Previous Meetings - Full Report | House Committee on Judiciary

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:30 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Report of the Canvassing Committee - Governor's Election

15 min after floor

Judiciary Committee Introductions

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths and Governor's Inaugural Message

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-1, 2

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Patricia Gabel, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Annie Ramniceanu, Director, Pre-Trial Services, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Legislative Council Operations

Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council

1:30 AM

H.3 - An act relating to adverse possession

Rep. Adam Greshin, House Committee on Ways and Means

2:30 PM

Education Reform Efforts

House Chamber

Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-3, 4, 5

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Bobby Sand, Governor's Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs
Auburn Watersong, Public Policy Coordinator, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Marc Wenneberg, Director, St. Alban's Community Justice Center

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Progressive Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

Overview of Vermont Justice System

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs for S.9 are in Senate Health & Welfare; 15-6, 7

8:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Joint Meeting in Room 11

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Joint Meeting in Room 11

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

IT Training

Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

2:30 PM

Sex Offender Overview

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Investigation Center

3:00 PM

H.16 - An act relating to requiring an inmate to report to the Sex Offender Registry prior to release from a correctional facility

Technical Correction

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sarah Kenney, Public Policy Coordinator, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Investigation Center

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-8, 9, 10

9:00 AM

H.23 - An act relating to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

Joseph Cook, Attorney, Corum Mabie Cook Prodan Angell & Secrest PLC
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Stephanie Willbanks, Vice Dean for Administration and Student Affairs, Professor of Law, Vermont Law School

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Colonel Tom L'Esperance, Director, State Police
Roger Marcoux, President, Sheriffs Association
George Merkel, Chief of Police, President Chiefs' Association, Vergennes
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Investigation Center

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-11, 12

9:30 AM

House Convenes

after the floor

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Robin Arnell, Office of Child Support
Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Robert Sheil, Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

2:30 PM

Results Based Accountability Presentation

House Chamber

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

15-13, 14, 15

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Review of Judicial Terminology

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:15 AM

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Human Rights Commission

Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Progressive Party Caucus

2:30 PM

State of the Vermont Judiciary

Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court

3:30 PM

Overview of Vermont Justice System

Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier
Michael Major, Deputy Sheriff, Chittenden County
George Merkel, Chief of Police, Vergennes
Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Police Association
Scott Tucker, Captain, VPA Legislative Chair, Rutland City Police Department

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs from joint hearing are in Senate Health and Welfare; 15-16, 17

8:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Joint Meeting in Room 11

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

8:45 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Comments from the Department for Children and Families

Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

9:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Vermont Citizen's Advisory Board (VCAB) Report

Sally Borden, Co-Chair, Vermont Citizen's Advisory Board
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect

Comments from the Attorney General's Office

William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

11:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Comments from the Washington State Office of the Family and Children Ombuds

Patrick Dowd, Director, Washington State Office of the Family and Children Ombuds
Corey Fitzpatrick Wood, Former Ombuds, Washington State Office of the Family and Children Ombuds
Megan Palchak, Former Ombuds, Washington State Office of the Family and Children Ombuds

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

Committee Discussion

P2P Investigations

John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

2:00 PM

H.82 - An act relating to fiscal year 2015 budget adjustments

Patricia Gabel, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Judiciary

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.82 - An act relating to fiscal year 2015 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

Patricia Gabel, Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Rep. Mary S. Hooper
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-18, 19, 20

9:00 AM

H.23 - An act relating to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

Joseph Cook, Attorney, Corum Mabie Cook Prodan Angell & Secrest PLC
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mark A. Langan, Chair, Probate Trust Section, Vermont Bar Association
Eleanor Smith, Probate Judge
Stephanie Willbanks, Esq., Vermont Law School

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, HowardCenter
Grace Keller, Case Management Team Leader, HowardCenter

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

3:15 PM

H.16 - An act relating to requiring an inmate to report to the Sex Offender Registry prior to release from a correctional facility

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-21

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

H.31 - An act relating to establishing the crime of public intoxication

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

H.16 - An act relating to requiring an inmate to report to the Sex Offender Registry prior to release from a correctional facility

Possible vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:15 AM

Highway Safety Division Overview

Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Garry Scott, Sergeant, Vermont State Police
Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

11:45 AM

Adjourn

2:30 PM

Vermont Caucus Presentation

Water Quality 2015

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-22

10:00 AM

House Convenes

10:45 AM

IT Training

Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00-2:15 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.23 - An act relating to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-23, 24

8:00 AM

Civil Discourse for Legislators

8:00-noon, Capitol Plaza

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

H.23 - An act relating to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act

Committee discussion

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

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H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting a sentence of life without parole for a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense

Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Representative

3:00 PM

Truancy Issues

Committee Discussion

Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Representative
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Rep. Gary Viens, Representative

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-25, 26, 27

9:00 AM

H.86 - An act relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

Robin Arnell, Office of Child Support
Patricia Benelli, Attorney, Dakin and Benelli
Richard Cassidy, Esq., Hoff Curtis
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.85 - An act relating to electronic notice procedures for child support orders

Robin Arnell, Office of Child Support
Patricia Benelli, Attorney, Dakin and Benelli
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jeffrey Cohen , Director, Office of Child Support

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

after the floor

Juvenile Proceedings Jurisdiction

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-28

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:45 AM

Human Trafficking

Lance Burnham, Detective Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
Fred Divigard, Resident Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, Burlington Office
Sean McVey, Patrol Agent in Charge, U.S. Border Patrol, Swanton Sector Intelligence Unit
Padraic Paffen, Resident Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, Burlington Office

11:45 AM

Adjourn

2:30 PM

Vermont Caucus Presentation

Economic Development

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-29, 30

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

H.86 - An act relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

Committee discussion

Robin Arnell, Supervising Attorney, Office of Child Support
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00-2:15 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Kesha K. Ram, House Committee on Ways and Means

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-31, 32, 33, 34

9:00 AM

H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting a sentence of life without parole for a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
James Dold, Advocacy Director, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Stop Violence VT

Carolyn Hanson, Office of the Attorney General
Michael Shirling, Chief of Police, Burlington, Vt., Burlington Police Department
Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

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H.86 - An act relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

Committee discussion and possible vote.

Robin Arnell, Supervising Attorney, Office of Child Support
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

4:00 PM

Adjourn

4:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Room 10

Rep. Charles Conquest
Rep. Willem Jewett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
Rep. Gary Viens

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-35, 36

10:00 AM

Supreme Court

Observation of arguments and tour, Supreme Court Building

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Kreig Pinkham, Executive Director, Washington County Youth Services Bureau
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-37, 38

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.86 - An act relating to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

Vote

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H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting a sentence of life without parole for a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Dan Maguire, Attorney, Maguire Law Associates
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Dawn O'Toole, Director of Operations, Department for Children and Families
Andrew Schmidt, Law Student, Vermont Law School

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

S.6 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services

2:30 PM

Vermont Caucus Presentation

Health Care

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-39, 40, 41

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.103 - An act relating to psychological abuse

Rep. Maida Townsend, Representative, House Committee On Government Operations

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H.110 - An act relating to permitting a person over 70 years of age to opt out of jury service

Rep. David Potter, City of Rutland
William Sampson, Chief, Windsor Police Department
Rep. Donna Sweaney

11:15 AM

H.151 - An act relating to various amendments and additions to the heroin possession and sale statutes

William Sampson, Chief, Windsor Police Department
Rep. Donna Sweaney, Co-Chair

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:15 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

3:30 PM

H.62 - An act relating to prohibiting a sentence of life without parole for a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of the offense

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-42, 43; CDs for joint hearing are in the Government Operations Committee

9:00 AM

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

Tristram Coffin, Director, Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC
Kevin Henry, Attorney, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer
Cleveland Lawrence, Taxpayers Against Fraud
Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department for Vermont Health Access
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

Joint hearing with House Government Operations Committee,
Room 10

Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

2:30 PM

S.6 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Judicial Retention Committee

Rep. Charles Conquest
Rep. Willem Jewett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
Rep. Gary Viens

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-45, 46, 47

9:00 AM

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

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Radford Claire, Law Student
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mary Anne Franks, Associate Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law
Katherine Hertlein, Associate Director and Program Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of Nevada
Erik Johnson, Detective, Brattleboro Police Department

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

John Hollar, Lobbyist
Chris Rice, Lobbyist
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

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S.6 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-48, 49, 50

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 after the floor

H.149 - An act relating to physician expert witnesses in medical malpractice actions

Rep. George W. Till, Jericho

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H.148 - An act relating to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol with a child in the vehicle

Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, House Committee on Ways and Means
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Office of the Defender General

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

S.6 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes

Committee discussion and possible vote.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-51, 52, 53

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.103 - An act relating to psychological abuse

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

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

Dan Barrett, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Internet Coalition

3:45 PM

S.6 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes

Committee discussion

Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender

4:15 PM

H.204 - An act relating to prohibiting the State from using and participating in the collection of electronic data and metadata obtained by the federal government without a warrant

Rep. Teo Zagar, House Committee on Agriculture

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-54, 55, 56

9:00 AM

Caucus of The Whole

Clean Water for the State of Vermont

11:15 AM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

Ellen Czajkowski, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
John Murphy, Assistant General Counsel, PhRMA
Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR Legal Services
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Director of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

3:30 PM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Joel Page, Juvenile Justice Policy Consultant, Department of State's Attorneys

4:30 PM

Adjourn

6:30 PM

Judicial Retention

Public Hearing, Room 11

Rep. Charles Conquest
Rep. Willem Jewett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
Rep. Gary Viens

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-57, 58

9:15 AM

H.483 - An act relating to home improvement fraud

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Retention of Judges

Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

Forfeiture Update

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Roger Marcoux, Executive Director of Operations, Lamoille County

3:30 PM

H.103 - An act relating to psychological abuse

Patricia Benelli, Chair, Family Law Committee, Vt. Bar Asso., Dakin and Benelli

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:30 PM

Committee Dinner

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-59, 60, 61

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR Legal Services
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Director of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

DUI Updates

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:30 PM

H.240 - An act relating to miscellaneous technical corrections to laws governing motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:00 PM

DUI Updates

John Flannigan, Lt., Department of Public Safety
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-62,63, 64

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, KSE Partners

3:30 PM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-65, 66, 67, 68, 69

9:00 AM

Committee Bill

Home Improvement Fraud

Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, KSE Partners

11:30 AM

Bill Signing Ceremony

H.16, Governor's Ceremonial Office

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

John Hollar, Lobbyist, Downs Rachlin Martin
Thomas Joseph, Citizen
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR Legal Services
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Director of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

3:00 PM

H.103 - An act relating to psychological abuse

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Evan Stark, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University School of Public Affairs and Rutgers Medical School
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-70, 71, 72, 73

9:00 AM

H.483 - An act relating to home improvement fraud

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephen Marcus, Citizen
Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Education Privacy Rules

Greg Glennon, General Counsel, Agency of Education

11:15 AM

H.270 - An act relating to pretrial screenings and assessments

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Sandy Haas

11:30 AM

H.264 - An act relating to immunity from liability for officers, employees, and volunteers at homeless shelters

Neil Morrissette, Business Account Manager, Creative Workforce Solutions
Rep. Vicki Strong

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:30 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

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

Committee discussion

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ellen Czajkowski, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender

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H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Budget Discussion

Judiciary

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Rep. Mary S. Hooper
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Judiciary

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-74, 75

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:30 AM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Rep. David L. Deen

1:30 PM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

New draft walk thru

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:45 PM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, KSE Partners

2:00 PM

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

Possible vote

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

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The Vermont General Assembly is on break during the Town Meeting recess. No committee meetings are scheduled.

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-76, 77, 78, 79, 80

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 minutes after floor

Judiciary Budget

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-81, 82

9:00 AM

Education Privacy Rules

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Greg Glennon, General Counsel, Agency of Education
Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Emily Simmons, VT Education Legislative Collaborative

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Discussion and possible vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Rob McDougall, Assistant Attorney General
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Division, Vermont Bar Association

3:30 PM

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

Discussion and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-83, 84, 85, 86

9:00 AM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Possible vote

Lindy Boudreau, Department for Children and Families
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Matthew Valerio, Defender General's Office
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

Judiciary Budget

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Daniel Richardson, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary

4:00 PM

H.483 - An act relating to home improvement fraud

Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Attorney General's Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-87, 88

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, Westminster
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

H.221 - An act relating to criminal justice reform

Rep. Lynn Batchelor
Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
Suzi Wizowaty, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform

12:45 PM

Judiciary Budget

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-89, 90

10:00 AM

House Convenes

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.6 - An act relating to technical corrections to civil and criminal procedure statutes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell

3:00 PM

H.14 - An act relating to prohibiting the harassment of law enforcement and corrections officers

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:30 PM

H.35 - An act relating to improving the quality of State waters

Committee discussion

Patricia Gabel, Court Administrator's Office
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Rob McDougall, Assistant Attorney General
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

H.123 - An act relating to mobile home parks, habitability standards, and compliance

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-91, 92, 93; CDs for joint hearing are with House Human Services

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Joint meeting with House Human Services, Room 10

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:15 AM

To Be Scheduled

10:30 AM

H.221 - An act relating to criminal justice reform

Julie Brisson, Citizen
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Juliet Dowling, Legislative Liaison, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:45 PM

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

Amendments

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor

1:00 PM

House Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-94, 95, 96

9:00 AM

H.264 - An act relating to immunity from liability for officers, employees, and volunteers at homeless shelters

Joe Flynn, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Morrissette, Business Account Manager, Creative Workforce Solutions

9:45 AM

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Ellen Czajkowski, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Investigation Center

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-97, 98

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

H.221 - An act relating to criminal justice reform

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

H.221 - An act relating to criminal justice reform

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michael Kainen, Windsor County State's Attorney
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-99, 100, 101

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

S.115 - An act relating to expungement of convictions based on conduct that is no longer criminal

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.221 - An act relating to criminal justice reform

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

3:00 PM

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

3:45 PM

S.7 - An act relating to bail determinations concerning a defendant charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-102, 103,104

9:00 AM

H.221 - An act relating to criminal justice reform

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Linda Lambert, IT Auditor
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Investigation Center

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.115 - An act relating to expungement of convictions based on conduct that is no longer criminal

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Anthony Lajeuness, Citizen
Nessabeth Rooks, Student, Vermont Law School
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

--

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Committee discussion and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CD 15-105

9:30 AM

House Convenes

--

S.115 - An act relating to expungement of convictions based on conduct that is no longer criminal

Committee discussion and possible vote

Sue Cherry, Director, St. Johnsbury Community Justice Center
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-106, 107

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Walk thru

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Dale Armstrong, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Boston Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CD 15-108

9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to expungement of convictions based on conduct that is no longer criminal

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CD 15-109

9:00 AM

S.7 - An act relating to bail determinations concerning a defendant charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-110, 111

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

To Be Scheduled

11:00 AM

Security Presentation

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms

11:30 AM

JRH9 - Joint resolution relating to an application of the General Assembly for Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States

Matthew Codding, Legislative Liaison, Convention of States Action
Mike Codding, Convention of States Action
Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
Ken Quinn, Regional Legislative Director, Convention of States Action

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police, Vermont Chiefs of Police Association
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brenda Cruickshank, Legislative Liaison, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Woman's Veteran Committee
Tony Facos, Montpelier Chief of Police, VT Police Association
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Sen. Dick Sears

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-112, 113, 114

9:00 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

David Coddaire, MD, President, Vermont Medical Society
Laurie Emerson, Acting Executive Director, NAMI VT
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Ann Braden, President, Gun Sense Vermont
Rep. Anne B. Donahue
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Barbara Frankowski, M.D., MPH, FAAP, President, University of Vermont Medical School
John Koutras, Psychiatry Department, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-115, 116, 117, 118

9:00 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Committee Discussion

Sen. Joe Benning
Chris Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Bill Moore, Legislative Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont

11:45 AM

S.7 - An act relating to bail determinations concerning a defendant charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

--

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health

15 min after floor

H.308 - An act relating to limiting the liability of VAST arising from snowmobile operation outside the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System

Rep. Charles Conquest
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
Richard Rubin, Attorney, VT Association of Justice
Matt Tetreault, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers

4:00 PM

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-119, 120

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Committee discussion and possible vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Committee discussion and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-121, 122, 123

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Possible vote

Chris Bradley, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:30 Party Caucuses

2:00 PM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Chris Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
Matt Viens, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-124, 125, 126

8:00 AM

Ethics Training

House Chamber

10:45 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Ann Pugh
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ingrid Jonas, Captain of Support Services, Department of Public Safety
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

3:45 PM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-127, 128

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

T.J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, Chittenden County State Attorney
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Wanda Audette, Director, Adoption Services, Lund
Kim Coe, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Sheri Young, Court Administrator's Office

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-129, 130, 131

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:30 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Technical amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to pretrial screenings and assessments

Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

1:15 PM

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

--

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Rep. Paul Dame
Rep. Sandy Haas
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

2:30 PM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
Tyler Burgess, Department of Public Safety
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-132, 133, 134, 135

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
Retta Dunlap, Citizen, Woodbury
Melanie Hall, Social Worker, Department for Children and Families
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

House Convenes

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:15 Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee discussion and mark-up

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Milton
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Stacy Prevey, Citizen
Sean Prevey, Citizen
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Sheri Young, Court Administrator's Office

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-136, 137, 138

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee discussion and mark-up

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Olvera, Supervising Attorney, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Judith Rex, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-139, 140, 141, 142

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee Discussion

Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michele Olvera, Supervising Attorney, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

Evacuation Drill

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms

11:00 AM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Linda Huebner, Executive Director, Second Chance Animal Center, Shaftsbury

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:45 PM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Bo Bergman, DMV, West Mountain Animal Hospital

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after the floor

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

3:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Section 4 - Mandatory Reporting and Section 20 - Failure to Report

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Jeff Fannon, General Counsel, Vermont National Education Association
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Nicole Mace, Vermont School Boards Association
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-143, 144, 145

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee discussion

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:30 AM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

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

Update

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

Update

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

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S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Section 24

John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-145, 146, 147, 148

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee discussion and possible vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Steve Dale, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

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

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:15 Party Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Yorzinski, Intern, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-149, 150, 151

9:00 AM

H.120 - An act relating to creating a Vermont false claims act

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR Legal Services
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Director of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

9:30 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 and possible vote

JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
Jenny Carter, Citizen
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:45 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min after floor

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Zatz and Renfrew
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CD 15-152

9:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CD 15-153

9:30 AM

Judiciary Fee

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-154, 155

10:00 AM

House Convenes

11:45 AM

S.115 - An act relating to expungement of convictions based on conduct that is no longer criminal

Committee of Conference, Senate Judiciary Committee Room

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

12:00 - 2:15 Party Caucuses

3:00 PM

Judiciary Fee

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Jeff Kilgore, Probate Judge
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CDs 15-156, 157

9:00 AM

H.330 - An act relating to limiting landowner liability for posting the dangers of swimming holes

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mark Kotler, Attorney, Darby Thorndike Kotler & Nordle, LLP
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

10:00 AM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Amendments

Rep. Mark Higley, House Committee On Government Operations

10:15 AM

S.13 - An act relating to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry

Committee discussion

10:30 AM

Judiciary Fee

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary

11:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

CDs

CD 15-158

11:15 AM

Update on Fee Bill

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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S.7 - An act relating to bail determinations concerning a defendant charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a child

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

1:00 PM

House Convenes

4:00 PM

Judiciary Fee

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

5:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

3:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

4:30 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

12:45 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Update

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S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Update

3:30 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

S.102 - An act relating to forfeiture of property associated with animal fighting and certain regulated drug possession, sale, and trafficking violations

Committee of Conference, Room 1

3:30 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

5:30 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 10

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

12:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to improving Vermont’s system for protecting children from abuse and neglect

Committee of Conference, Room 11

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Convenes

15 min after Floor

Committee meets

12:00 AM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

Outline of Statewide Outcomes

Legislative Council presentation on 2013 legislation

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

Outline of Statewide Outcomes

Committee discussion with Legislative Council staff regarding priorities for the 2016 session

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Draft Bill Walk through

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

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H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Glen Button, Director, Highway Safety Alliance
John Flannigan, Lt., Department of Public Safety
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
David Fenster, Vermont State's Attorney, Addison County State's Attorneys
Howard Kalfus

3:30 PM

House Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Session

House Chamber

10:45 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Background

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Thomas J. Donovan, Vermont State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

House Chamber

3:30 PM

House Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Walk through

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Finish walk-through of draft Traffic Safety bill

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

Outline of Statewide Outcomes

Rep. Charles Conquest, Representative
Tristan Toleno, Representative

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Michael Kainen Swearing in Ceremony- Vermont Supreme Court

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Hal Cohen, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.555 - An act relating to proceedings involving persons found incompetent to stand trial

Introduction of Bill to Committee

Rep. Alison H. Clarkson, Sponsor

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H.555 - An act relating to proceedings involving persons found incompetent to stand trial

Walk-through

David Cahill, State's Attorney for Windsor County
Cara Cookson, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Ingrid Jonas, Captain of Support Services, Department of Public Safety
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Matt Viens, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Walk-through

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:15 PM

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

House Floor Convenes

4:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:15 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Judiciary Strategic Planning/State of the Judiciary

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office

12:15 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:30 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary

3:30 PM

House Floor

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

H.523 - An act relating to the evidentiary rules governing proceedings concerning a child or person with a psychiatric, intellectual, or developmental disability who is a victim of an offense involving bodily injury or serious bodily injury

Walk-through of Bill

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 minutes after the Floor

H.527 - An act relating to amended distracted driving laws

Walk-through of bill

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

A report from Parent-Child Centers in Vermont

Scott Johnson, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
Kathy Metras, Deputy Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Juanita Moreno, Parent

3:00 PM

H.527 - An act relating to amended distracted driving laws

Walk-through continued, followed by witnesses' testimony

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tony Facos, Chief, VT Police Association
John Flannigan, Lt., Department of Public Safety
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Daniel Goodman, AAA Northern New England

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Outline of Statewide Outcomes

Pipeline to Prison presentation

Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Walk-through followed by witnesses' testimony

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Frank Reed, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Matt Viens, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 minutes after the Floor

H.399 - An act relating to the Department for Children and Families’ Registry Review Unit

Walk-through

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.400 - An act relating to various changes to judicial procedure

Walk-through followed by witnesses' testimony

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Joint Hearing with House Transportation and House Judiciary.

Note venue: Pavilion Auditorium

Frank Harris, Director of State Government Affairs, Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Office

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:15 PM

H.399 - An act relating to the Department for Children and Families’ Registry Review Unit

Walk-through amendment

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:20 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Daniel Goodman, AAA Northern New England
Frank Harris, Director of State Government Affairs, Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Office

2:00 PM

Governor's 2016 Budget Address

3:30 PM

House Floor Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee mark-up with Helena Gardner

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Frank Koss, Chief, Hinesburg Community Police
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Brian Ursino, Director of Law Enforcement, AAMVA

3:40 PM

Break

3:55 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee Discussion

Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Rhonda Williams, Tobacco Program Manager

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Review of new draft

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Discussion of DUI civil suspension provision

David Cahill, State's Attorney for Windsor County
Brad Fralick, Director of Government Relations, Intralock LLC
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after the Floor

Audit Report re: Public Defender Fees

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

Section 36 draft Fee Bill

Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

2:45 PM

H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Public Safety Department
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

3:00 PM

H.675 - An act relating to victims’ right to be heard at change of plea hearings

Walk-through followed by witness testimony

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:30 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

DUI - Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee Discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee Discussion continued

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

Audit Report

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations

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H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Judicial Retention Committee

Room 10

Rep. Charles Conquest
Rep. Willem Jewett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
Rep. Gary Viens, < None >

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Witness testimony followed by mark-up and discussion

Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Mark-up and discussion continued

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.675 - An act relating to victims’ right to be heard at change of plea hearings

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

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H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Walk-through Draft 1.3; committee discussion and possible vote.

Michael Blair, Attorney, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Heather Holter, Council Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
Brittany Lafirira, Advocate, HOPEworks
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

3:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Auditor's Report, Draft Fee Bill Section 36, and Internet Sex Offender Registry

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after the Floor

S.171 - An act relating to eligibility for pretrial risk assessment and needs screening

Becky Penberthy, Lamoille/Orleans Pretrial Services Monitor Supervisor, Association of Vermont Court Diversion Programs
Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Department of Corrections

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H.400 - An act relating to various changes to judicial procedure

Committee discussion and possible vote

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Rep. Ann Pugh, Sponsor
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Victim's Testimony
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.533 - An act relating to victims' rights and animal welfare

Vote

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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H.400 - An act relating to various changes to judicial procedure

Committee discussion and witness testimony

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 AM

H.400 - An act relating to various changes to judicial procedure

Vote

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Witness testimony followed by committee discussion

Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Zia Gbau
Helana Martin
George Merkel, Chief of Police, Vermont Police Association

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Alan LaPerle, Director, Unclaimed Property, Office of the Treasurer
Tim Leuders-Dumont, State Treasurer's Office

10:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

10:45 AM

H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Vote

11:00 AM

H.749 - An act relating to filing a request for relief from abuse

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Roi Karlinsky, Student, Bennington Incarceration Task Force
Ben Simpson, Student, Bennington Incarceration Task Force

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

4:30 PM

Adjourn

7:00 PM

Judicial Retention Committee

Public Hearing - Room 11

Rep. Charles Conquest
Rep. Willem Jewett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
Rep. Gary Viens

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.326 - An act relating to aggravated murder for killing a firefighter or an emergency medical provider

Introduction to the bill by sponsor

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor, Swanton

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H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

1:00 PM

H.749 - An act relating to filing a request for relief from abuse

Committee discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 minutes after Floor

H.749 - An act relating to filing a request for relief from abuse

Committee discussion and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

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H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Michele Olvera, Supervising Attorney, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Hon. Helen Toor, Superior Court Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

5:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

9:30 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

11:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.523 - An act relating to the evidentiary rules governing proceedings concerning a child or person with a psychiatric, intellectual, or developmental disability who is a victim of an offense involving bodily injury or serious bodily injury

Walk-through followed by testimony

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Clara Gimenez, Reporter of the Rules of Evidence Committee
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

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H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

Security Update

Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms

2:00 PM

H.749 - An act relating to filing a request for relief from abuse

Committee discussion and vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:10 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court

3:30 PM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Walk-through Model Stalking Code, State laws, and Bill as introduced; clarification of Titles 15 and 13 stalking laws.

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

4:30 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Gabrielle Lapointe, Clerk of the Court

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion

Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Judicial Retention Committee

Committee meeting to deliberate, vote and make reporting assignments

Rep. Charles Conquest
Rep. Willem Jewett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson
Rep. Gary Viens

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Review final draft

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

H.570 - An act relating to hunting, fishing, and trapping

Walk-through

Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources
Rep. David L. Deen, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Review final draft and vote

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

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H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Review final draft and possible vote

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

1:45 PM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

2:15 AM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:30 AM

H.858 - An act relating to miscellaneous criminal procedure amendments

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:45 AM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

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No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:00 PM

Party Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Zatz and Renfrew

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.308 - An act relating to limiting the liability of VAST arising from snowmobile operation outside the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System

Testimony, discussion and vote

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice

11:15 AM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.743 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing

Introduction of Bill by sponsors, followed by walk-through of the Bill and witness testimony

Sheriff Trevor Colby, Vermont Sheriffs Association
Chief Tom Hanley, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. William J. Lippert, Sponsor
George Merkel, Chief of Police, Vermont Police Association
Rep. Ruqaiyah Morris, Sponsor
Rep. Kesha K. Ram
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Cindy Taylor-Patch, Director of Training, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
Scott Tucker, Vermont Police Association

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.115 - An act relating to expungement of convictions based on conduct that is no longer criminal

Tony LaJuenesse

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H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion

Rep. Thomas Burditt, Sponsor
Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist
James Layman, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Meghan Purvee, General Counsel, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Tim Schmalz, Plant Pathologist, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Final review and vote

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Walk-through of bill

Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
William Jenkins, Vermont State Police
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

12:15 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Committee discussion and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

3:30 PM

H.783 - An act relating to the unconsented use of a minor’s name by an adult to create an Internet website account

Introduction by sponsor followed by walk-through of bill

Rep. Larry Fiske, Sponsor
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:45 PM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Walk-through of draft no. 3.1, followed by witness testimony

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Douglas DiSabito, Grand Isle County State's Attorney
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Vanessa Kittell, Vermont Association for Justice
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

5:30 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

5:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee discussion and vote

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

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H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Committee discussion

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rick Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

12:15 PM

H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:45 PM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Committee discussion and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

2:15 PM

H.523 - An act relating to the evidentiary rules governing proceedings concerning a child or person with a psychiatric, intellectual, or developmental disability who is a victim of an offense involving bodily injury or serious bodily injury

Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

3:00 PM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Committee discussion

3:15 PM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:30 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Vote

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

3:45 PM

H.743 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing

Committee discussion and vote

4:00 PM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Vote

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Walk-through

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

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H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Committee discussion of proposed ammendment

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Introductory remarks

Sen. Joe Benning
Sen. Dick Sears

3:15 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Walk-through continued

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Introductory remarks followed by walk-through in Room 11

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Christopher Pearson

11:40 AM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Rep. Paul Dame, House Committee On Human Services

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Walk-through continued

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.261 - An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer

Committee discussion

Rep. Helen Head, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

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H.851 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

Committee discussion

Rep. Michael Hebert

9:20 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:20 AM

H.851 - An act relating to the conduct of forestry operations

Rep. Michael Hebert
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

11:30 AM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Rep. Mary S. Hooper, House Committee on Appropriations
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Rep. Mary S. Hooper, House Committee on Appropriations
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary

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H.743 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing

Discussion of proposed amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Constance Quimby

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.10 - An act relating to the State DNA database

Walk-through of bill by Legislative counsel

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

12:00 PM

Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Highway safety/drugged driving

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Vermont State Police
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Public health

Tom Cahalan, Former Youth Services Training Coordinator, Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Hughes MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont
Chris Louras, Mayor of City of Rutland; VLCT Vice-President and Chair of Public Safety Policy Committee, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Jon Porter MD, Family Physician, Director, University of Vermont Center for Health & Wellbeing
David Rettew MD, Child Psychiatrist, Associate Professor Of Psychiatry & Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine
William Roberts MD, PhD - Neurophysiology, Northwestern Medical Center

12:00 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

4:00 PM

H.869 - An act relating to judicial organization and operations

Honorable John A. Dooley, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
Honorable Harold Eaton, District Court Judge
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Rep. Mary S. Hooper, House Committee on Appropriations
Marilyn Skoglund, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Prevention/Highway safety

Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Fiona Couper Phd, Director, Washington State Highway Patrol Forensics Laboratory
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Michael E. Schirling, Public Safety Consultant/Burlington Chief of Police (retired)
Matt Simon, Legislative Analyst, Marijuana Policy Project
Laura Subin, Director, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana

12:30 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Beau Kilmer, Senior Policy Researcher and Co-Director, RAND Drug Policy Research Center

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.91 - An act relating to procedures of the Judicial Nominating Board and qualifications of candidates for the positions of Justice, judge, magistrate, and Chair and member of the Public Service Board

Walk-through Bill by Legislative counsel

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Molly Markowitz, 3rd year medical student, University of Vermont
Trey Williams, Pediatric Resident, UVM Medical Center

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Walk-through of bill by Legislative counsel

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Caucuses

2:30 PM

House Floor Convenes

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Joint hearing with House Government Operations Committee in Room 11

Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Candice Bock, Government Relations Advocate, Association of Washington Cities
Kevin Bommer, Deputy Director, Colorado Municipal League
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
M. Jerome Diamond, Diamond and Robinson
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Rick Garza, Director Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Washington State
Chuck Ross, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Justin St. James, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington

12:00 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

3:30 PM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Andrew Freedman, Governor's Office of Marijuana Coordination, Governor's Office, Colorado

4:15 PM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Joint Hearing with H. Human Services and H. Judiciary Room 11

Lori Augustyniak, Coordinator, Prevention Works! VT
Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Dr. Margaret Coffey, Naturopathic Physician
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Alex Ford, Executive Director, Grassroots Vermont, formerly known as Rutland County Organics
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
Monique McHenry, Executive Director, VT Patients Alliance
Justin Nordhorn, Chief of Enforcement, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Dale Robb, Executive Director, Serenity House
Mary Segawa, Public Health Education Liaison, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety

12:00 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Sunil Aggarwal, Palliative Medicine Physician and Associate Hospice Medical Director, MultiCare Institute for Research and Innovation, University of Washington State
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Appellate and Juvenile Defender Division, Defender General's Office

4:00 PM

Break

5:00 PM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Public hearing with H. Judiciary and H. Government Operations in House chambers

Baklisa Abdikadir, Burlington High School
Hawa Adam, Burlington High School
Jonny Adler, Stowe
Michael Albright, Eden
Ira Allen, Westford
Emily Amanna, Athens
Shenholm Anders, Montpelier
Catherine Antley, Burlington, VT
Kim Baker, Arlington
G. Harper Beal, Hyde Park
Tavid Bingham, NAMI-VT
Kimberly Blake, S. Burlington
Isabelle Boutin, Montpelier
Tom Buchanan, Londonderry
Kimberly B. Cheney, Montpelier
Mark Cole, S. Burlington
Bill Coleman, Newark
Chris Condon, Chittenden
Susan Connerty, Stowe
Maria D'Haene, Barre Town
Jennifer Decker, S. Burlington, VT
Chris Dinnan, Wallingford
Sarah Downes, Enosburg
George Drew, Barre
Timothy Fair, S. Burlington
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
Jean Keiwel, Brattleboro
Jerry Kilcourse, Montpelier
Bruce Kimball, Essex
John Lang, Essex Junction
Jeffrey Laughlin, Barre City
Cindy Leszczak, West Townsend
Molly Markowitz, Winooski
Sarah Mason, Burlington High School
Vince Mulac, Jericho
Frank Nelson, Pawlet
Amos Newton, Jamaica
Roger P. Ormiston, Montpelier
Joe Pimentel, Stockbridge
Debbie Ramsdell, Bristol
Paul Reis, Bellows Falls
Bruce Richards, Newbury, VT
Jim Roy, Colchester Police
David Sandelman, Weathersfield
Stuart Savel, Brattleboro
Bonnie Scott, Grand Isle
Pete Shapiro, Williston
David Silberman, Middlebury
January Simpson, Montpelier
Scott Sweaney, Burlington
Andrew Swingforth, Topsham
Richard Veitch, West Townsend
Abbie Wirth, East Ryegate
Adam Worch, Montpelier

7:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.171 - An act relating to eligibility for pretrial risk assessment and needs screening

Walk-through of bill by Legislative counsel

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramnicianeau, Director of Pre-Trial Services, Department of Corrections

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion

11:45 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.171 - An act relating to eligibility for pretrial risk assessment and needs screening

Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Annie Ramnicianeau, Director of Pre-Trial Services, Department of Corrections

9:25 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Witness testimony - 3 minutes per witness, including questions

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Chittenden County Law Enforcement Executives
James Roy, Sargent, Colchester Police
Scott Tucker, Captain, Vermont Police Association

9:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Witness testimony - 7 minutes per witness, including questions

Margo Austin, Student Assistance Program, Richmond, VT
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
Nicole Mace, Research Coordinator, Vermont School Boards Association
Ken Page, Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Caucuses

3:45 AM

S.10 - An act relating to the State DNA database

Qualifying misdemeanors for DNA testing

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Walk-through continued

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion of alternatives/committee bill

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to permanency for children in the child welfare system

Walk-through and discussion of Representative Conquest's proposed amendment

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Department for Children and Families
Sherry Young, Court Administrator's Office

9:45 AM

H.228 - An act relating to adding saliva testing to the DUI statutes

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion; decriminalization and penalties provisions

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

6:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Scott Davidson, Director, Governor's Highway Safety Program
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
Tony Facos, Chief, Vermont Police Association
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:15 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:15 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion and vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Committee discussion and vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Caucuses

2:30 PM

S.183 - An act relating to permanency for children in the child welfare system

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Shari Young, Manager, Juvenile Court Improvement Program, Department for Children and Families

3:45 PM

S.116 - An act relating to rights of offenders in the custody of the Department of Corrections

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

4:00 PM

H.228 - An act relating to adding saliva testing to the DUI statutes

Walk-through

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Walk-through and testimony

Jay Diaz, Poverty Law Project Fellow, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Testimony continued

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

11:00 AM

H.228 - An act relating to adding saliva testing to the DUI statutes

Committee discussion

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

12:00 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Testimony continued

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County State's Attorneys
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Section 1 - Health

Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Kaili Kuiper, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Office of Health Care Advocate
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

10:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 2-4: Drones

Capt. Tim Clouatre, Vermont State Police
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 2-4 Drones (testimony continued)

Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Chris Herrick, Director, VT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Department of Public Safety
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Neil Van Dyke, Search and Rescue Coordinator, Department of Public Safety

12:15 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Section 5 - Electronic Communications

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County State's Attorneys
Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 2-4 - Drones

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Walk-through Sections 6 & 7 - Automated License Plates Recognition System

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

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S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Patricia Casanova, Social Worker, Department of Children and Families; Chair, VSEA Labor-Management Committee

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

12:15 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 6 & 7 - Automated License Plate Recognition System - testimony

Benjamin Bawden, Lobbyist, Brooks Bawden, Washington, DC
David Bright, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Kevin Lane, Director of Intelligence Center, Department of Public Safety
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, Chief''s Association and the Vermont Police Association

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to procedures of the Judicial Nominating Board and qualifications of candidates for the positions of Justice, judge, magistrate, and Chair and member of the Public Service Board

Introductory remarks by bill sponsors followed by testimony

Sen. Tim Ashe, Bill Sponsor
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Peg Flory, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Judicial Nominating Board
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Caucuses

2:30 PM

House Floor Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.183 - An act relating to permanency for children in the child welfare system

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court

10:15 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.225 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Testimony and committee discussion of proposed amendments

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Chittenden-6-6
Rep. George W. Till, Jericho

12:15 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 1-5 Committee discussion and mark-up

Jessa Barnard, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 1-5 Committee discussion and mark-up continued

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 1-5 Discussion and mark-up

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 6 & 7 Discussion and mark-up

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, KSE Partners, LLC, Vigilant Solutions

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to procedures of the Judicial Nominating Board and qualifications of candidates for the positions of Justice, judge, magistrate, and Chair and member of the Public Service Board

Discussion and mark-up continued

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Judicial Nominating Board
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after Floor

S.183 - An act relating to permanency for children in the child welfare system

Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Discussion, mark-up and vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 1-5 Discussion, final mark-up and possible vote

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Caucuses

2:30 PM

House Floor Convenes

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 6 & 7 Discussion, mark-up and possible vote

Greg Campbell, Vermont Intelligence Center, Vermont State Police
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Vigilant Solutions
Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, Chief''s Association and the Vermont Police Association

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 6 & 7 Discussion and possible vote continued

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont

11:45 AM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

1:15 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 6 & 7 Discussion, mark-up and possible vote continued

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Sections 2-4 Discussion, mark-up and possible vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Final discussion and vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.858 - An act relating to miscellaneous criminal procedure amendments

Update on Senate changes to bill

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

11:30 AM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Testimony on Senate amendments

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:15 PM

Adjourn- Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

2:30 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Final review

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

H.84 - An act relating to consumer protection

Rep. William Botzow, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Coventry

3:15 PM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Vote

3:30 PM

S.52 - An act relating to creating a Spousal Support and Maintenance Task Force

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

9:45 AM

S.91 - An act relating to procedures of the Judicial Nominating Board and qualifications of candidates for the positions of Justice, judge, magistrate, and Chair and member of the Public Service Board

Discussion of proposed amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Timothy Jerman, Essex

10:00 AM

S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Discussion of proposed amendment

Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City

1:45 PM

S.154 - An act relating to stalking, criminal threatening, and enhanced penalties for assault

Vote on amendment

Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City

2:45 PM

H.95 - An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Vote on amendment

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

1:30 PM

H.571 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and judicial, criminal justice, and insurance topics

Review Senate Judiciary's proposed changes

2:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

2:15 PM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Discuss amendment

Rep. Anthony Klein, House Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

2:30 PM

S.183 - An act relating to permanency for children in the child welfare system

Discuss and vote on amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor of Amendment

2:45 AM

S.155 - An act relating to privacy protection and a code of administrative rules

Discuss and vote on amendment

Rep. Kevin Christie, Hartford

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

10:15 AM

H.858 - An act relating to miscellaneous criminal procedure amendments

Discuss Representative Conquest's amendment

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

Hearing Type

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9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

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9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

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9:30 AM

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2015-2016 Session

House Committee on Judiciary (Room 30)

The House Committee on Judiciary considers matters relating to judicial and legal affairs.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

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Friday, January 9, 2015

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

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Friday, January 16, 2015

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

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Friday, January 23, 2015

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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