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House Committee on Transportation (Room 43)

The House Committee on Transportation considers matters relating to all transportation companies and corporations subject to the regulation of the Public Service Board, and all air and surface transportation, including its registration and regulation and the licensing of its operations and the construction and maintenance of its thoroughfares and the regulation of the users thereof.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

Thursday, January 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Report of the Canvassing Committee- Governor’s Election

1:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths and Governor’s Inaugural Message

Friday, January 9, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Legislative operations

  • Janet Miller, Deputy Director of Operations, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Transportation Law and committee Process Overview

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Education Reform Efforts

House Chamber

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-1, 2, 3
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Transportation Law and committee Process Overview

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Overview of the Agency of Transportation

Introduction to Agency Priorities and Functions

  • Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-4, 5, 6, 7
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Construction and Materials Bureau Overview

  • David Hoyne, Director of Construction and Materials Bureau, Agency of Transportation
9:40 AM

Introductions

  • Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, UPS
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
9:45 AM

Asset Management and Performance Bureau Overview

  • Chad Allen, Asset Management and Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Hedges, Asset Management and Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:20 AM

Policy and Planning Bureau overview

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:40 AM

Project Delivery Bureau Overview

  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Maintenance and Operations Bureau Overview, District Organization, Maintenance Challenges

  • Tom Anderson, District Project Manager, Tech Services, Agency of Transportation
  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, NW Region, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunbar, Middlesex Garage Supervisor, District 5, Agency of Transportation
  • William Jewell, General Maintenance Manager, District 9, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Director of Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Carl Senecal, St Johnsbury Garage Supervisor, District 7, Agency of Transportation
3:35 PM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Overview

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-8, 9, 10, 11
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Asset Management Plan

  • Chad Allen, Asset Management and Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

Office of Highway Safety

  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
11:20 AM

VTrans Strategic Plan, Process and Results-Based Accountability

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

3:20 PM

Overview of Transportation Budget

  • Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 16, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-12, 13, 14
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Agency Processes

Prioritization, Project Development Process, Paving Processes, etc.

  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

On Road Bicycle Facility Plan

  • Amy Bell, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
1:10 PM

Safety Alliance Update

  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
1:50 PM

Centerline Rumble Stripes

  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-15, 16, 17
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

VTransparency

  • Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Stephen Smith, GIS Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Data Management Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

Accelerated Bridge Program

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Design Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
4:05 PM

TIB Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-18, 19, 20
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Position Pilot Overview

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Vermont Local Roads Update

  • Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Gadapee, Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Paul Keegan, Interim Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Highway Division Budget Overview

  • Mike Hedges, Asset Management and Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Highway Division Roadway, Paving and traffic programs Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving and Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:15 PM

IT Training

  • Michael Berry, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  • Albert Coccagna, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-21, 22, 23, 24 Public Hearing on 15-28, 29 House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Highway Division Maintenance and Operations Bureau Budget

9:00 am - Noon
Transportation Buildings - A. Portalupi
Town Grant Program - A. Portalupi
Central Garage - K. Valentine
Technical Services - A. Portalupi
Maintenance _ W. Gammell

  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Highway Division Bridge program Budget

  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
5:00 -- 7:00 PM

Gas Pricing

Joint Hearing with House Commerce and Economic Development and some Senate committees

Room 11

  • Ben Brockwell, Director, Data, Pricing and Information Services, Oil Price Information Services
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
  • Ryan Kriger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Daniel McLean, Senior Press Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Rep. Christopher Pearson, Burlington
  • Steve Pietryka, Sales Manager, Champlain Oil Co., Inc.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-25, 26
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:20 AM

Highway Division Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:45 AM

TIB Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Caucus of the Whole Water Quality

House Chamber

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-27, 28
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

DMV Update

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Carol Harrison, Director of Finance and Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Budget

  • Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-29, 30, 31, 32
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Aviation Program and Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Transportation Board Report

  • Nicola Marro, Chair, Transportation Board
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Act 145 (Proportional Share) Implementation Update

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Act and FY16 Budget

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-33
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Materials and Research Lab Tour

Berlin Location

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Public Transit Program and Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 30, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-34
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

Stormwater Issues

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Beverley Wemple, Professor of Geography, University of Vermont
2:30 PM

Caucus of The Whole

House Chamber
Economic Development

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-35, 36, 37
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Stormwater Issues

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

Rail Program and Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-38, 39, 40
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 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
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-41, 42
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Hazmats by Rail

  • Alex Formanek, Freight Transportation Intern, Bennington College
9:40 AM

TIB Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Amtrak $12 Fare

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 6, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-43
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Circ Alternatives

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Caucus of The Whole

House Chamber

Health Care

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-44, 45
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

Bonding Capacity

  • Stephen Wisloski, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:25 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
  • William MaGill, Deputy House Clerk, Vermont Legislature
3:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-46, 47, 48
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Utilities in the Right of Way

  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Process Improvement at VTrans

  • Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • June Burr, Business Process Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rich Ranaldo, Construction Management Services Engineer, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

On Time Delivery -- Production

  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Waterbury Area Projects - Emphasis on Coordination, Outreach, Traffic Management

  • Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

State and Town Highway Culverts

  • Daniel Currier, GIS Manager, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Data Management Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-49, 50, 51
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Paving Issues

  • Mark Peloquin, Lead Estimator, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
  • Peter Simoneau, General Manager, Peckham Materials
  • Chip Whitcomb, F. W. Whitcomb
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Federal Highway Bill

  • Jeff Munger, Transportation Specialist, Senator Bernie Sanders Office
  • David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders Office
Friday, February 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Field Trip

Joint Trip of House Transportation and House Commerce and Economic Development

9:15 AM

Tour of Facility

GW Plastics Royalton Plant

11:45 AM

Town of Hartford

Transportation/ Economic Development Projects Tour

12:15 PM

Town of Hartford

Box Lunch
Discussion with Town of Hartford Officials

12:45 PM

Town of Hartford

Walking Tour of Railroad Row and Downtown White River Junction Improvements

1:20 PM

Town of Windsor

Overview and Tour of Artisan's Park

2:30 PM

Town of Springfield

Clinton Street Review, Review Park and Ride Renovations, J & L and Bryants Redevelopment Projects

3:00 PM

Town of Springfield

Public Hearing/ Roundtable and Q & A with Area Town Managers

4:00 PM

Hartness State Airport

Tour and Overview
(Time Permitting-- Tour of Precision Park)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-52, 53, 54
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole Water Quality

Clean Water for the State of Vermont

11:00 AM

Local Government Day

Meeting with Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) and
House and Senate Committees on Transportation
Room 11

  • Scott Bassage, Town Manager, East Calais
  • Jared Cadwell, Selectman, Fayston
  • Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
  • Duncan Hastings, Municipal Manager, Johnson
  • Dan Lindley, Town Administrator, Morristown
  • Eric Osgood, Selectboard Chair
  • Charles Safford, Town Manager, Stowe
  • Ted Simmons, Selectboard Chair, Orwell
  • John Ward, City Manager, Newport
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec #10 V.S.A. _ 1972(9)
Water Supply/ Waste Water Permit Exemption
Property Transfer Tax Exemption

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
2:40 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec #32 V.S.A. 10002(q)
Tax on Gains from the Sale or Exchange of Land; Exemptions

  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-55
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec 6.19 V.S.A. _ 7 Secretary; Powers and Duties

  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-56
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Transportation Budget

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-57, 58
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Town Highway Structures

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Proposed Bus Service

Manchester--Bennington--Albany

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Bennington
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

VTrans Revenue Study Proposed Language

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-59, 60, 61
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Right of Way

  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

VT Rail Systems

Rail Update

  • David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
11:00 AM

Paving Budget

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Executive Director, ACEC of Vermont
  • Greg Edwards, Former Board President, ACEC of Vermont
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Mark Peloquin, Lead Estimator, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Transportation Budget

Possible Cuts to FY16 Governor's Proposal

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-62, 63, 64
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Driver Safety Incentives
Mobile App "JoyRide"

  • Terrance Goguen, Student, Middlebury College
  • Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Shelburne
  • AnnaClare Smith, Student, Middlebury College
10:00 AM

Transportation Aspects of H.35

  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager, Colchester
  • Duncan Hastings, Municipal Manager, Johnson
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kathi Walker OReilly, Economic Development Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
1:30 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-65
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec #10 V.S.A. _ 1972 (9)
Water Supply/ Waste Water Permit Exemption
Property Transfer Tax Exemption

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-66, 67, 68,69
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

TIB Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-70, 71, 72, 73
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Chief Engineer Title; VTrans/ Municipal Training

  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

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

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
9:45 AM

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

  • Jim Harrison, President, Vermont Grocers' Association
9:55 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sand and Salt

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

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

  • Alan May, Better Back Roads Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:40 AM

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

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
11:50 AM

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

  • Edward Miller, Attorney, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
3:10 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Rail Study; Vermont Elderly and Disabled Persons Study

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
4:00 PM

H.281 - An act relating to the dedication of the Bennington Welcome Center to former U.S. Senator Jim Jeffords

  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Sponsor of Bill, Bennington
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Sponsor of Bill
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-74, 75, 76, 77
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Meeting

U.S. Congressman Peter Welch with
Senate and House Transportation
Reauthorization of Highway Trust Fund

Room 11

11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathan Copans, Senior Policy Advisor for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Robert Helm, Fair Haven
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-78, 79
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.303 - An act relating to the dedication of the Newport State Airport

  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor, Town of Newport
  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-80, 81
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-82
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Discussion and Vote

  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 20, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-83, 84
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Bill Walk Through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
4:00 PM

H.144 - An act relating to extending the biobus pilot program

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. James Masland, Sponsor, Thetford
4:15 PM

Transportation Budget

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-85, 86, 87
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.214 - An act relating to deciding new motor vehicle arbitration law matters that are uncontested

  • Pauline Liese, Lemon Law Administrator, New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
9:45 AM

H.313 - An act relating to parking for persons with disabilities

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor of Bill, Brattleboro
10:00 AM

H.202 - An act relating to an annual permit for overdimension logging and forestry equipment

  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Forest Products Association
  • Bruce Shields, Board Member, VT Forest Products Association
  • Rep. Teo Zagar, Sponsor of Bill, Barnard
10:40 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Dani Cady, Operations Director, VT ATV Sportsmen's Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VT ATV Sportsmen's Association
  • Steve McLeod, VT ATV Sportsmen's Association
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:50 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 27, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-88, 89
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:55 AM

Transporter Plates

  • Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:45 PM

Vermont State Standards Update

  • Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Roger Millar, Smart Growth America
3:30 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-90, 91
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:45 PM

FLOOR

2:15 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Sec. 11 Handheld use of portable electronic devices; all drivers;
Sec. 12 Texting while driving

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Garry Scott, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
2:45 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 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
Friday, April 3, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-92, 93
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.61 - An act relating to motor vehicle titles

  • Rep. William Botzow, Sponsor, Pownal
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Holley, North Bennington
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to parking for persons with disabilities

Discussion and Vote

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
4:00 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-94, 95, 96
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.259 - An act relating to the use of colored lights on law enforcement, fire department, and emergency service vehicles

  • Stephen Benard, Sheriff, Rutland County
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Ken Morton, Fire Chief, Williston Fire Department
  • Garry Scott, Vermont State Police
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
11:00 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Luncheon with Railroad Association of Vermont

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Drew Bloom, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-97, 98, 99
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Security Issues

  • Les Dimick, Chief of Capitol Police
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:50 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. David Potter, City of Rutland
3:20 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 10, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-100
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

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

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • John Flannigan, DRE Coordinator, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Rep. David Potter, City of Rutland
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-101
Meeting Record
9:00 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

FLOOR

10:45 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Pavement Data Collection Van

Explanation and Demonstration of the Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN)

  • Cory Hackbart, Project Manager, Fugro
  • Kevin Viani, Data Management Manager , Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.61 - An act relating to motor vehicle titles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Ethics Training

House Chamber

9:30 AM

Field Trip

Leave for Site Visit to St. Albans

11:00 AM

Field Trip

New England Central Railway Facility
Tour / Overview of Facility, including yard, round house, and Amtrak platform; NECR, Charles Hunter

11:30 AM

Field Trip

Federal Street Extension Project Overview

St. Albans City Manager, Dominic Cloud
Planning Director, Chip Sawyer

12:15 PM

Field Trip

Lunch at St Albans Historical Society
with Local Legislators and Public Officials/Dignitaries

1:00 PM

Field Trip

Public Meeting
House Transportation Committee with Municipal Officials,
Bliss Auditorium

1:30 PM

Field Trip

Overview/ Presentation of proposed Roundabout Project at St Albans State Highway (SASH)/ Rte. 104 Intersection and SASH/ Collins Perley Pedestrian Access Projects
Bliss Auditorium, Presenters RPC and Town of St Albans Officials

2:00 PM

Field Trip

Main Street Streetscape Project Area and Paylor Park Water Quality Improvements
Tour with St Albans City Manager, Dominic Cloud,
and Planning Director, Chip Sawyer

Thursday, April 16, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-102, 103, 104
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:45 AM

Wages and Paid Sick Leave

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
1:00 PM

FLOOR

6:00 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Discussion and Vote

Friday, April 17, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-105
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:05 PM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-106
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-107, 108, 109
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Paving Issues

Recycling Asphalt Shingles and Pavement

  • Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Montenegro, Black Mountain Resource Recycling
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Brian Mullen, General Manager Northeast, Asphalt Roof Recycling Center
  • Jeff Myers, Owner, Myers Waste and Recycling
  • Dave Rayner, Owner, Asphalt Roof Recycling Center
  • Frank Stanley, Myers Waste and Recycling
  • James Surwilo, Environmental Analyst, Waste Management and Prevention Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Brian Wright, District Engineer and Facilities Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
11:00 AM

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

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad, Esq. Myerson, Attorney
  • Garry Scott, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-110, 111
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Evacuation Drill

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
10:30 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Davis- Bacon Discussion

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Annie Noonan, Commissioner, Department of Labor
1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:45 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 24, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-112, 113, 114
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Secs. 25-27 Naming of Roads

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
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H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Secs. 28-31 Byways

  • Megan Smith, Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:40 PM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Field Trip

Site Tour of Burlington International Airport
Meeting with Director of Aviation and Director of Operations

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 1, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-115
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-116
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Chiefs of Police Association
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-117
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.488 - An act relating to the State’s Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
15-118
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.470 - An act relating to the authority of municipalities to regulate town highways

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor, Rutland City
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 8, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Monday, May 11, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.122 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles, motorboats, and other vehicles

Committee of Conference
Senate Transportation Room 3

9:30 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Friday, May 15, 2015
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

Overview of the Agency of Transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:25 PM

15-P45 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rule Governing the Designation and Establishment of All-Terrain Vehicle Use Trails on State Land

  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTransparency

VTransparency and the Web Crash Tool

  • Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Mandy White, Crash Data Analyst, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act 2016

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

TIGER VII Western Corridor Rail Grant

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

VTrans Strategic Plan, Process and Results-Based Accountability

Agency Performance Indicators

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Harassment Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Maintenance and Operations Challenges

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Transportation Law and committee Process Overview

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's State of the State Address

3:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

15-P45 - Agency of Natural Resources/Rule Governing the Designation and Establishment of All-Terrain Vehicle Use Trails on State Land

Joint Hearing with House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources, House Natural Resources and Energy, House Transportation, Senate Natural Resources and Energy, Senate Transportation

Room 11

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Mark Nelson, Chair, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
1:00 PM

Transportation Law and committee Process Overview

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.545 - An act relating to chains or barriers across ways used for vehicular travel

Introduction of H.545

  • Lisa Austin, Resident, Cameron's Mom, Newport
  • Cameron Crogan, Resident, Newport
  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Milton
11:15 AM

DMV Update

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Transportation System Maintenance and Operations (TSMO)

ATMs 511

  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, TSMO Director, Agency of Transportation
3:15 PM

Vermont Local Roads Update

  • Rep. Leigh Dakin, Representative, Colchester
  • Kevin Gadapee, Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Federal FAST Act

Authorization and Policy Overview

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Highway Division Highlights

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • David Hoyne, Construction & Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Director of Highway Division and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Work Zones

  • David Hoyne, Construction & Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Director of Highway Division and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, TSMO Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Maintenance Challenges

Discussion with District Personnel

  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Dana Caron, Acting Supervisor, District 9 Barton Garage
  • John Dunbar, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 5 Middlesex Garage
  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Jerold Kinney, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 4 Randolph Garage
  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, General Manager, District 8 St Albans
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Carl Senecal, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 7 St. Johnsbury Garage
3:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 14, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Middlebury Tunnel

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Betty A. Nuovo, Representative, Middlebury
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon, Representative, Middlebury
  • Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Salt Brine

  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Steve Gingras, Owner, Steve's Imported Auto Service
  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nichols, General Manager, District 3 Rutland, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Route 9 Truck Chain-Up Areas

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

State Rail Plan

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
2:00 PM

VTrans Performance, Innovation and Excellence (PIE)

  • Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • June Burr, Business Process Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Keegan, Lean Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Lozier, PIE Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Paving Issues

Crude Oil Price per Barrel Compared to Hot Mix Asphalt Pricing

  • Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Transportation Revenues for Transportation Purposes

Introduction and Discussion of 16-219

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Paving Issues

Asphalt Shingles and Other Recycled Materials in Pavement

  • Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • David Anger, Chief Financial Officer, Myers Waste and Recycling
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Tom Moreau, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Waste and Recycling
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Park and Ride

Evaluation of an Adopt a Park and Ride;
Adopt a Highway Program

  • Amy Bell, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Utility Language

  • Chris Cole,  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Commuter Rail and Bus Service

Study of Commuter Rail and Bus Service;
Manchester-Bennington-Albany Commuter Bus Service

  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Commuter Rail and Bus Service

Study of Commuter Rail and Bus Service;
Montpelier-Essex Junction (Burlington)- St. Albans Commuter Rail Service

  • Scott Bascom, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Transportation Issues

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

United Parcel Service

  • Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, United Parcel Service
11:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee Walk-Through and Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Continued Committee Walk Through and Discussion

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

VTrans/ UVM Cooperative Research Program

Overview of the Program

  • Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Glenn McRae, Associate Director, UVM Transportation Research Center (TRC)
10:00 AM

Government Accountability Report

Population Outcomes

  • Rep. Anne Theresa O'Brien, Representative, Chittenden
10:45 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Joint Hearing with House Judiciary and House Transportation

NOTE VENUE: Pavilion Auditorium

  • Frank Harris, State Legislative Affairs Manager, Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Office
1:00 PM

Transportation Funding Analysis Study

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

3:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Budget

Overview

  • Chris Cole,  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 22, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:45 AM

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC)

  • Bob Coates, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Hunter Grovenor, Member from Stowe, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Breck Knauft, Interim President, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
1:00 PM

Fact Book

  • Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:30 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:20 PM

Highway Division Budget Overview

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Director of Highway Division and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

Highway Safety and Design

Roadway, Paving and Traffic

Overview and Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Highway, Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PPAID

Overview and Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Policy, Planning, Research and Mapping Bureau

  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 28, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Municipal Assistance Bureau

Overview and Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Transportation Board Report

  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
11:30 AM

Rail Program

Operation Life Saver

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Driver ID Fraud

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Friday, January 29, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Mitigation Proposals

Joint Hearing with House Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources and House Transportation

Room 11

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

DMV Fees

  • Bruce Bierbaum, Auditor, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:15 PM

DMV Fees

  • George Beato, Chief Financial Officer, Champlain Oil Co., Inc.
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Dan Freihofer, Vice-President of Operations, Summit Distributors
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY 2017 Budget

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:10 AM

Public Transit

  • Chris Cole,  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Board Chair, CCTA
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Karen Walton, General Manager, CCTA
10:00 AM

Maintenance and Operations Bureau

  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:55 PM

H.510 - An act relating to regulating cut-through traffic on class 3 and 4 town highways

Introduction

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Rutland City
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
2:10 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Walk Through and Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Transit

Review of Transportation Services Programs;
Elderly and Disabled;
Public Transit Local Funding

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

DMV Fees

Committee Discussion

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Rail Program

Overview and Budget

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Walk Through and Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Aviation Program

Overview and Budget

  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Bridge Program

Overview and Budget

  • Kristin Higgins, ABP Sr. Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Act 145 (Proportional Share) Implementation Update

  • Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

DMV Fee Bill

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Cherie Yaeger, Project Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:20 PM

Committee Discussion

Governor's Proposed FY 2017 Budget; Stormwater; Local Government Day; H.591

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 3 Rail; Section 6 Trespass; Section 7 Boarding/ Loitering about Railroad Property; Section 8 Violation definition re: Rail Property

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Railroad Association of Vermont
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

VLCT Local Government Day

Joint Meeting Senate Transportation and House Transportation

Room 10

  • Jared Cadwell, Selectman, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Duncan Hastings, Selectman, Johnson
  • Jacqueline Higgins, Town Manager, Williamstown
  • Chris Louras, Vice-President, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kathleen Ramsey, Board Member, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Keith Rollins, Town Manager, Bethel
  • William Shepeluk, Board Member from Waterbury, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner of Public Works, Rutland City
  • Chad L. Whitehead, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 2 Traffic and Safety
Section 5 Positions

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 9 Fees
Official Business Directional Signs
Section 14 Appropriation; State Aid for Town Highways

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:20 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 10 Transportation Capital Program; Prioritization

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Transit and Go!Vermont Program

Overview and Budget

  • Tim Bradshaw, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 11 and 12 Adjustments to Existing Projects

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 14 Appropriation; State Aid for Town Highways
Section 15 Quasi-Judicial Process

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:40 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:40 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 13 Joint Transportation Oversight Committee

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 12, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont

Introduction

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Executive Director, American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont
  • Jeff Tucker, President, Board of Directors, American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont
9:30 AM

House Floor

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Utility Language

  • Chris Cole,  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alyssa Schuren, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Paving Issues

  • Mark Peloquin, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
  • Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Industries, Inc.
3:20 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Padraic Monks, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Utility Language

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 18, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Utility Language

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Tom Dipietro, Storm water Superintendent, City of South Burlington
  • Rick McGuire, Town Manager, Williston
  • Bryan Osborne, Public Works Director, Colchester
  • James Sherrard, Stormwater Coordinator, Williston
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of two Trustees of Vermont State Colleges Corporations

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:20 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

After the Floor

Vulnerable Users/ Bike Safety

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Willliam (Jake) Elovirta, Colonel,Director, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 19, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee Briefing

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Willem Jewett, House Committee on Judiciary
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 AM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Utility Language

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
3:15 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 12, 13 Adjustments to Existing Projects
Section 14 Reporting Required in Proposed Transportation Program
Section 15 Joint Transportation Oversight Committee (JTOC)

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
3:55 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Stormwater Utility Language
Section 25
Vulnerable Users/ Bike and Ped Safety
Rail Trespass

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 7, 8, 9 Rail Trespass

  • Warren Coleman, General Counsel, MMRVT
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Railroad Association of Vermont
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Tradition Coalition
10:30 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 6 Positions

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion
Stormwater

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 16 State Aid for Town Highways

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Business

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Digital Mapping

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Leslie Pelch, Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
3:35 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Bike/ Ped Safety

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • John Flannigan, Lt., Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 26, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Briefing

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Orange-Caledonia
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion
Bike/ Ped Safety
Stormwater
Digital Mapping

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
Week of March 1

Town Meeting Week Break

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

Transportation Committee Hearings will resume on March 8.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

H.593 - An act relating to Quechee Gorge Bridge safety measures

Joint Public Hearing with House Transportation and House Human Services

Room 11 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  • Gregory Burke, M.D., Retired, Dartmouth Medical School
  • Scott Cooney, Interim Fire Chief, Hartford, VT
  • Regina Cooper, Hartland, VT
  • David Cooper, Hartland, VT
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Grant, Director, Hartland, VT
  • Dale Hackett, Barre, VT
  • Barbara Lewis Johnson, Hartland, VT
  • Phillip Kasten, Police Chief, Hartford, VT
  • Justin Lindholm, Mendon, VT
  • Rep. Gabrielle Lucke, Sponsor
  • Kipp Miller, Quechee, VT
  • Daena Petersen, M.D., University of South Carolina, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • David Rettew M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Vermont Children's Hospital
  • P.J. Skehan, Executive Director, Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Joellen Tarallo-Falk, Executive Director, Center for Health and Learning and VT Suicide Prevention Center
  • Rep. Teo Zagar, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.560 - An act relating to traffic safety

Committee Briefing

  • Rep. William Frank, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Willem Jewett, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:05 AM

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

Committee Update

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:40 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Cut Through Traffic

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, Sponsor, Rutland City
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 7, 8, 9 Rail Trespass

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Frank Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont Tradition Coalition
  • Peter Young, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Rail System
10:35 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Cut Through Traffic

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Bill Run Through

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Vulnerable Users -- Rep. Potter Amendment

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. David Potter
3:30 PM

H.545 - An act relating to chains or barriers across ways used for vehicular travel

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ronald E. Hubert, Sponsor
  • Steve Sinclair, Director of Forests, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Friday, March 11, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

H.545 - An act relating to chains or barriers across ways used for vehicular travel

  • Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Sayer, Chairman, AIV Forest Policy Task Force
1:50 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Rail Trespass

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Railroad Association of Vermont
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
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H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Cut Through Traffic

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

--After the Floor

H.877 - An act relating to transportation funding

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Review and Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.382 - An act relating to driver’s license reinstatement decisions related to medical fitness to drive

  • Bonnie Breer, Cabot, VT
  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Sponsor
9:30 AM

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

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Pitsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Truck and Bus Luncheon

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

  • Jake Elovirta, Director, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Pitsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:55 PM

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Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cherie Yaeger, Project Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:20 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:55 AM

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

  • Jake Elovirta, Director, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Cherie Yaeger, Project Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 18, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:05 AM

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

  • Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Transportation Bill

Signage on State Property Regarding Unlawful Idling

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor of amendment
11:05 AM

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Conclusion of Discussion and Committee Vote

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

TBA

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD)

Introduction

  • Eileen Casey, Account Executive, WCAX TV
  • Nathan Piper, Business Account Manager, Creative Workforce Solutions
9:15 AM

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Saliva Testing

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • John Flannigan, Lt., Department of Public Safety
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Rep. David Potter, Sponsor
11:30 AM

H.591 - An act relating to the display of year of manufacture license plates

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Constance Quimby, Sponsor
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 24, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Section 25

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Honda
10:00 AM

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

Signage on State Property Regarding Unlawful Idling

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  • Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Ed Von Turkovich, Director of Business Development, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:25 AM

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

Sec 5 Non-Driver ID; Sec 10 License Required

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
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S.225 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

-- Signage on State Property Regarding Unlawful Idling

  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 25, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Amtrak Montreal Update

  • Brian Searles, Special Projects Consultant- Rail, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Democratic and Republican Caucuses

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:20 PM

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Rail Amendment

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Sponsor
4:55 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 35 Mapping Amendment

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Robert Krebs, Sponsor
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Saliva Testing

  • Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

DMV Issues

Vision Testing

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Shelburne
10:40 AM

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

Saliva Testing

  • Rep. David Potter, Sponsor
11:10 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Digital Mapping

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

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

Sec 1 Dealers; Sec 3 Motor-Assisted Bicycle; Sec 4 Motorcycles; Sec 5 Non-Driver ID

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Pittsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

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

Winter Access to Vermont Route 108; Vermont Route 9

  • William (Jake) Elovirta, Director, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert (Buck) Nichols, Intern, Norwich University, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 1, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:55 AM

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Chain-Ups

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Smith, Lobbyist, Truck and Bus Association
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Committee Discussion

Vision Testing
Overweight Vehicle Permitting
Chemicals of High Concern

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

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

Chemicals of High Concern
Committee Discussion

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

Airport Resolution

11:30 AM

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

Saliva Testing

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

House Reconvenes

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

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

Saliva Testing

Committee Discussion

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Tony Facos, Chief, Vermont Police Association
  • John Flannigan, Lt., Department of Public Safety
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • James Roy, Detective Sargeant, Colchester Police
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 8, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

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

Saliva Testing

Committee Discussion

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

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

Saliva Testing

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
3:30 PM

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

Saliva Testing

Committee Discussion

6:00 PM

Committee Business

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Update

  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Transfer of State Owned Property

Rail Property in Bennington

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Railroad Association of Vermont Legislative Luncheon

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:25 PM

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

Saliva Testing

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

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

Walk Through and Vote

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Aviation Program

  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 15, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

--- After the Floor

TBA

Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
  • Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

House Floor

4:25 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Senate Strike All
Ignition Interlock

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Field Trip

Snooper Truck Tour
On Rails behind Capital Plaza

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

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

Saliva Testing

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Barre City
  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Chittenden-6-6
  • Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
11:40 AM

Transportation Issues

Carbon Pollution Tax

  • Kevin O'Connor, Senior, University of Vermont
1:00 PM

House Floor

4:15 PM

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

Amendment Discussion

  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 22, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Field Trip

Tour of VTTC and Central Garage

  • Amanda Habel, Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

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Walk Through

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:20 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
Friday, April 29, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Monday, May 2, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee of Conference Room 3

Thursday, May 5, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Conference Committee Rm 3

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 AM

H.877 - An act relating to transportation funding

Conference Committee Rm 3

2:30 PM

H.876 - An act relating to the transportation capital program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Conference Committee

6:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 6, 2016
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

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