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan
-
Rep. Patrick Brennan
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect
Committee Discussion
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Dawn O'Toole, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Human Services
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Cyrus Patton, Member, Campaign for Vermont
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Sheila Reed, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-118, 119
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Vermont's Next Generation Case Management System
Joint Meeting in Room 11
-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons
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Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
-
Rep. Maxine Grad
-
Rep. Mitzi Johnson
-
Steve Prisoc, Chief Information Officer, New Mexico State Courts
-
Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
-
Sean Thomson, Manager of Applications, Vermont Judiciary
-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons
- 10:30 AM
-
H.393 - An act relating to creating a financial literacy commission
-
Lisa Helme, Financial Literacy and Communications Director, State Treasurer's Office
-
Rep. Timothy Jerman
-
Greg Morgan, Foundation & Corporate Relations Director
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
John Pelletier, Director, Center for Financial Literacy, Champlain College
-
Lisa Helme, Financial Literacy and Communications Director, State Treasurer's Office
- 11:30 AM
-
S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-120, 121, 122, 123
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.8 - An act relating to the oversight of the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies
-
Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Orange County
-
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County, Vermont Sheriffs Association
-
Capt. Timothy Clouatre, Vermont State Police
-
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
-
Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 10:30 AM
-
H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
-
Colin Benjamin, Counsel and Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
-
Tom Buckley, Manager, Customer and Energy Services, Burlington Electric Department
-
Nicholas Ecker-Racz, Glover
-
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
John Fogarty, Fogarty Forestry
-
Charlie Hancock, Member, Green Mountain Division, Society of American Foresters
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Robbo Holleran, Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Danielle Watson, Member, Society of American Foresters
-
Colin Benjamin, Counsel and Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
TBA
Friday, April 10, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-124
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
Introduction-sister bill to H.409
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Sen. Anthony Pollina
-
Sen. Anthony Pollina
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
TBA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-125, 126, 127
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.304 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to Vermont’s retirement laws
Update/Talking Points
-
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
-
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
-
Norm Arsenault, Forest and woodlot owner
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Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
-
William Sayer, President and CEO, Vermont Forest Products Association
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Norm Arsenault, Forest and woodlot owner
- 3:30 PM
-
H.8 - An act relating to the oversight of the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies
Mark Up
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-128, 129
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Ethics Training
House Chamber
- 10:30 AM
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H.494 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Weybridge
Introduction
-
Don Mason, Member, Weybridge Selectboard
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Rep. Harvey Smith
-
Don Mason, Member, Weybridge Selectboard
- 10:50 AM
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H.496 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of West Fairlee
Introduction
-
Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
-
Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
- 11:15 AM
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H.497 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Colchester
Introduction
-
Rep. Maureen Dakin
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Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester
-
Rep. Maureen Dakin
- 11:40 AM
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H.499 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Salisbury
Introduction
-
Rep. Willem Jewett
-
Rep. Willem Jewett
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 10 minutes after the Floor
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H.434 - An act relating to law enforcement and fire service training safety
Introduction
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
-
Rep. Michael Marcotte
- 3:15 PM
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H.454 - An act relating to the definition of “blighted area”
Introduction
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Rep. Job Tate
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Rep. Job Tate
- 3:30 PM
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H.366 - An act relating to updating Vermont law regarding federal law enforcement officers in accordance with federal Homeland Security law
Introduction
-
Rep. Terence Macaig
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Rep. Terence Macaig
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 130, 131, 132
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
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Tricia Augeri, Administrative Assistant, Downs Rachlin Martin, LLC
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners
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Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Tricia Augeri, Administrative Assistant, Downs Rachlin Martin, LLC
- 10:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to election day registration
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Cassandra Barbeau, Town Clerk, Bennington
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
-
Carol Dawes, City Clerk and Treasurer, Barre City
-
John Hollar, Mayor, City of Montpelier
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Sarah Merriman, Town Clerk, Middlesex
-
Lorraine Minnite, Ph.D. Political Science
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John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
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Cyrus Patten, Governmental Affairs Director, Campaign for Vermont
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Karen Richard, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Colchester
-
Patricia Sears, State President, American Association of Retired Persons
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Cassandra Barbeau, Town Clerk, Bennington
- 11:30 AM
-
TBA
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 minutes after the Floor
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H.435 - An act relating to creating an Office of Public Policy
Introduction
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Rep. Tristan Toleno
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Rep. Tristan Toleno
Friday, April 17, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-133
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Department of Liquor Control
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 12:30 PM
-
Department of Liquor Control
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-134, 135
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 2:30 PM
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Department of Liquor Control
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
- 3:45 PM
-
H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
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Colin Benjamin, Counsel and Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Richard Carbonetti, ME Licensed Forester 348, NH Licensed Forester 243, LandVest, Timberland Division
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William Guenther, County Forester, Windham County
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Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Colin Benjamin, Counsel and Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-136, 137, 138
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
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Michael Fisher
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Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
-
Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, MacLean, Meehan and Rice
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Michael Fisher
- 10:30 AM
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H.435 - An act relating to creating an Office of Public Policy
Introduction
-
Rep. Tristan Toleno
-
Rep. Tristan Toleno
- 10:45 AM
-
H.288 - An act relating to incentives to use and maintain closed school buildings
Introduction
-
Rep. Ann Manwaring, House Committee on Education
-
Rep. Ann Manwaring, House Committee on Education
- 11:00 AM
-
JRH11 - Joint resolution relating to the Vermont presidential primary
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
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H.153 - An act relating to exemptions to and enforcement of the Public Records Act
Introduction
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning
-
Rep. Cynthia Browning
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 AM
-
TBA
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-139, 140, 141
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.29 - An act relating to election day registration
Committee Discussion
-
Bobbi Brimblecombe, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Marshfield
-
Donna Kinville, City Clerk, South Burlington
-
Julia Michel, Energy & Democracy Advocate, VPIRG
-
John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk, Montpelier Municipal Dept.
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Bobbi Brimblecombe, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Marshfield
- 10:00 AM
-
Evacuation Drill
- 10:15 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to election day registration
Continuation of testimony on S.29. For witnesses, see 9:00 a.m. testimony slot
- 11:50 AM
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H.355 - An act relating to licensing and regulating foresters
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 AM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, April 24, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-142, 143
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
Reschedule of testimony
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
TBA
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 144, 145
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Survey
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:00 PM
-
H.504 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Waitsfield
Introduction
-
Rep. Maxine Grad
-
Rep. Adam Greshin
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Maxine Grad
- 3:15 PM
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H.105 - An act relating to disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent, charging fees for removing booking photographs from the Internet, and expanding the scope of practice of Level II certified law enforcement officers
-
Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
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Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 146, 147, 148, 149
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
DLC Issues
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:00 AM
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H.503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington
-
Eileen Blackwood, City Attorney, Burlington
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Eileen Blackwood, City Attorney, Burlington
- 10:00 AM
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S.29 - An act relating to election day registration
Via phone: 802-251-8157
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Eileen Blackwood, City Attorney, Burlington
-
Annette Cappy, Town Clerk, Brattleboro
-
Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Eileen Blackwood, City Attorney, Burlington
- 11:00 AM
-
S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
Committee Discussion and possible vote
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners
-
Michael Duane, Director of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, KSE Partners
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 12:45 PM
-
H.252 - An act relating to establishing the Agency of Controlled Substances
Discussion of moving parts of the Dept. of Liquor Control to the Dept. of Public Safety
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 150, 151
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Opening remarks before legal walk-through of H.90, 91, 92
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, May 1, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
-
Family morning
Family members of Rep. Evans will be visiting and also grandchild of Committee Assistant will be visiting HGO
- 9:00 AM
-
S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
TBA
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-152, 153
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 AM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Department of Liquor Control
-
Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Ed Miller, Lobbyist
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Stephanie O'Brien, President and CEO, Liquor Control Board
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Michael Hogan, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-154, 155, 156
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
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Paul Costello, Executive Director, Council on Rural Development
-
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
-
Patricia Moulton, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Council on Rural Development
- 10:00 AM
-
S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
Amendment
-
Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
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Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
-
Rep. Patricia Komline
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Rep. Kurt Wright
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Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas
- 11:00 AM
-
H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Middlebury
-
Rep. Betty A. Nuovo
-
Ann Webster, Town Clerk, Middlebury
-
Rep. Betty A. Nuovo
- 11:15 AM
-
S.58 - An act relating to requiring that the Defender General receive the same early retirement benefit as a State’s Attorney
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
-
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 11:30 AM
-
H.505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of North Bennington
-
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran
-
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-157, 158
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.434 - An act relating to law enforcement and fire service training safety
Reconsider
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 10:30 AM
-
H.477 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to election law
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 11:00 AM
-
H.393 - An act relating to creating a financial literacy commission
-
Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan
-
Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
- 2:45 PM
-
H.477 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to election law
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 3:15 PM
-
H.505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of North Bennington
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 8, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-159, 160, 161
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.29 - An act relating to election day registration
-
Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:45 AM
-
H.18 - An act relating to Public Records Act exemptions
Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government
Tentative Meeting
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Monday, May 11, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-162, 163
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR if needed
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-164
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.282 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Colin Benjamin, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
-
S.93 - An act relating to lobbying disclosures
Conference Committee, Amendment 2.1
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
-
Michael Duane, Director of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR if needed
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
- CDs
- CD: 15-157, 158
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR if needed
- 2:30 PM
-
H.117 - An act relating to telecommunications.
-
Rep. Mark Higley
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Irv Tormey, Citizen
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Rep. Mark Higley
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Outline of Statewide Outcomes
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Legislative Review
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Secretary of State's Office
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jenny Prosser, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of the Senate, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Harassment Training
House Chamber
- 10:30 AM
-
Ethics Discussion
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jenny Prosser, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Commission Discussion
- 2:00 PM
-
State of the State Address
House Chambers
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor
- 3:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, January 8, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 minutes after Floor
-
iPad Update
-
Albert Coccagna, Systems Administrator, Office of Legislative Council
-
Albert Coccagna, Systems Administrator, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Department of Public Safety
Overview of Department
-
Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
-
Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Joe Flynn, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Dean Hamel, OTM, Department of Public Safety
-
Chris Herrick, Chief of State Hazmat Team, Department of Public Safety
-
Terry LaValley, Communications Program Manager, Department of Public Safety
-
Maj. William Sheets, Executive Officer, Department of Public Safety
-
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, VCIC, Department of Public Safety
-
Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:30 AM
-
Security Update
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
-
Ethics Discussion
Review of Constitution/Ethics. Ethan Allen Room
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
-
Ethics Discussion
Legislation discussion-dr 15-074
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
-
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, SWCRPC
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Department of Information and Innovation
Overview
-
Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
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Darwin Thompson, Director PMO, Department of Information & Innovation
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Richard Boes, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
- 3:00 PM
-
H.302 - An act relating to regulating the use of drones
Bill introduction/discussion
-
Rep. Kevin Christie
-
Rep. Kevin Christie
- 3:15 PM
-
H.519 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Brandon
-
Rep. Stephen Carr
-
Rep. Butch Shaw
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Stephen Carr
- 3:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.530 - An act relating to categorization of State contracts for service
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:00 AM
-
H.521 - An act relating to the Government Accountability Committee and the annual report on the State’s population-level outcomes
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
RBA Process
-
Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
Office of Professional Regulation
-
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Friday, January 15, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
-
H.519 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Brandon
Voted out the bill
- 11:00 AM
-
H.557 - An act relating to establishing a State Ethics Commission
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR if needed
- 2:30 PM
-
H.505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of North Bennington
-
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran
-
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran
- 3:00 PM
-
H.569 - An act relating to regulating blighted properties
-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons
-
Rep. Robert Forguites
-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons
- 3:30 PM
-
H.458 - An act relating to automatic voter registration through motor vehicle driver’s license applications
-
Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Overview and Discussion
State Treasurer's Office
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 11:15 AM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
-
Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
H.522 - An act relating to establishing an Office of the Child Protection Advocate
Introduction and discussion
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
Other witnesses to be added: written testimony from Philip Swanson
-
Donna Barlow Casey, Town Manager, Milton
-
Kevin Dorn, Town Manager, South Burlington
-
Dawn Francis, Town Manager, Colchester
-
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, SWCRPC
-
Tom Marsh, Town Manager, Town of Windsor
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Phil Swanson, Town & Village Manager, Town of Woodstock
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Mark Whitworth, Legislative Outreach, Energize Vermont
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Donna Barlow Casey, Town Manager, Milton
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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Budget Address
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Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
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Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
- 3:30 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, January 22, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.458 - An act relating to automatic voter registration through motor vehicle driver’s license applications
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James Condos, Secretary of State
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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James Condos, Secretary of State
- 2:15 PM
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Presentation of Report by Special Committee on the Utilization of IT in Government
Joint meeting of House Appropriations, House Corrections and Institutions and House Government Operations, Room 11
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John Burton, Member, Special Committee on Utilization of IT in Government
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Tim Kenney, Member, Special Committee on Utilization of IT in Government
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Michael E. Schirling, Chair, Special Committee on Utilization of IT in Government
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John Burton, Member, Special Committee on Utilization of IT in Government
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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FLOOR if needed
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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IT Discussion
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Dan Smith
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Dan Smith
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
S.233 Amending Act 46
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.566 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington requiring firearms to be locked in safe storage depositories or placed in locking devices
Committee Meeting, Room 11
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Joanna Cole
- 9:15 AM
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H.567 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington regarding police confiscation of deadly or dangerous weapons
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Joanna Cole
- 9:30 AM
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H.568 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington prohibiting possession of firearms on premises where alcohol is licensed to be served
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Joanna Cole
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H.566 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington requiring firearms to be locked in safe storage depositories or placed in locking devices
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Eileen Blackwood, Attorney, Burlington
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Eileen Blackwood, Attorney, Burlington
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Eileen Blackwood, Attorney, Burlington
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Brandon del Pozo , Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
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Brandon del Pozo , Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
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Brandon del Pozo , Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
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John Hollar, Mayor, City of Montpelier
-
Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
-
Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
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Thom Lauzon, Mayor, Barre City
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Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
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Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
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Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
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Eileen Blackwood, Attorney, Burlington
- 10:30 AM
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Testimony continued
If testimony is not concluded in the morning, it will resume in the afternoon.
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Ken Atkins
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Carolyn Bates, Photographer, Burlington
-
Benjamin Bidal, Student and Bartender, Burlington
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Roger Blake, South Royalton
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Chris Bradley, Secretary, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
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Scott Chapman, Chair, Vermont Second Amendment Coalition
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Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
-
Kelly Dougherty, Executive Director, Women Helping Battered Women
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Ian Galbraith, Burlington
-
Rev. Dr. David Hamilton, Burlington
-
Heather Holter, Council Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Evan Hughes, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Jean Markey-Duncan, Sisters of Mercy
-
Mary McAllister
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Mike McGarghan, Burlington
-
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
-
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
-
Adam Roof, Burlington
-
Rachel Siegel, Burlington
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Chuck Thompson, Burlington
-
Arthur Vento, Burlington
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Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Ken Atkins
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
FLOOR
H.566, 567 and 568
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 29, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.564 - An act relating to law enforcement officers
Discussion on Law Enforcement Issues
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Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
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Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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H.546 - An act relating to licensing and regulating art therapists
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Michael Yantachka
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Rep. Michael Yantachka
- 11:15 AM
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H.590 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers
BILL INTRODUTION
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Rep. Michael Yantachka
-
Rep. Michael Yantachka
- 11:30 AM
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H.609 - An act relating to water supply rates
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Eileen Dickinson
-
Rep. Eileen Dickinson
- 11:45 AM
-
H.612 - An act relating to the licensure of speech-language pathologists and audiologists
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
-
Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
-
H.522 - An act relating to establishing an Office of the Child Protection Advocate
-
Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
-
Michelle Fay, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
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Jackie Majoras, Vermont Legal Aid
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Megan Palchak, Former Ombudsman
-
Rep. Ann Pugh
-
Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
- 4:30 PM
-
H.575 - An act relating to eliminating the role of town service officers in administering General Assistance benefits
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Rep. Larry Fiske
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Rep. Larry Fiske
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:20 AM
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H.586 - An act relating to divesting the Vermont retirement systems’ assets from companies that earn more than half their revenue from coal mining
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram
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Rep. Kesha K. Ram
- 9:35 AM
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H.629 - An act relating to a study committee to examine laws related to the administration and issuance of vital records
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
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Rep. Linda J. Martin
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Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
- 9:50 AM
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H.672 - An act relating to repealing the Position Pilot Program
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
- 10:00 AM
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H.564 - An act relating to law enforcement officers
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, Brandon
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Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
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Mike O'Neil, President, VT Troopers Association
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, Brandon
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.809 - An act relating to the State Teachers’ Retirement System of Vermont
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
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Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
- 2:15 PM
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H.585 - An act relating to lobbying, gifts, and political contributions
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Rep. Willem Jewett
-
Rep. Willem Jewett
- 2:30 PM
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H.772 - An act relating to the Vermont Employees’ Retirement System, the State Teachers’ Retirement System of Vermont, and the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Vermont
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Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
-
Rep. Dennis J. Devereux
- 2:45 PM
-
H.609 - An act relating to water supply rates
-
Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
-
Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
- 3:00 PM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
-
Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
-
Jared Cadwell, President, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
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Kevin Dorn, Town Manager, South Burlington
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tom Kennedy, Executive Director, SWCRPC
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Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Pat Moulton , Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.720 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
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Rep. Christopher Pearson
- 9:30 AM
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H.728 - An act relating to a report on criminal record checks in professional regulation
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Barbara Rachelson
-
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
- 10:00 AM
-
H.757 - An act relating to a prohibition on the use of State funding for political contributions
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Job Tate
-
Rep. Job Tate
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.790 - An act relating to signing primary petitions and statements of nomination
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Paul Dame
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Rep. Paul Dame
- 11:15 AM
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H.792 - An act relating to Department of Public Safety payments for certain intermunicipal police services agreements
BILL INTRODUCTION
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Rep. Laura Sibilia
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia
- 11:30 AM
-
H.793 - An act relating to matching State grants under the public campaign finance option
BILL INTRODUCTION
-
Rep. David Sharpe
-
Rep. David Sharpe
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 1:30 PM
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H.765 - An act relating to technical corrections
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Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Friday, February 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
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OPR-National Association of Social Workers
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Eilis O'Herligy, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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Eilis O'Herligy, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- 11:00 AM
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Office of Professional Regulation
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Colin Benjamin, Executive Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Gabe Gilman, Secretary of State's Office
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Colin Benjamin, Executive Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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IT Discussion
Joint meeting with House Institutions and Corrections, House Government Operations and a representative from House Appropriations
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.130 - An act relating to law enforcement, 911 call taking, dispatch, and training safety
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Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
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Christopher Brickell, Chief, Brandon
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Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
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Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Joe Flynn, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
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William Goggins, Director of Enforcement, Department of Liquor Control
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Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Douglas Johnston, Chief of Police, Springfield, Springfield
-
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
- 11:30 AM
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H.564 - An act relating to law enforcement officers
-
Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
-
Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, Police Training Academy
- 11:45 AM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Vermont League of Cities and Towns Day
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 minutes after Floor
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H.708 - An act relating to requiring gender equality on State boards, commissions, and similar entities
BILL INTRODUCTION
-
Rep. Diana Gonzalez
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Rep. Diana Gonzalez
- 2:30 PM
-
VLCT Local Government Day
Joint meeting with House and Senate Government Operations Committees, Senate Chamber
- 3:30 PM
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H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Divestiture, retirement and unclaimed property
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Matt Considine, Director of Investment, Office of the State Treasurer
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Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
-
Tom Golonka, City Councilor, Montpelier
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Ben O'Brien, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Mike O'Neil, President, VT Troopers Association
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Matt Considine, Director of Investment, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:30 AM
-
H.530 - An act relating to categorization of State contracts for service
-
Michele Anderson, Legal Counsel, Department of Human Resources
-
Jaye Johnson, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
Michele Anderson, Legal Counsel, Department of Human Resources
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
H.522 - An act relating to establishing an Office of the Child Protection Advocate
-
Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
Michelle Fay, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Friday, February 12, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Ombudsman
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David Orrick, Ph.D., Lecturer, Justice Studies, Norwich University
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David Orrick, Ph.D., Lecturer, Justice Studies, Norwich University
- 9:20 AM
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H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
-
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10:30 AM
-
H.526 - An act relating to the Commissioner of Liquor Control and the Liquor Control Board
-
James Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
-
Rep. Thomas Stevens
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James Giffin, Interim Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
- 11:30 AM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
Amendment 1.3
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Proposed FY2017 Fee Bill
Committee Review
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Proposed FY 2017 Fee Bill
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Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 15 minutes after the Floor
-
H.530 - An act relating to categorization of State contracts for service
-
Michele Anderson, Legal Counsel, Department of Human Resources
-
Jaye Johnson, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
Michele Anderson, Legal Counsel, Department of Human Resources
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 3:00 PM
-
H.249 - An act relating to intermunicipal services.
AMENDMENT
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
-
Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
- 3:15 PM
-
Divestment
-
Al Boright, Retired, Senior Legislative Counsel
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Al Boright, Retired, Senior Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Contracting and Purchasing
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Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting
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Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
-
Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting
- 10:30 AM
-
H.458 - An act relating to automatic voter registration through motor vehicle driver’s license applications
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 11:15 AM
-
Fee Bill
Motor boat registration classification fees
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:30 PM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
Joint Hearing with House Government Operations and House Human Services Committees in Room 10
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Leon Assael, Dean, Minnesota University School of Dentistry
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Leon Assael, Dean, Minnesota University School of Dentistry
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Hon. Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge
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Hon. James Colvin, Assistant Judge, President of VT Assistant Judges' Association
-
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
-
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Hon. Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly -Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 15 minutes after the Floor
-
H.557 - An act relating to establishing a State Ethics Commission
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Jim Condos, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 19, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
Divestment
-
Don Hooper, National Wildlife Federation
-
Don Hooper, National Wildlife Federation
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Divestment
Joint Meeting with Senate and House Government Operations, Room 11
-
Keith Brainard, Research Director, National Association of State Retirement Administrators
-
Michael Dworkin, Director of the Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont Law School
-
Nate Hausman, VT Chapter of the Sierra Club
-
Robb Kidd, Organizing Representative, VT Sierra Club Conservation Program
-
Hank Kim, Executive Director, National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Bill McKibbon
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Jack Robinson, Vice Chair, Trillium Assets
-
Ed Stanak, President, District Environmental Commission
-
Keith Brainard, Research Director, National Association of State Retirement Administrators
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
Strike All?
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
- 11:30 AM
-
Press Conference
GET OUT THE VOTE-PRIMARY-Cedar Creek Room-JOINT PC with SENATE GOV. OPS.
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
-
Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor
-
Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.458 - An act relating to automatic voter registration through motor vehicle driver’s license applications
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.672 - An act relating to repealing the Position Pilot Program
-
Maribeth Spelliman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Maribeth Spelliman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 11:00 AM
-
National Conference of State Legislators
-
Erica MacKellar, National Conference of State Legislatures
-
Erica MacKellar, National Conference of State Legislatures
- 11:20 AM
-
H.564 - An act relating to law enforcement officers
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Orange County, Vermont Sheriffs Association
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Orange County, Vermont Sheriffs Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
Sunrise Report on Home Builders and Remodelers
-
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:00 PM
-
H.522 - An act relating to establishing an Office of the Child Protection Advocate
Ombudsman
-
Patrick Dowd, Director, Office of Family and Children's Ombuds, State of Washington
-
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
-
Matthew Garcia, Guardian ad Litem
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Patrick Dowd, Director, Office of Family and Children's Ombuds, State of Washington
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.557 - An act relating to establishing a State Ethics Commission
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 10:30 AM
-
dr1.1 of H.130
draft-strike all-summer study committee
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Fee Bill, Appropriations Bill
-
Harry Bell, Director of Web Service, Department of Information & Innovation
-
Harry Bell, Director of Web Service, Department of Information & Innovation
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
H.569 - An act relating to regulating blighted properties
-
Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
-
George McNaughton, Attorney, Springfield
-
Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
Friday, February 26, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Fee Bill
-
Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled
The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
-
H.458 - An act relating to automatic voter registration through motor vehicle driver’s license applications
Rep. Anne Donahue's Amendment
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.863 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to Vermont’s retirement laws
-
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Laurie Lanphear, Director of Operations, Retirement Division
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.557 - An act relating to establishing a State Ethics Commission
-
Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Susanne Young, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 10:30 AM
-
H.187 - An act relating to absence from work for health care and safety
NOTE: Governor Shumlin will sign bill in the Well of the House
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
-
Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont
- 11:00 AM
-
dr req 16-606 - draft 6.4
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Rep. Linda K. Myers
-
Rep. Linda K. Myers
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
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H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
Sections of Appropriations Bill
-
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:00 AM
-
H.522 - An act relating to establishing an Office of the Child Protection Advocate
Waiting to hear from Washington State Government.
-
Trinka Kerr, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
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Pamela Marsh, Attorney, VBA Juvenile Law Section
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Megan Palchak, Former Ombuds
-
Bill Young
-
Trinka Kerr, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
- 11:00 AM
-
H.569 - An act relating to regulating blighted properties
Town of Springfield Amendment
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:00 PM
-
H.562 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation and to the review of professional regulation
Possible vote
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:30 PM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Teri Corsones, Clerk of the Court, Rutland County
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Teri Corsones, Clerk of the Court, Rutland County
Friday, March 11, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.863 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to Vermont’s retirement laws
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:00 AM
-
H.569 - An act relating to regulating blighted properties
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Rep. Robert Forguites
-
Walter Martone, Selectboard Member, Springfield
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
H.562 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation and to the review of professional regulation
HOLD for H.562 (OPR)- possible vote
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Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Rep. Robert Krebs
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
- 2:00 PM
-
H.522 - An act relating to establishing an Office of the Child Protection Advocate
-
Michelle Fay, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michelle Fay, Voices for Vermont's Children
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:15 PM
-
IT Integrated Eligibility
Joint Meeting with Senate and House Institutions Committees and House Government Operations in Room 11
-
Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Sarah Clark, Financial Manager, Agency of Human Services
-
Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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John Stern, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Agency of Human Services
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Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
H.812 - An act relating to implementing an all-payer model and oversight of accountable care organizations
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue
- 9:00 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
Walk Through, Room 11
- 11:00 AM
-
Contracting and Purchasing
Meeting to be held in Secretary Johnson's Office, 5th Floor, Pavilion
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Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Rep. Alice M. Emmons
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Rep. Mitzi Johnson
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Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
-
Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Rep. Donna Sweaney
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Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Contracting and Purchasing
Joint meeting between House Government Operations and House Institutions and Corrections, Room 10
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Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
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Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
-
Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
-
Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
-
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
- 10:00 AM
-
H.183 - An act relating to security in the Capitol Complex
-
Rep. Terence Macaig
-
Rep. Terence Macaig
- 10:30 AM
-
Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention
- 11:30 AM
-
H.130 - An act relating to law enforcement, 911 call taking, dispatch, and training safety
-
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
-
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Friday, March 18, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
The Floor time may go through the lunch hour
- 2:30 PM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
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Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.114 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
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John Flowers, Addison Independent
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Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
-
Tom Kearney, Managing Editor, Stowe Reporter and Waterbury Record
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
-
Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Floor time may go into the evening hours (Money Bills)
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Changes in language regarding Auditor of Accounts
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Nancy Rowden Brock, Vice President of Finance and CFO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
-
John Evans, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
-
William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Nancy Rowden Brock, Vice President of Finance and CFO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
- 10:30 AM
-
H.206 - An act relating to regulating notaries public
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
- 11:00 AM
-
Risk Management
-
Lori Clark, Workers' Compensation Adjuster, Office of Risk Management
-
Cheri Goldstein, Workers' Compensation Adjuster, Office of Risk Management
-
Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Nancy Lynch, Executive Director, VSEA
-
Lori Clark, Workers' Compensation Adjuster, Office of Risk Management
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
The Floor time may run into the evening hours (Money Bills)
Friday, March 25, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Risk Management Privatization
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Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Joe Damiatti, Manager, Underwriting, Risk Management
-
Camille Erwin, Agency of Transportation Safety Officer, Agency of Transportation
-
Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
-
Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
-
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
Paul Rousseau, Business Manager, Agency of Administration
-
Rebecca White, Director of Operations, Office of Worker's Compensation
-
Ken Canning, Director, Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Rule-making Procedure
PLEASE NOTE: FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM IS A JOINT HEARING WITH HOUSE JUDICIARY AND HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS IN ROOM 11
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Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:20 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:40 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
Susan L Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
-
Susan L Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
- 10:15 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
360-951-5390
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Candice Bock, Government Relations Advocate, Association of Washington Cities
-
Candice Bock, Government Relations Advocate, Association of Washington Cities
- 10:40 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
303-831-6411 x112
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Kevin Bommer, Deputy Director, Colorado Municipal League
-
Kevin Bommer, Deputy Director, Colorado Municipal League
- 11:00 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
- 11:15 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
360-791-0835
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Rick Garza, Director Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Washington State
-
Rick Garza, Director Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Washington State
- 11:30 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
M. Jerome Diamond, Diamond and Robinson
-
M. Jerome Diamond, Diamond and Robinson
- 11:50 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
Justin St. James, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington
-
Justin St. James, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Could be a long Floor time
- 15 min.after Floor
-
Commission Discussion
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
David Cahill by phone
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David Cahill, State's Attorney for Windsor County
-
Keith Clark, Windham County Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
-
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
David Cahill, State's Attorney for Windsor County
- 11:00 AM
-
H.863 - An act relating to making miscellaneous amendments to Vermont’s retirement laws
Rep. Dame's Amendment
-
Rep. Paul Dame
-
Steve Howard, Legislative Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Hon. Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
-
Rep. Paul Dame
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 4:30 PM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
Joint Public Hearing in Well of the House between House Government Operations and House Judiciary. Sign-up starts at 4:30 p.m.
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Baklisa Abdikadir, Burlington High School
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Hawa Adam, Burlington High School
-
Michael Albright, Eden
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Ira Allen, Westford
-
Emily Amanna, Athens
-
Emily Amanna, Athens
-
Catherine Antley, MD, Burlington
-
Kim Baker, Arlington
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G. Harper Beal, Hyde Park
-
Tavid Bingham
-
Kimberly Blake, S. Burlington
-
Isabelle Boutin, Montpelier
-
Tim Buchanan, Londonderry
-
Kimberly B. Cheney, Montpelier
-
Mark Cole, S. Burlington
-
Bill Coleman, Newark
-
Chris Condon, Chittenden
-
Susan Connerty, Stowe
-
Maria D'Haene, Barre Town
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Jennifer Decker, S. Burlington
-
Chris Dinnan, Citizen, Wallingford
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Sarah Downes, Enosburg
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George Drew, Barre
-
Timothy Fair, S. Burlington
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Lance Fournier, Ferrisburg
-
Jason Grignon, Shelburne
-
Eli Harrington, Burlington
-
Jennifer Hasskamp, Montpelier
-
Matt Horn, West Dover
-
Kate Hunt, Fayston
-
Kassim Ibrahim, Burlington High School
-
Nick Karabelas, Vershire
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Jean Keiwel, Brattleboro
-
Jerry Kilcourse, Montpelier
-
Bruce Kimball, Essex
-
Jonathan Lang, Essex Jct.
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Jeffrey Laughlin, Barre City
-
Cindy Leszczak, West Townsend
-
Molly Markowitz, 3rd year medical student, University of Vermont, Winooski
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Sarah Mason, Burlington High School
-
Vince Mulac, Jericho
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Frank Nelson, Pawlet
-
Amos Newton, Jamaica
-
Abbie Nirth, E. Ryegate
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Roger P. Ormiston, Montpelier
-
Joe Pimentel, Stockbridge
-
Debbie Ramsdell, Bristol
-
Paul Reis, Bellows Falls
-
Bruce Richards, Newbury, VT
-
Jim Roy, DRE Trainer, Colchester Police
-
David Sandelman, Weathersfield
-
Stewart Savel, Brattleboro
-
Bonnie Scott, Grand Isle
-
Pete Shapiro, Williston
-
Anders Shenholm, Montpelier
-
David Silberman, Attorney, Middlebury
-
January Simpson, Montpelier
-
Scott Sweaney, Burlington
-
Andrew Swingforth, Topsham
-
Richard Veitch, West Townsend
-
Adam Worch, Montpelier
-
Baklisa Abdikadir, Burlington High School
Friday, April 1, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
FLOOR
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
Stephen Benard, Sheriff, Rutland County, Sheriffs' Association
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Paul Doucette , Chief of Police, Bennington, Chair, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
-
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department, Vermont Police Association
-
Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Chittenden County Law Enforcement Executives
-
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
-
Jim Roy, Sgt., DRE Trainer, Colchester
-
Robert Ryan, Canine Training Coordinator, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
-
Stephen Benard, Sheriff, Rutland County, Sheriffs' Association
- 11:15 AM
-
S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
-
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
IT, Legislative Council
-
John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
-
Agatha Kessler, Deputy Director of Operations, Legislative Council
-
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-
William Magil, House Clark, Office of Legislative Council
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
-
John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 2:30 PM
-
Call Centers
-
David Beattie, Department of Finance & Management
-
Joe Colangelo, Town Manager, Shelburne
-
Sarah Copen, Dispatcher, Williston
-
Louise Field, Dispatcher, Williston
-
Joe Flynn, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
James Mack, Coordinator, Shelburne Call Center
-
Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations, Sheriffs' Association
-
Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Scott Smith, Coordinator, Hartford Call Center
-
Gary Taylor, Chief of Police and Chair of E-9-1-1 Board, St. Albans Police Department
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David Beattie, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, April 8, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.882 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan
-
Rep. Johannah Donovan
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 10 minutes after the Floor
-
H.881 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Charlotte
-
Lynn Jonik, Member, Charlotte Charter Committee
-
Lane Morrison, Chair, Charlotte Selectboard
-
Rep. Michael Yantachka, House Natural Resources & Energy Committee
-
Lynn Jonik, Member, Charlotte Charter Committee
- 11:30 AM
-
H.880 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Bridport
-
Rep. Harvey Smith
-
Rep. Harvey Smith
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
-
Rep. Patsy French
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Patsy French
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
-
Cassandra Coakley, DDS, Montpelier
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Dental Society
-
Larry Novins, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Edward Pantzar, D.D.S., Chair, Board of Dental Examiners
-
Cassandra Coakley, DDS, Montpelier
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
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Michelle Fay, Member, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Michelle Fay, Member, Voices for Vermont's Children
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
Testimony by phone.
-
Sarah Wovcha, JD, MPH, Executive Director, Children's Dental Services, Minnesota
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Sarah Wovcha, JD, MPH, Executive Director, Children's Dental Services, Minnesota
- 10:00 AM
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S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
Mr. Youngbaer will submit testimony in writing. Dr. Rowe needs to testify between 10-11
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Ellen Grimes, Doctor, Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Vermont Technical College
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Dawn Philbert, Member, Governor's Commission on Successful Aging
-
Dr. Patrick Rowe, D.D.S.
-
Peter Youngbaer, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
-
Ellen Grimes, Doctor, Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Vermont Technical College
- 11:15 AM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
-
Grace Branon, DMD, St Albans
-
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
-
Vaughn Collins, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Society
-
Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Morris and DeMag
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Grace Branon, DMD, St Albans
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 12:15 PM
-
S.20 - An act relating to establishing and regulating dental therapists
Committee Discussion and vote
- 1:00 PM
-
FLOOR
- 1:45 PM
-
Sunrise Report on Home Builders and Remodelers
Committee Discussion
- 2:00 PM
-
S.114 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law
Committee Discussion and vote
- 2:30 PM
-
H.883 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski
Introduction/testimony
-
Rep. Clement Bissonnette
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Rep. Diana Gonzalez
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Clement Bissonnette
- 3:00 PM
-
H.885 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Shelburne
Introduction, discussion and vote
-
Rep. Joan G. Lenes
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Rep. Joan G. Lenes
- 4:00 PM
-
S.174 - An act relating to a model State policy for use of body cameras by law enforcement officers
Committee Discussion and vote
-
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
-
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert
Friday, April 15, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.880 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Bridport
If Needed
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
-
Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
-
FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Field Trip-Berlin Pond
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
FLOOR
- 11:00 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
Bill introduction
-
Jeff Howard, Resident, Montpelier
-
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
-
Jeff Howard, Resident, Montpelier
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
-
H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
Dr. Griffiths' testimony is by phone
-
Dr. Jeffrey Griffiths, Chair, EPA's Tufts University
-
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
-
Dr. Jeffrey Griffiths, Chair, EPA's Tufts University
- 3:15 PM
-
S.220 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
Introduction
-
Sen. Philip Baruth
-
Sen. Philip Baruth
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Sunrise Report on Home Builders and Remodelers
-
Colin Benjamin, Executive Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
-
Colin Benjamin, Executive Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
- 9:30 AM
-
H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
INTRODUCTION
-
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
-
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
- 10:00 AM
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H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
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Chris Bradley, President, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
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Mike Covey, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
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Thomas McArdle, Director of Public Works, City of Montpelier
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Ture Nelson, Chair, Berlin Selectboard, Town of Berlin
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Nate Smead, Friends of Berlin Pond
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Chris Bradley, President, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 3:00 PM
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H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
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Robert Dufresne, President, Dufresne Group
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Jed Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
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John Hollar, Mayor, City of Montpelier
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Robert Dufresne, President, Dufresne Group
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
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Page Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
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Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Bob Hynes, Resident, Montpelier
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Maxine Larrey, Resident, City of Montpelier
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Ed Larson, Resident, City of Montpelier
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Cedric Sanborn, Resident, Barre Town
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William Smith, Attorney, National Shooting Sports Foundation
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Bonnie Waninger, Executive Director, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
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Page Guertin, Citizen of Montpelier
- 10:30 AM
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H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
Testimony by Phone
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David Mears, Resident of Montpelier, Former Pubic Official
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David Mears, Resident of Montpelier, Former Pubic Official
- 11:00 AM
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H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
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Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Ellen ParrDoering, Deputy Division Director of Groundwater and Drinking Water, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Deborah Markowitz, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, April 22, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.871 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier
Possible vote
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Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Peter LaFlamme, Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 11:30 AM
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H.886 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Brattleboro
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke
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Annette Cappy, Town Clerk, Brattleboro
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Rep. Mollie S. Burke
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Department of Liquor Control Tour
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Pay Act
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Tim Belcher, General Counsel, Vermont State Employees Association
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Dave Bellini, President, VSEA
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Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
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Gary Hoadley, Director, Labor Relations, Vermont State Employees Association
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Gretchen Naylor, Director, Field Services, Vermont State Employees Association
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Tim Belcher, General Counsel, Vermont State Employees Association
- 10:00 AM
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FLOOR
- 15 mins after floor adjourns
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Pay Act
continued
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
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Maribeth Spellman, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Continued.............
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.845 - An act relating to legislative review of certain report requirements
Committee discussion and possible vote
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 9:30 AM
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S.198 - An act relating to the Government Accountability Committee and the annual report on the State’s population-level outcomes
Discussion and possible vote
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
- 10:30 AM
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H.883 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Winooski
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 11:30 AM
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H.887 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Village of Barton
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
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Rep. Samuel Young
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Cameron Wood, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.880 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Bridport
Testimony by phone: 802-349-4179
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Leonard Barrett, Chair, Bridport Selectboard
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Leonard Barrett, Chair, Bridport Selectboard
- 10:30 AM
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S.184 - An act relating to establishing a State Ethics Commission
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Sen. Anthony Pollina
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Anthony Pollina
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR
Friday, April 29, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.220 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
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Sen. Philip Baruth
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Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Philip Baruth
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Monday, May 2, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 2:00 PM
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FLOOR
- 4:00 PM
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H.888 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees
House Government Operations concurred with House Appropriations
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR if necessary
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR if necessary
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR if necessary
Friday, May 6, 2016
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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FLOOR
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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FLOOR if necessary