2015-2016 Session

Change Session

Senate Committee on Judiciary Room 1

The Senate Committee on Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive Report of the Canvassing Committee- Governor's Election

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oaths and Governor's Inaugural Address

Friday, January 9, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-15 minutes after the floor

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-01, 02

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Information Center

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Recorded by SH&W

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Joint Meeting in Room 11

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Joint Meeting in Room 11

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-03, 04

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Roll out of Act 195

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Hon. Brian Grearson, Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Annie Ramniceanu, Director of Pre-Trail Services, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Tina de laBruere, Orleans Superior Court Clerk, Acting Clerk for Washington County
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Information Center

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-05, 06

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs

9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

~ Committee Discussion

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion - Priorities

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-07, 08

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

~ Mark up/Vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs

10:30 AM

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

~ Mark up

David Cahill, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Information Center

11:30 AM

Roll out of Act 195

Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Recorded by SH & W

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Protecting Children from Abuse and Neglect

Joint Hearing in Room 11

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

8:45 AM

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

Comments from the Department for Children and Familities

Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

9:30 AM

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

Vermont Citizen's Advisory Board (VCAB) Report

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Comments from the Attorney General's Office

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

11:00 AM

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

Comments from the Chief Superior Judge

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

11:30 AM

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

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

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-09, 10, 11

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Section 2, pages 4 thru 6

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Ben Simpson, Legislative Intern
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Section 2, pages 4 thru 6

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 23, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-12, 13, 14

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Section 3, page 7 and 8

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Section 4 & 5, page10 thru 12

Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner of the Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-15, 16

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

~ Review new draft/re-vote

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

10:30 AM

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

~ Mark up

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Recorded by SH&W

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Joint hearing with Senate Health & Welfare, Room 10
~ Confidentiality

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Confidentiality Continued

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

10:45 AM

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

~ Custody

Hon. Brian Grearson, Superior Court Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-17, 18, 19

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Sec. 3 , pages 7 thru 8

Marc Metayer, SIU Grants Program Manager, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs

9:00 AM

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

~ Sec. 2 pages 4 thru 6, Committee Discussion/Mark up

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Sec. 2, Pages 4 thru 6
~ Continue Mark up/Committee Discussion

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

11:30 AM

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

~ Review re-draft of Sec. 3

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 30, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-20, 21

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Sec. 7 & 8 Confidentiality

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Shari Young, Manager, Juvenile Court Improvement Program, Office of the Court Administrator

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Sec. 7 & 8 Confidentiality

Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association
Ingrid Jonas, Captain of Support Services, Public Safety Department
Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

Supreme Court Letter/Proposed Language

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-22, 23

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Supreme Court Letter/Proposed Language

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 AM

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

Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-24,25,26

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~Post Adoption

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

8:45 AM

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

Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center

9:00 AM

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

Eilis O'Herligy, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

9:10 AM

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

Brian Burgress, Co-Chair, Washington County Children/Youth Advocacy Group (WCC/YAG)
Joanne Perreault, Chair, Washington County Children/Youth Advocacy Group (WCC/YAG)

10:10 AM

Break

10:25 AM

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

Joel Cook, Director, Vermont National Education Association

10:30 AM

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

~ Mark up/Committee Discussion

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-27, 28

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Mark up/Committee Discussion

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Continue Mark up/Committee Discussion

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Economic Justice Specialist, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 6, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-29, 30

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.31 - An act relating to possession and transfer of firearms

Walk thru/Committee Discussion

Sen. John F. Campbell, Senate President Pro-Tem, Sponsor
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

8:50 AM

S.4 - An act relating to notification prior to sale of firearms relinquished pursuant to relief from abuse orders

Walk thru/Committee Discussion

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

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

~Walk thru/Committee Discussion

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Continue Mark up/Committee Discussion

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

11:00 AM

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

~Walk thru/Mark-up/vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-31, 32

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

~ Mark-up/Committee Discussion

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

10:45 AM

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

~ Sec. 2 Failure to Protect Provision

Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Parent Child Center Advocates
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Economic Justice Specialist, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

5:30 PM

S.31 - An act relating to possession and transfer of firearms

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare- House Chamber

Mike Armstrong, Essex Junction
William Badger, East Barnet
Erik Bailey, Jericho
John Barditt, Sudbury
Connie Baxter, Dummerston
David Beale, St. Albans
Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police
Chris Bradley, Northfield
Michael Braun, Barre Rifle and Pistol
Ed Burke, Brattleboro
Peter Cammann, Williston
Raymond Chin, East Thetford
Louise Coates, Barre Town
George Coppernath, Barnet
Lanny Corey, Williamstown
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Mark Donka, Hartford
Erika Eldred, Johnson
Casey Elmer, East Middlebury
Theresa Elmer, Northfield
Vince Feenan, Montpelier
Charles Ferry, Barre Rifle and Pistol
Matthew Fitzgerald, Williston
Eddie Garcia, St. Johnsbury
Susanna Griefen, Dummerston
Carey Halkiotis, Sharon
David Hamilton, South Burlington
Maryann Hamilton, Shelburne
Valerie Harriss, Wells
Ginette Harvy, Barre Town
Anne Herz, Woodstock
Jim Johnson, Dummerston
Bess Klassen-Landis, Windsor, VT
Dotty Kyle, Warren
Rick Lafayette, Plainfield
Talitha Landis-Marinello, Middlesex
Jub Lawrie, Essex Junction
Bobbi Loney, Middlebury
Bruce MacLean, Peacham
Bethann Maier, Waterbury
Paul Manganiello, White River Junction
Darryl Montague, Westford
Jessica Moseley, East Montpelier
David Mott, Topsham
Dan Mulligan, Burlington
Anna Niemiec, Burlington
Mike Ponte, Waterbury
Barbara Scotch, Montpelier
Bob Shea, Fairfax
Pamela Simmons, Putney
Carolyn Smiles, Hyde Park
Shawn Straffin, West Burke
Alexander Van Steen, Hancock
Jane VanLandingham, Richmond
Karen Vatz, East Montpelier
Joe Voci, Randolph
Ed Wilson, Morrisville
Margy Zabriskie, Burlington
Dave Zsido, Rutland

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-36, 37

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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

~ Additional testimony to be announced

Trine Bech, Executive Director, Vermont Parent Representation Center
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

~ Mark-up/Committee Discussion

Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Alliance
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-38, 39

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Francis "Paco" Aumand, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety

9:15 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

~ Mark-up

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Benjamin Simone, Student
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Recorded by SH&W

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Joint Hearing with Senate Health & Welfare
Committee Discussion - Room 10

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Continue Joint Hearing with Senate Health & Welfare Committee Discussion - Room 10

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Recorded by SH&W

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

~ Joint Hearing with Senate Health & Welfare - Committee Discussion Sections 9, 10, & 11
~ Ethan Allen Room

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-40, 41

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Criminal Information Center

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Final Mark-up

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender
Cindy Walcott, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

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

~ Vote

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-42

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

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

~ Walk thru Senator Sears Amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

Friday, February 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-43, 44

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing Judge

Hon. Nancy Waples

9:00 AM

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

~ Vote out

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

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

~ Vote out

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing Judge

Harold Eaton, Associate Justice

11:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-45

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

Bo Bergman, DMV, West Mountain Animal Hospital
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
Tyler Burgress, Department of Public Safety
Paul Doucette , Chief, Bennington Police Department
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Linda Huebner, Executive Director, Second Chance Animal Center, Shaftsbury

11:45 AM

Confirmation Hearing Judge

~Vote

Harold Eaton, Superior Court Judge
Hon. Nancy Waples

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

~Vote

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-46, 47

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Should Vermont have a law that would prohibit a person convicted of a violent crime and/or certain drug trafficking offenses from Possessing a Firearm?

Ann Braden, President, Gun Sense Vermont
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Tony Facos, Chief, Vermont Police Association
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Evan Hughes, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Should Vermont have a law that would prohibit a person convicted of a violent crime and/or certain drug trafficking offenses from Possessing a Firearm?

Tim Bombardier, Barre Chief of Police, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
George Merkel, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police

11:30 AM

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

~ Review Senator Flory's Amendment

Sen. Peg Flory
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-48, 49, 50

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.17 - An act relating to a 10-year statute of repose for actions arising out of improvements to real property

~Walk thru

Jesse Beck, Freeman French Freeman
Bob Duncan, Owner, Duncan Wisniewski Architecture
Sandy Fead, Fead Construction Law, Fead Construction Law
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
David Roy, President, Wiemann Lamphere Architects

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S.65 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

~ Walk thru

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

~ Walk thru

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Anthony Lajeuness
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 14-51, 52

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

~Walk thru (License Plate Reader Section)
~ Committee discussion of the bill

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

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: 15-53, 54

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

Dan Barrett, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Chris D'Elia, Vermont Bankers' Association
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-55, 56, 57

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Should Vermont have a law that would prohibit a person convicted of a violent crime and/or certain drug trafficking offenses from Possessing a Firearm?

Sen. Claire Ayer, Assistant Majority Leader, Senate Health and Welfare
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Kevin Lane, Director of Intelligence Center, Department of Public Safety

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-58, 59, 60, 61

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

~ Mark up

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Hall, Chief, Manchester Police Department

9:15 AM

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

David Cahill, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:15 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.137 - An act relating to penalties for selling and dispensing marijuana

~ Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

S.17 - An act relating to a 10-year statute of repose for actions arising out of improvements to real property

~ Mark up

Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
Cathy Voyer-Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors

-

S.65 - An act relating to nonunanimous jury verdicts in civil actions

~ Mark up

Marc Heath, Attorney, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association

12:00 PM

Adjourn

5:30 PM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Ann Braden, President, Gun Sense Vermont
Chris Bradley, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
David Cahill, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Evan Hughes, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Friday, March 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-62, 63, 64

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

~ Mark up and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

-

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

~ Mark up and Vote

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

9:20 AM

Break

9:40 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

~ Mark up and Vote

David Cahill, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Evan Hughes, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Matthew Valerio, Defender General's Office

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-65

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- 15 minutes after the floor

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

~ Walk thru

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-66, 67

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Overview of the "Drive Restoration Day" pilot project

T.J. Donovan, Chittenden County State's Attorneys

9:15 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Scott Chapman, Chair, Vermont Second Amendment Coalition
Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Dena Monahan, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Dale Armstrong, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

10:20 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Evan Hughes, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-68

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Dena Monahan, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason and Associates, Gun Sense Vermont
Tyler Wilkinson-Ray, Necrason Group, Gun Sense Vermont

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 20, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-69

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

~ Review/Mark up of amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Dena Monahan, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Mental Health

9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

~ Continue reviewing/mark up Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Vermont Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

Mark Ames, Coordinator, Vermont Recovery Network
Jackie Corbally, Director of Clinical Services, Vermont Department of Health/ADAP
Amanda Fulmer, Director for Friends of Recovery Vermont
Raina Lowell, Recovering Addict
Bill Young, Director, Maple Leaf Farm

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-70

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- 15 minutes after the floor

H.256 - An act relating to disposal of property following an eviction, and fair housing and public accommodations

~ Walk thru

Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission

11:15 AM

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

~ Sec. 36, 38, 39, 53

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-71, 72

Meeting Record

8:40 AM

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

~ Review Senator Zukerman's amendment

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

-

S.18 - An act relating to privacy protection

~ Review Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:55 AM

Criminal Justice Budget

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matt Riven, Chief of Finance Administration, Vermont Judiciary

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Criminal Justice Budget

~ Continue testimony

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Roger Marcoux, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
Daniel Richardson, President, Vermont Bar Association
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-73, 74

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Walk thru

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
James Dold, Advocacy Director, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Representative
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Walk thru

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 27, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Did not Record

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Mark up/vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:15 AM

H.256 - An act relating to disposal of property following an eviction, and fair housing and public accommodations

~ Mark up/Vote

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-75

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

- 15 minutes after the floor

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

Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-76, 77, 78

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Review Senator Sirtokin's amendment

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Michael Sirotkin

8:45 AM

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

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
John Hollar, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
Thomas Joseph, Citizen
Cleveland Lawrence, Taxpayers Against Fraud
Howard Pallotta, General Counsel, Department of Vermont Health Access
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, PhRMA
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

10:25 AM

Break

10:50 AM

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

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority

11:30 AM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

11:45 AM

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

~ Review Senator Sirtokin's Amendment

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Michael Sirotkin

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-79, 80

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Joseph Cook, Attorney, Corum Mabie Cook Prodan Angell & Secrest PLC
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stephanie Willbanks, Esq., Vermont Law School

9:45 AM

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

~ Mark-up/Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.105 - An act relating to disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent, charging fees for removing booking photographs from the Internet, and expanding the scope of practice of Level II certified law enforcement officers

~ Walk thru and testimony

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ellen Czajkowski, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union

-

S.12 - An act relating to the charging of fees for removing booking photographs from the Internet

~ Walk thru

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 3, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-81, 82

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Mary Anne Franks, Associate Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Vermont Children's Alliance
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

-

S.12 - An act relating to the charging of fees for removing booking photographs from the Internet

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

~ Committee Discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-83

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

~ Review Enforcement Section

Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

Sergeant at Arms Update

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-84, 85

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Chris Rice, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Director of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

Mark up and Possible Vote

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

10:30 AM

H.483 - An act relating to home improvement fraud

~ Walk thru

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wendy Morgan, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:00 AM

H.483 - An act relating to home improvement fraud

Maureen Connolly, Executive Officer, Home Builders and Remodelers Association
Janet Murnane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Alexander Wurthmann, Consumer

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-86, 87

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Mark up and Vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, Director of Pre-Trail Services, Department of Corrections
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

9:30 AM

~ Witnesses Testimony and Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

~ Continue Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Internet Coalition

11:00 AM

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

~ Walk thru

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 10, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-88, 89

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Disclosure of Retransmission Fees to the Attorney General's Office

~ Act 190 (Sec. 29)

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Bridget Asay, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
Clifford Duncan, Owner, Duncan Cable
Eric Miller, Attorney, Sheehey, Furlough & Behm, Vermont Association of Broadcasters

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Disclosure of Retransmission Fees to the Attorney General's Office

~ Act 190 (Sec. 29)
~ Continue Discussion

Rep. James Condon
Eric Miller, Attorney, Sheehey, Furlough & Behm, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-90

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

H.483 - An act relating to home improvement fraud

~ Mark-up and Vote

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

-

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

~ Review the House strike all

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-91, 92

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Criminal Justice Budget

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

~ Mark-up and Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jamie Franks, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-94

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Review House version

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

9:00 AM

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

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Judy Rex, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

~ Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

-

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

~ Review Amendment

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 17, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-95

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Mark up and Possible Vote

Thomas Joseph, Citizen
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Jason Turner, Assistant Attorney General, Director of Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit

-

~Vote

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

9:30 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: No Committee Meeting

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-96, 97

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Criminal Justice Budget

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Vermont Association of Justice
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
Matt Riven, Director of Budget and Management, Vermont Judiciary

10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

~ Review the Enforcement Section

Jane Clifford, Executive Director, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:15 AM

Juvenile Law

~ Should 16 year olds be treated any different than 15 year olds?

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: 15-98

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Evacuation Drill

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms

11:00 AM

Criminal Justice Budget

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

-

S.141 - An act relating to possession of firearms

~ Review the House Changes to Senate Bill

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

12:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 24, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: No Committee Meeting

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 1, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard
CDs: Recorded by SH & W

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

~ Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare - Room 11

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rep. Ann Pugh

-

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

~ Review House Changes - Room 1

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 8, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 11, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 15, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

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

Walk through

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

11:15 AM

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

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

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

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

1:00 PM

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

Law Enforcement

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier City Police Department
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Kevin Lane, Director of Intelligence Center, Department of Public Safety
Ed Miller, Lobbyist, Vermont Chiefs of Police Association
Scott Tucker, Captain, Rutland City Police Department
Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington Police Department

3:15 PM

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

Drones

Jon Budreski, Co-Founder, AirShark
Jarlath O'Neil-Dunne, Spatial Analysis Lab, University of Vermont
Jon Rajewski, Director, Senator Patrick Leahy Center for Digital Investigation
Ian Ray, Co-Founder, AirShark

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union

9:45 AM

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

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

10:00 AM

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

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

10:30 AM

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

Brad Myerson, Attorney, Bennington

11:00 AM

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

Telecommunications Issues

Jim Porter, Director of Telecommunications, Public Service Department

11:30 PM

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

Use of Customer Data

Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Erin Sigrist, Vice President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

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Disclosure of protected health information; private right of action

Tom Koch, Former Representative, Barre Town

1:05 PM

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

Disclosure of protected health information; private right of action

Ritche Berger, Attorney
Madeleine Mongan, Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

2:00 PM

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

Video Recordings by Law Enforcement

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

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

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:45 AM

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

Drones, ALPRs, Body Cameras

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

11:15 AM

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

Section 1: electronic communication privacy

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Stewart Ledbetter, Reporter, WPTZ
Greg Needle, Privacy Officer, Agency of Human Services

11:45 AM

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

HIPAA

Martha Csala, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Human Services
Greg Needle, Privacy Officer, Agency of Human Services
Allan Sullivan, General Counsel, Agency of Human Services

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Catherine Crump, Professor, Berkeley Law School, University of California

1:30 PM

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

Body Cameras, Hotlists, Revenue, ALPRs

Rick Gauthier, Police Training Academy
Kevin Lane, Director of Intelligence Center, Department of Public Safety
Garry Scott, Sergeant, Vermont State Police

2:00 PM

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

Telecommunications Issues

Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T

3:15 PM

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Drones

Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

4:00 PM

Adjourn

5:30 PM

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Public Hearing in Room 11

Kim Douse, East Montpelier
Jeremy Hansen, Assistant Professor, Berlin
Kenneth Niemczyk, Woodstock
Stephen Whitaker

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

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

Drones, ALPRs, Body Cameras

Brandon del Pozo , Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department

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Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, November 13, 2015

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Greg Needle, Privacy Officer, Agency of Human Services
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-30 minutes after the floor

Committee Discussion - Priorities

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union
Paul Harrington, Executive Vice-President, Vermont Medical Society
James Hebert MD, President, Vermont Medical Society
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Jill Olson, Vice President of Policy & Legislative Affairs, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:15 AM

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~ Mark up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chambers - 9:00 to 10:30 am

10:45 AM

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

~ Mark up

Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Elizabeth Novotny, Councel, Vermont Police Association

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

History of regulation of cannabis in Vermont

~Room 10

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Discussion of the Controlled Substances Act and DOJ guidance regarding state legalization efforts

~ Room 10

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Discussion of the Controlled Substances Act and DOJ guidance regarding state legalization efforts

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:45 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

~ Room 10

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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~ Room 10

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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~ Continue walk thru of the bills
Room 11

Steve Benard, Sheriff, Rutland County Sheriff's Department
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Paul Doucette , Chief, Bennington Police Department, Chair of Vermont Chiefs Association

10:45 AM

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12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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Room 10

Margo Austin, Student Assistance Program, Burlington High School
Bob Doyle, SAM-Colorado
Howard Fairman, Citzen, Putney, VT
Bill Lofy, Vermont Cannabis Collaborative
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Necrason Group
Representative Singer, Colorado
Tim Trevithick, Student Assistance Program, Champlain Valley Union High School
Steve Waldo, Former DLC education

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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~ Room 11

Emily Amanna, VT Home Grown
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Jon Porter MD, Family Physician, Director, University of Vermont Center for Health & Wellbeing
David Rettew M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Vermont Children's Hospital
Jill Rinehart M.D., Pediatrician, Vice President, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
Stuart Savel, VT Home Grown
Craig Smith, Clinical Director, Valley Vista

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 15, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
Jayann Sepich, dnasaves

9:30 AM

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

Sen. John F. Campbell, Sponsor
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.212 - An act relating to court-approved absences from home detention and home confinement furlough

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County
Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, January 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

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1:00 PM

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Public Hearings:
1 to 2:30 pm Bennington, VT
4 to 5:30 pm Brattleboro, VT
6:30 to 8:00 pm Springfield, VT

Chris Antoniello
Christine Antoniello
Christine Antoniello
Carl Askeryreen, Wilmington, VT
Jim Baker, Chief, Arlington, VT
Ashley Barber
Alex Beck
MaryBeth Bennett, Bennington, VT
Brian Berry, Putney
Robert Block, Bennington, VT
Tom Buchanan
Carl Christianson
Dave Crowly, Bennington, VT
Dick Dailey, Shaftsbury, VT
James Dulin, Bennington, VT
Richard Dundas
Lesley Fishelman
Marta Gossage
Matthew Hart
Rick Hearn
Bob Hemmer, Shaftsbury, VT
Casey Hodoe
Alex Hunter
Francis Janik, Jamaica
Michael Johnson
Doug Johnston
Hanako Jones
Jean Anne Kienel
Nels Klostey
Randolph Knight
Lucinda Krautheim, Bennington, VT
Joey Kulkin, Bennington, VT
Deana Martin
George McNaughton
Sherlyn Meinz, Springfield, VT
Matt Monaghan, Bennington, VT
Kristi Morris
Mary Muckle, North Bennington
Brad Myerson, Attorney, Bennington, VT
Frank Nelson
Amos Newton, Jamica
Jim O'Connor, Pownal, VT
Dick Pembroke, Bennington, VT
Arthur Peterson, Clarendon, VT
Linda Putney, Bennington, VT
Keith Row, Bennington, VT
Jonathan Rugg
Bill Saint-Clair, Bennington, VT
MaryJane Sarvis, Shaftsbury, VT
David Saudelman
John Scult, Bennington, VT
Neil Senior
Dick Sexstone
Bill Sheldon
Ben Simpson, Legislative Intern, North Bennington
Michael Stern, Bennington, VT
Briait Sullivan
Sue Sweeney, Pownal, VT
Theo Talcott
Bores Von York
Loyal Westcott, Bennington, VT
Kurt White, Program Director
Deane Wilson
Gail Wyman
John Zink, Bennington, VT

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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Room 10

Catherine Antley, MD, Burlington, VT
Margo Austin, Richmond, Vt, Richmond, VT
Charles Chamberlin, Burlington, VT
Liam Corcoran, Burlington, VT
Jennifer Decker, S. Burlington, VT
Dennis Delaney, Charlotte, VT
Sarah Downes, Enosburg
Fred Einspruch, Burlington, VT
Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
Eli Harrington, Burlington, VT
Minae Hooper, South Burlington
Ben Joseph, North Hero, VT
Nick Karabelas, Burlington, VT
Evan Koslow, Vermont Green Mountain Growers
Jonathan Lang, Essex
Trinna Larsen, Middlesex, VT
Kim Maloney, Westford, Vt
Joseph McSherry MD PhD, Richmond, VT
Mike Millstone, Charlotte, VT
Templin Moyer, Winooski, VT
Leonard Nichols, E. Berkshire, VT
Kenneth Nosek, Burlington, VT
William Reed, Waterbury, VT
Mariah Sanderson, Essex Junction
David Silberman, Attorney, Middlebury
Michael Thompson, Richmond, VT
Michael Thompson, Richmond, VT
Alan Turnbull, Burlington, VT
Gloria Varagallo, Jericho, VT
Joe Veldon, Owner, Morrisville, Vt
Rob Williams, Waitsfield, VT

11:00 AM

Department of Health Report

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

6:00 PM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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Room 10

Andrew Freedman, Governor's Office of Marijuana Coordination, Governor's Office, Colorado
Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
Monique McHenry, Executive Director, VT Patients Alliance
George Merkel, President, Vermont Police Association

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

12:00 PM

Adjourn

6:00 PM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

Public Hearing
St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury, VT

Justin Barton-Caplin
Paul Bengtson, CEO, St.Johnsbury, VT
Debra Bucknam, Walden, VT
Martin Cherry, St. Johnsbury, VT
Bill Coleman, Newark, VT
Milton DeGeorge, West Burke, VT
Kevin Driscoll
Kevin Driscoll
Dan Dunbar, Barre, VT
Ryan Holt, St. Johnsbury, VT
Crystal Kinney, St.Johnsbury, VT
Jayne Maxwell, St. Johnsbury, VT
Rick Menard
Jerry Prevost, Walden, VT
Bruce Richards, Newbury, VT
Lavral Ruggles, Danville, VT
Chad St.Marie, St. Johnsbury, VT
Sam Swope, Guildhall, VT
Randy Wales, Rygate, VT
Keith Walsh, Thetford, VT

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

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Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County
John Flannigan, Department of Public Safety
Rick Garza, Director Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, Washington State
Peter Hathaway, Student Assistance Program, People's Academy, Morrisville, VT
Nels Kloster, Medical Director Cooccurring Unit, Hawthorn Recovery Center
Justin Nordhorn, Chief of Enforcement, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Laura Subin, Director, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

11:30 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 22, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Keith Flynn, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Department of Public Safety
Sal Pace, County Commissioner, Pueblo County, Colorado
Lt. Reg Trayah, Station Commander, Shaftsbury, Clandestine Lab Commander, Vermont State Police

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

11:20 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

S.95 - An act relating to regulation and taxation of marijuana

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Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont

10:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Walk thru

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Mark up of the bills

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
James Pepper, Governor's Office
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Mark up of the bills

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Mark up of the bills

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Mark up of the bills

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 29, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Room 11
Mark up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. David Zuckerman, Senate Committee on Agriculture

10:00 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Room 11
Vote

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

Walk thru

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Scott Williams, Washington County State's Attorney

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Patricia Casanova, Chair, VSEA Labor Management, St. Albans, VT
Margaret Crowley, Chair, VSEA Legislative Committee, Burlington, VT
Bradley Dunsmore, VSEA Bargain Unit, St. Albans, VT
Vincent Illuzzi, State's Attorney, Essex County
Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Criminal Justice Data

Overview of CRG and data trends

Kathy Fox, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Vermont
Karen Gennette, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
Robin Weber, J.D., Ph.D. Director of Research, Crime Research Group

9:15 AM

Crime Research Group

Comparing the benefits and costs of crime reduction programs and a program inventory of Vermont Adult Criminal Justice programs

Karen Gennette Esq., Executive Director, Crime Research Group
Robin Weber, J.D., Ph.D. Director of Research, Crime Research Group

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Mark up and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Jeff Fannon, General Counsel, Vermont National Education Association
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendment from Senate Finance

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:20 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor

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

Continue Testimony then Mark-up

Christopher Barsotti, Chair-elect, ACEP Trauma and Injury Prevention Section Legislative Liaison, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:15 AM

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

Mark-up of the bill

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.231 - An act relating to immunity from liability for agritourism activities

Walk thru and Testimony

Megan Camp, Vice President, Shelburne Farms
Lisa Chase, University of Vermont Extension, Vermont Tourism Data Center
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Isham, Farmer, Isham Family Farm
Beth Kennett, Liberty Hill Farm
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Chris Maley, Chair, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
Vera Simon-Nobes, Farm-Based Education Network Coordinator

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Crime Research Group

Karen Gennette, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Robin Weber, J.D., Ph.D. Director of Research, Crime Research Group

11:15 AM

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

Mark-up of the bill

Karen Gennette Esq., Executive Director, Crime Research Group
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Robin Weber, Senior Research Associate, Crime Research Group

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.212 - An act relating to court-approved absences from home detention and home confinement furlough

Testimony then Mark-up

David Cahill, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

St. Johnsbury Work Camp Closure

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Jamie Murphy, Select Board Member, Town of St. Johnsbury
Kevin Oddy, Select Board Member, St. Johnsbury
Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Chad L. Whitehead, PE, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
Rep. Janssen Willhoit

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Michael Kainen, Superior Court Judge

8:50 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Mary Morrissey

9:10 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Kirstin Schoonover, Superior Court Judge

9:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Brian Valentine, Magistrate Judge

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Walk thru of the bill

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Peg Flory
David Mickenberg, Clerk, Vermont Judicial Nominating Board

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the floor ends

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

Mark-up and vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

11:00 AM

S.212 - An act relating to court-approved absences from home detention and home confinement furlough

Mark up and vote

Keith Clark, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Mark-up and vote

Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, Public Advocate, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the disclosure of a grand jury decision involving actions committed by a law enforcement officer

Walk thru and Testimony

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
William Sorrell, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:15 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Reviewed Senate Finance Amendments to Senate Judiciary Amendments

Sen. Tim Ashe

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.231 - An act relating to immunity from liability for agritourism activities

Megan Camp, Vice President, Shelburne Farms
Susan Donegan, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
Vera Simon-Nobes, Farm-Based Education Network Coordinator, Shelburne Farms

9:30 AM

S.212 - An act relating to court-approved absences from home detention and home confinement furlough

Mark-up/Vote

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly -Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Election of two Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporations
House Chambers

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 19, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Witness regarding Judge Michael Kainen's Confirmation

Bob Hall, Citizen

9:15 AM

Vote on Confirmation of Judges

Michael Kainen, Superior Court Judge
Mary Morrissey, Superior Court Judge
Kirstin Schoonover, Superior Court Judge
Brian Valentine, Magistrate Judge

9:30 AM

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

Mark up/Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendments from Senate Finance

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Necrason Group
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendments from Senate Finance and Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs

Sen. Philip Baruth, Addison
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:10 AM

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

Review Amendments

Sen. Philip Baruth
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Dick McCormack

10:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendments from Senate Finance, Senate Appropriations, and Senate Transportation

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:45 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendment from Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Working Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the disclosure of a grand jury decision involving actions committed by a law enforcement officer

Testimony and Mark-up

Paul Doucette , Chief, Chair of Vermont Chiefs Association
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kelley Price, Warden, VSEA Legislative Committee Member, Brattleboro
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

9:25 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendments

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. John Rodgers

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendment(s)

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. David Zuckerman

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Walk thru of the bill and testimony

Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Pamela Marsh, Attorney, Marsh & Wagner, P.C., Addison County Juvenile Defender
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Cindy Wolcutt, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Review Amendment(s)

David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
Sen. John F. Campbell
Jay Diaz, Poverty Law Project Fellow, ACLU
Vincent Illuzzi, State's Attorney, Essex County
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

11:15 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

Review Amendment(s)

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Sen. Dick McCormack
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, '

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Review the bill for Senate Institutions

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:00 AM

S.174 - An act relating to a model State policy for use of body cameras by law enforcement officers

Walk thru of the bill and take testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Rick Gauthier, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Mark up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing Judge

Michael Kainen

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

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

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

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

Testimony and Possible Vote

Lia Ernst, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Sen. Peg Flory
Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

11:15 AM

Break

11:45 AM

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

Mark up and Vote

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Emily Treadeau, Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Brian D. Cohen, Westminster Station, Vermont (formerly)
Emily S. Davis, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association, Family Law Section
Rick Fleming, VT Alimony Reform
Sen. Jeanette K. White, '

9:25 AM

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

Testimony and Mark-up/Vote

Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.174 - An act relating to a model State policy for use of body cameras by law enforcement officers

Mark up and Possible Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Richard Gauthier, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont Sheriffs Association

10:45 AM

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

Review Amendment(s)

Sen. Philip Baruth
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sen. Dick McCormack
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the disclosure of a grand jury decision involving actions committed by a law enforcement officer

Testimony and Mark-up/Vote

Paul Doucette , Chief, Chair, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Allen Gilbert, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Michael Hall, Chief, Manchester Police Department
Morris (retired) Morris, Retired Judge
John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.230 - An act relating to improving the siting of energy projects

Committee Discussion on Sec 3a

10:30 AM

S.153 - An act relating to jurors’ fees

Walk thru and Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Sen. Jeanette K. White

11:00 AM

S.218 - An act relating to automobile minimum liability coverage

Walk thru of the bill and Testimony

Sen. John F. Campbell, Sponsor
James Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association
John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association and Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI)
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 11, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:40 AM

S.174 - An act relating to a model State policy for use of body cameras by law enforcement officers

Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

8:50 AM

S.153 - An act relating to jurors’ fees

Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:05 AM

S.173 - An act relating to volunteer and municipal immunity

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor
Annette Lorraine, Selectboard Member, Town of Peacham
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Mark up/Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
David Mickenberg, Attorney, Judicial Nominating Board
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

10:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting held due to long floor time

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Walk thru and testimony

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Testimony
Confirmation of Witnesses pending

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Walk thru of the bill and Testimony

Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
JoAnne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, Humane Society of US
Joe Emenheiser, PhD, Livestock Specialist, University of Vermont Extension
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Paula Russell, President, Vermont Animal Control Association

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly - Judicial Retention

House Chambers

Friday, March 18, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Hon. John Pacht

8:50 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Hon. Michael Harris

9:10 AM

Confirmation Hearing

John Valente, Superior Court

9:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Hon. Thomas Carlson

10:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Hon. Michael Kainen

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:10 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Vote on Hon. Michael Kainen

10:55 AM

H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Committee Discussion - May Review Amendments

Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Barry Londeree, Vermont representative, United States Humane Society

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the Senate floor adjourns

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

Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Kreig Pinkham, Executive Director, Washington County Youth Services Bureau/Boys and Girls Club

11:30 AM

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

Walk thru

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

David Fassler, M.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Mike Lawlor, Under Secretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Office of Policy and Managment, Hartford, CT
Joel Page, Juvenile Justice Consultant

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Beth Sausville, Bennington Family Services District Director, Department for Children and Families- Bennington

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Paul Doucette , Chief, Chair, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Emily Morgan, Senior Policy Analyst, Justice Center, Council on State Governments
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
Vincent Schiraldi, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard kennedy School, Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management
Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington Police Department

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 25, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Richard Lehoniller, Johnson, VT

9:00 AM

H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Review Amendments

Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
JoAnne Bourbeau, Senior State Director - VT/NH, Humane Society of US
Deborah Brown, Preident, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
Kristin Haas, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
David Hyde, veterinarian, Ryegate Small Animal Hospital

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Review Amendments and Possible Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the Senate floor adjourns

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

Walk thru

Rep Chip Conquest, Reporter of the Bill
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

David Cahill, State's Attorney for Windsor County
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Leitha Cipriano, Executive Director, Bennington Center for Restorative Justice
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Patrick Sheehan, Executive Director, Chittenden County Court Diversion
Cynthia Thomas, Director, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, Department of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Walk thru and testimony

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

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Cheryl Elovirta, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Georgeanna Stapleton, Probation and Parole Officer, Barre
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

11:30 AM

H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 1, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Testimony

Leitha Cipriano, Executive Director, Bennington Center for Restorative Justice
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Community Justice Network of Vermont

9:00 AM

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

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Paul Doucette , Chief, Chair, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing of Judges

Vote on
Hon. Thomas Z. Carolson, Superior Court Judge
Hon. John L. Pacht, Superior Court Judge
Hon. Michael J. Harris, Superior Court Judge
Hon. John W. Valente, Superior Court Judge

11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the Senate floor adjourns

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Walk thru of the bill and Testimony

Putnam Blodgett, President, Vermont Woodlands Association
Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
Steve McLeod, Vermont Forest Products Association
Greg Nagurney, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Sara Puls, Attorney, Defender General's Office
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Walk thru of the bill and Testimony

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Heather Holter, Council Coordinator, Vermont Council on Domestic Violence
Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Appellate and Juvenile Defender Division, Defender General's Office
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Walk thru of the bill and Testimony

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

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Mark up of the bill

Jay Diaz, Poverty Law Project Fellow, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Community Justice Network of Vermont
Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Department for Children and Families
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Kenneth Davis, Davis Contracting Service
Lt. William Jenkins, Vermont State Police
Lynn McNamara, Critical Land Manager, The Nature Conservancy
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Alan Robertson, Co-Chair, Vermont Tree Farm Program, Secretary, Vermont Woodlands Association

11:00 AM

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

Walk thru of the bill

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

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

Walk thru of the bill

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 8, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Walk thru of the bill

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

9:30 AM

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

Mark up of the bill

Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Mark up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Scott Tucker, Captain, Vermont Police Association

11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-15 minutes after the Senate Floor adjourns

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

Mark up of the bill

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Jay Diaz, Poverty Law Project Fellow, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Department for Children and Families

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

Mark up of the bill

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Mark up of the bill

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Steve McLeod, Lobbyist, Vermont Forest Products Association
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Mark up of the bill

Willa Farrell, Court Diversion Director, Vermont Court Diversion
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles

9:45 AM

H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Mark up of the bill and Vote

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Shannon McClelland, Intern, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Mark up of the bill

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:45 AM

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

Mark up of the bill and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association

11:00 AM

H.512 - An act relating to adequate shelter of dogs and cats

Mark up of the bill

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Testimony

Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education

8:45 AM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

9:15 AM

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

Continue Mark-up of the bill and Vote

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Continue Mark up of the bill

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

11:15 AM

H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Vote

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
Albert LaPerle, Director, Unclaimed Property Division, Office of the State Treasurer
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Assistant, State Treasurer's Office
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

H.854 - An act relating to timber trespass

Vote

Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 15, 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 Discussion

9:10 AM

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

Review new draft/vote

Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Community Justice Network of Vermont

9:30 AM

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

Mark up of the bill and Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

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

Mark up of the bill

Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Bobby Sand, Governor’s Liaison to Criminal Justice Programs, Agency of Administration
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:40 AM

H.677 - An act relating to the Restitution Unit

Mark up of the bill and Vote

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

10:50 AM

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

Mark up of the bill and Vote

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Review Various Bills and Amendments

David Cahill, Windsor County State's Attorney
Sen. John F. Campbell, Sponsor
Greg Nagurney, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

9:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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Friday, April 29, 2016

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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