Senate Committee on Transportation (Room 3)

The Senate Committee on Transportation has jurisdiction over matters relating to transportation facilities, including, principally, highways and bridges, and the regulation of traffic thereon and the licensing of the users thereof; and matters relating to aviation and railroads.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

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10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

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10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Report of Canvassing Committee/ Governor's Election

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Administering Oath of Office/ Governor's Inaugural Address

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Friday, January 9, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Overview & Reorganization

• Faith Brown, Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

VTrans Strategic Plan, Process & Results-Based Accountability

• Jackie Cassino, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Director of Policy and Planning Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

9:45 AM

Introduction and Welcome

• Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, UPS
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Vermont Local Roads Update

• Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rep. Maureen Dakin
  
• Kevin Gadapee, Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Christine Hetzel, VTTC Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Paul Keegan, Interim Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Maintenance Challenges with District Personnel

• Tom Anderson, District Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  
• John Dunbar, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  
• William Jewell, General Maintenance Manager, District 9, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ernie Patnoe, General Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Rogers, Director of Maintenance and Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  
• Carl Senecal, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Accelerated Bridge Program Update

• Kristin Higgins, Structures Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Symonds, Structures Design Engineer, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

1:30 AM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

Joint Assembly

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Friday, January 16, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

VTrans Budget Overview

• Faith Brown, Director of Finance & Administration, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

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9:30 AM

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10:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Centerline Rumble Stripes

• Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

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9:00 AM

Budget Overview

Highway Division

• Mike Hedges, Asset Management and Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Waterbury Area Projects: Emphasis on the Coordination, Outreach, Traffic Management, etc.

• Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:30 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Policy, Planning & Research Budget

• Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy and Planning Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, January 23, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Asset Management Plan Update

• Chad Allen, Management & Performance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Safety Alliance Update

• Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Act 145 ( Proportional Share) Implementation Update

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ronald Shems, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

TSMO (Transportation Systems Management & Operations)

• Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Rogers, Maintenance & Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

• Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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9:00 AM

Annual Report

Vermont Transportation Board

• Nicola Marro, Chair, Transportation Board
  
• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Bridge Program Budget

• Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

Funding for Municipal Highway Lake Cleanup Effort

• Steve Jeffrey, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Rail Program & Budget

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

10:00 AM

Illegal Driver's Licenses

• Drew Bloom, Captain, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

• Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, January 30, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Aviation Program & Budget

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

10:30 AM

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

Introduction

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Dealer Plates

Section 32 Study and Use of Dealer Plates on Towing Vehicles

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Bridge Load Rating Update

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Stone Movement Experience

• Phil Scott, Lieutenant Governor
  

11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation

Public Transit Program and Budget

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Maintenance & Operations Bureau Budget

• Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  
• Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

AOT 's New Section to cut Town Structures to Cover TIB Downgrade

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Position Pilot

• Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Transportation &Water Quality in Vermont

• Gina Campoli, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Trey Martin, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, February 6, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Circumferential Highway Alternatives

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

10:00 AM

S.1 - An act relating to “welcome to” signs for census-designated places within towns

• Sen. Jeanette K. White, Co-Chair
  

10:30 AM

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

Committee Draft Review

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

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9:30 AM

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10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

On Road Bicycle Facility Plan

• Amy Bell, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

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

Continued Review

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

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

Use of Dealer Plates by Immediate Family Members

• Michael Jay, Owner, Midstate Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
  
• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Continued Review

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• James Feehan, Lobbyist
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:45 AM

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

• Tom McCormick, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Pavement Durability Issues

• Richard Tetreault, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Utilities in the ROW- Education on State of Practice

• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Process Improvement at VTrans

• Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• June Burr, Business Process Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rich Ranaldo, Construction Management Services Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Federal Transportation Funding

• Jeff Munger, Transportation Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• David Weinstein, Policy Advisor, Senator Bernie Sanders
  

11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

State and Town Highway Culvert Inventories

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Viani, AMP Bureau Data Management Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, February 13, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Alternative Fuel Vehicle User Fee Options

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeffrey Dooley, Lead Tax Policy Analyst
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Devon Green, Special Counsel, Department of Taxes
  

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Update on Exit 16 Project

• Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers

Response to S. 49 and H.35

• Cindy Locke, Ex. Director, VAST
  
• Shane Prisby, Trails Manager, VAST
  

10:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Update

23 V.S.A sec. 1607 (data collected with automated license plate recognition)

• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Doug Johnson, Chief of Police, Springfield
  
• Kevin Lane, Director of Intelligence Center, Vermont State Police
  

11:15 AM

Alternate Fuel Vehicles

User Fees

• Karen Glitman, Program Director, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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9:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

Automated Vehicle Inspection Program

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

9:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

Status report on DMV computer systems overhall

• Dawna Attig, DMV IT Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

VLCT Local Government Day

Joint Meeting in Room 11 with the House Transportation Committee 11AM-Noon

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Amtrak $12 Fare

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

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

Continued

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, February 20, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Continued

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

S.81 - An act relating to operation on highways with studded snow tires

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  

10:30 AM

S.84 - An act relating to operation of all-terrain vehicles along State highways

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

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

Witness Testimony,Continued Markup and Discussion

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Business Roundtable
  
• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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9:30 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

S.78 - An act relating to eliminating reciprocity as a precondition to recognizing out-of-state ATV registrations

• Sen. Peg Flory
  

11:00 AM

Rail Update

• David Wulfson, President, Vermont Rail System
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Additional Testimony and Possible Vote

• James Feehan, Lobbyist
  

9:15 AM

S.78 - An act relating to eliminating reciprocity as a precondition to recognizing out-of-state ATV registrations

Possible Vote

9:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to double fines for speeding in school zones

• Sen. Dick McCormack
  

10:00 AM

Entrepreneurial Class Project

Mobile-phone application, JoyRide, that incentivizes users to drive safely

• Terrance Goguen, Student, Middlebury College
  
• Rep. Joan G. Lenes, Shelburne
  
• AnnaClare Smith, Student, Middlebury College
  

10:45 AM

Chittenden County Transportation Authority

Request for Summer Study on Public Transportation Funding

• Meredith Birkett, Acting General Manager, CCTA
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Board Chair, CCTA
  
• Karen Walton, General Manager, CCTA
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, February 27, 2015

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

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

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

11:00 AM

DMV Fees

Dealer Fees and Confirmation Testimony

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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9:30 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

11:00 AM

S.1 - An act relating to “welcome to” signs for census-designated places within towns

• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

Followed By

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

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9:00 AM

Briefing

Reauthorization of the Highway Trust Fund- Joint Meeting of the House and Senate Transportation Committees in Room 11

• Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman
  

10:15 AM

TIB Discussion

Difference between TIB and Gas/Diesel Tax

• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, March 13, 2015

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9:00 AM

Update

State v. Hurley

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Possible Program Cuts

• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Minter, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

DMV Fees

Review of DMV Fees

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Paving program impacted by funding levels
Furgo's automated road analyzer

• Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

9:45 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

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9:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Update

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, March 20, 2015

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9:00 AM

Water Qualiity

Update on administration initiatives

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Mears, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:00 AM

H.40 - An act relating to establishing a renewable energy standard and energy transformation program

Transportation components briefing

• Asa Hopkins, Director of Energy Policy and Planning, Public Service Department
  
• Darren Springer, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

10:45 AM

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

Possible Vote

11:00 AM

Vermont Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

Annual Recovery Day- Transportation to Recovery Centers

• Julie Brisson, Citizen, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.144 - An act relating to winter tires on rental cars

• Clare Buckley, Lobbyist
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Business Roundtable
  
• Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist
  
• Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  

Followed By

S.68 - An act relating to motor vehicle titles

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Sen. Brian Campion
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Preview of the T Bill

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

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9:00 AM

S.68 - An act relating to motor vehicle titles

• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

9:15 AM

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

Preview Continued

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, March 27, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Sections 26 and 27

• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

10:00 AM

Champlain Parkway

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chapin Spencer, Director, Department of Public Works
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion of possible floor amendment

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Vermont State Standards Update

• Kevin Marshia, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Roger Millar, Vice President, Smart Growth America
  

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Planning

• Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Coordinator, Agency of Human Services
  
• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 3, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

draft revisions, discussion

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

Followed By

Middlebury Airport Project

• Dean George, Selectboard Chair, Town of Middlebury
  
• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Sergeant at Arms Update

• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  

Followed By

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

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

Noon

Railroad Association of Vermont Legislative Luncheon

On the Train, on the Tracks, Taylor Street

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

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9:00 AM

Vermont Paving Association

• Mark Peloquin, Lead Estimator, Pike Industries
  
• Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist
  

Followed By

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

Additional Modifications

• Chris Cole, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 10, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

Vote on Final Draft

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Opportunity to see automated road analyzer at Statehouse 11-12pm

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 17, 2015

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9:00 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

Followed By

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

Discussion of Floor Presentation

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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10:30 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• John Hollar, Lobbyist
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Security Update

Mandatory Evacuation Drill

• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 24, 2015

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10:30 AM

H.484 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

• Diane Bothfeld, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
  
• Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  
• Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

Possible Amendment

• Sen. John Rodgers, Senator
  

Followed By

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

Further Proposal of Amendment- Possible Vote

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, May 1, 2015

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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

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8:30 AM

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

Senate proposal of amendment not agreed to by House- House request for committee of conference

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

Followed By

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

Discussion and concurrence on proposals of amendment

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, May 8, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Monday, May 11, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Friday, May 15, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

After Floor

Discussion

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

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9:00 AM

TIGER VII Western Corridor Rail Grant

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Transparency and the Web Crash Tool

• Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Mandy White, Crash Data Analyst, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Overview of the Agency of Transportation

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

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9:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

10:30 AM

On Road Bicycle Facility Plan

• Sommer Bucossi, Planning Coordinator
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

State of the State address

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Friday, January 8, 2016

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9:00 AM

Legislative Overview 2014-2015 and Fiscal Outlook

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

10:00 AM

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

Joint Hearing with House and Senate Natural Resources, House Fish & Wildlife and House Transportation Committees in Room 11

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Meeting Details

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Floor

DMV Update

• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Carol Harrison, Director of Support Services , Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

Federal FAST Act

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

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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9:00 AM

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

• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

Transportation System Maintenance and Operations (TSMO)

also ATMS and 511

• Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Josh Shultz, TSMO Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Maintenance Challenges - District personnel

• Dana Caron, Supervisor, District 9 Barton Garage
  
• John Dunbar, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 5 Middlesex Garage
  
• Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jerold Kinney, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 4 Randolph Garage
  
• Ernie Patnoe, General Manager, District 8 St Albans
  
• Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Carl Senecal, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 7 St. Johnsbury Garage
  

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

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9:00 AM

Salt Brine

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

10:00 AM

Middlebury Tunnel

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Highway Division Highlights

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

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Friday, January 15, 2016

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9:00 AM

Maintenance and Operations Challenges

• Chris Cole, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Act 145 (Proportional Share) Implementation Update

• Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

VTrans Performance, Innovation and Excellence (PIE)

also Vtrans Lean Town Highway Grant Program

• Faith Brown, Director of the Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• June Burr, Business Process Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Paul Keegan, Interim Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Mike Lozier, PIE Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  
• Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after FLOOR

Commuter Rail and Bus Service

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

• Scott Bascom, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Commuter Rail and Bus Service

Study: Manchester - Bennington - Albany Commuter Bus Service

• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

State Rail Plan

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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9:00 AM

Work Zones

• David Hoyne, Construction & Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Josh Schultz, TSMO Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:45 AM

UPS Update

• Mark Giuffre, Vice President, State Government Affairs, United Parcel Service
  

10:00 AM

Railroad Crossings on Farms

• Lydia Clemmons, Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte
  
• Lyn Desmarais, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
  
• Tom Kenyon, Aurora Farm, Charlotte
  

10:30 AM

Rail Safety

Operation Life Saver

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Route 9 Truck Chain-Up Areas

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

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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9:00 AM

VTrans/ UVM Cooperative Research Program

• Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Glenn McRae, Associate Director, UVM Transportation Research Center (TRC)
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Local Motion Update

• Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  

10:00 AM

VTrans Strategic Plan, Process and Results-Based Accountability

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Hot Mix Asphalt Pricing

Compared to Crude Oil price per Barrel

• Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's 2016 Budget Address

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Overview of Transportation Budget

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Fact Book

• Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC)

Update

• Bob Coates, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  
• Hunter Grosvenor, Crew Leader, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  
• Breck Knauft, Vice President of Program Development, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after FLOOR

Highway Division Budget Overview

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

11:00 AM

Rest Areas Update

• Tina Bohl, Roadway Design Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Lisa Sanchez, Operations Supervisor, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Tom Torti, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  
• Ed Von Turkovich, Director of Business Development, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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9:00 AM

Transportation Board Report

• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

9:30 AM

Dealer Rules and Regulations

• Donald Richard, Owner, Richard Automotive
  

10:30 AM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Overview

and Budget

• Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

PPAID Budget Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

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9:00 AM

Maintenance & Operations Bureau Overview & Budget

Maintenance Appropriation; Central Garage; Transportation Buildings; Town Highway Programs

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

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Friday, January 29, 2016

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9:00 AM

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

updated draft

• Bruce Bierbaum, Auditor, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:45 AM

Asphalt Shingles & Other Recycled Materials in Pavement

• Bill Ahearn, Research Managing Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeff Myers, President, Myers Waste and Recycling
  
• Brian Wright, District Engineer and Facilities Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Meeting Details

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Standard

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

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

Budget overview - Policy, Planning and Mapping Bureau

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

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

MEETING HELD IN SENATE CHAMBER

• Stephen Bernard, Sheriff, Rutland County Sheriff's Department
  
• Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  
• Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Paul Doucette , Chief, Chair of Vermont Chiefs Association
  
• Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
  
• Brian Kilcullen, Chief, Rutland
  
• David Malloy, Safety Manager, Bellavance Trucking Co.
  
• George Merkel, Chief of Police, Vermont Police Association
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Chittenden County Law Enforcement Executives
  
• Jim Roy, DRE Trainer, Colchester
  

11:00 AM

Chittenden County Transportation Authority

update

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, North west Regional Planning Commission
  
• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Karen Walton, General Manager, CCTA
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

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9:00 AM

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

Rail program and budget

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

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

Transit & Go! Vermont Program - Overview & Budget

• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Review of Transportation Program - Elderly and Disabled
Public Transit Local Funding

• Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Pelletier, Assistant Director Policy & Planning, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, February 5, 2016

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9:00 AM

Transportation Funding Analysis Study

• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

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

Bridge Program - Overview & Budget

• Kristin Higgins, ABP Sr. Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Vermont Local Roads Program update

• Kevin Gadapee, Vermont Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

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

Highway Division Roadway, Paving and Traffic Programs Budget

• Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

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9:00 AM

Evaluation of Adopt a Park & Ride / Adopt a Highway Programs

• Amy Bell, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sommer Bucossi, Planning Coordinator
  

10:30 AM

VLCT Local Government Day

Joint hearing of Senate and House Transportation Committees in Room 10

• Jared Cadwell, Selectman, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Duncan Hastings, Administrator, Johnson
  
• Jacqueline Higgins, Town Manager, Williamstown
  
• Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
  
• Kathleen Ramsey, Board Member, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Keith Rollins, Town Manager, Bethel
  
• William Shepeluk, Town & Village Manager, Waterbury
  
• Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner, Rutland City
  
• Chad L. Whitehead, PE, Town Manager, Town of St.Johnsbury
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Meeting Details

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9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to regulation of marijuana

MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ROOM 10

• Francis Buck, Vermont State Firefighters Association
  
• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Davidson, Governor's Highway Safety Program, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  
• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Tom Gorman, Director, Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Area
  
• Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
  
• Justin Nordhorn, Chief of Enforcement, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
  
• Rob Sharpe, Washington State Police
  

11:30 AM

Brattleboro Rotary

• Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sen. Jeanette K. White, '
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, February 12, 2016

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Standard

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9:00 AM

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

Aviation Program Budget

• Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

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

• George Beato, Chief Financial Officer, Champlain Oil Co., Inc.
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Jake Elovirta, Chief of Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Dan Freihofer, Summit Distributors
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Meeting Details

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minues after FLOOR

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

Continuation

• Drew Bloom, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jake Elovirta, Director of Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• James Feehan, Lobbyist, Auto Auctions, Inc.
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Bryan Teehan, EIS Global LLC
  
• Greg Vernet, Thomas Hirchak Company
  

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

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

Section 9 (Official Business Directional Signs; Refunds)
Section 10 (Transportation Capital Program; Prioritization System)

• Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

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

Section 15 (Highways; Alterations; Quasi-judicial Process)
Section 2 (Traffic & Safety Program) Section 3 (Rail); Section 4 (transfer to Central Garage Fund); and Section 11 (Adjustments to Existing Programs)

• Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Section 5 (Positions)

• Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.172 - An act relating to the use of colored lights on fire department and emergency service vehicles

• Jim Bombardier, Director of Public Works, Barre City
  
• Michael Desrochers, Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  
• Jake Elovirta, Director of Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  
• Jim Minor, Funeral Director
  
• Ken Morton, Chief, Williston Fire Department
  
• Rep. Butch Shaw, Pittsford
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly -Election of Trustees of Vermont State Colleges

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, February 19, 2016

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10:00 AM

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

Continuation

• Jake Elovirta, Director of Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Honda North America
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after FLOOR

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

Continuation

• Drew Bloom, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Jake Elovirta, Director of Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Update

• Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  
• Shane Prisby, Trails Manager, VAST
  
• Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

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To Be Announced

10:00 AM

Vtrans Fleet Management Program

• Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Highgate Welcome Center

• Tina Bohl, Roadway Design Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County industrial Development Corporation
  
• Ed Von Turkovich, Director of Business Development, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, February 26, 2016

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9:00 AM

S.172 - An act relating to the use of colored lights on fire department and emergency service vehicles

• Drew Bloom, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  
• John Helfant, Vermont State Police
  

10:30 AM

New England Central Railroad Update

• Charles Hunter, Director, New England Central Railroad
  

11:00 AM

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

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Honda North America
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after FLOOR

Texting and Work Zone Penalties

• Drew Bloom, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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9:00 AM

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

Sections 33 -35 - Statewide Property Parcel mapping

• Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  
• Nina Safavi, Right of Way Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

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

Section 16 - Appropriation/ State Aid for Town Highways

• Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Sections 14 -15: Reporting Required in Proposed Transportation Program & Joint Transportation Oversight Committee
Section 2 - Roadway Program, Project Cancellation

• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

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

Sections 18 -25: Water Quality; Storm Water Utilities

• Chris Cole,  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
  

11:00 AM

To Be Announced

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 11, 2016

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9:00 AM

Texting and Work Zone Penalties

Update Vermont Safety Alliance

• Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Highway Safety Alliance
  
• Scott Davidson, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  
• Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Fleet Vehicle Purchasing Program

• Michael Obuchowski, Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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9:00 AM

Identity Fraud

• Drew Bloom, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• John Purdy, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

AMTRAK

update

• William Hollister, Government Affairs Officer, Amtrak
  

11:00 AM

To Be Announced

11:30 AM

Vermont Truck & Bus Association Luncheon

The Steak House

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

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

Section 9 - Rail Trespass

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andy McLean, Lobbyist, VELCO
  
• Steve McLeod, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 18, 2016

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9:45 AM

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

Section 26 - Cut through Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

To Be Announced

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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9:00 AM

Disability Awareness

• Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, VocRehab Vermont, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Christopher Loso, Chair, Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
  

9:15 AM

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

Vtrans positions

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

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

Walk through of voted out of House Transportation bill

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

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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

Sections 27 -32: Vulnerable Users

• Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Jake Elovirta, Director of Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• John Flannigan, Department of Public Safety
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Elizabeth Novotny, Councel, Vermont Police Association
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, March 25, 2016

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

Walk through of voted out of House Transportation bill (continued)
also Vulnerable Users section discussion (continued)

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Scott Davidson, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 minutes after FLOOR

Amtrak Montreal Update

• Brian Searles, Consultant, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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10:00 AM

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

Railroad trespass sections (continued discussion)

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:00 AM

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

Vulnerable users section (continued discussion)

• Scott Davidson, Chief, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

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

Sections 27-31 Vulnerable users (continued discussion)

• Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  
• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
  
• Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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Friday, April 1, 2016

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

Infrastucture sections

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

9:30 AM

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

Railroad trespass - updated language

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

11:30 AM

FLOOR

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Update

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Cindy Locke, Navigator, VAST
  
• Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

H.877 - An act relating to transportation funding

Walk-thru of As House Passed version of H.877

• Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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Transfer of State Owned Property

Town of Bennington

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Sen. Dick Sears
  

10:00 AM

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

RR Trespass section

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

10:30 AM

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

Positions at AOT

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Richard Tetreault, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

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

DMV Budget review

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

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

Sec. 17 and also storm-water payments to municipalities and town highway aid

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Bryan Osborne, Public Works Director, Colchester
  

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

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H.877 - An act relating to transportation funding

Continuation of walk-through of H.877

• Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Abby Shepard, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Cherie Yaeger, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:30 AM

Governor's Highway Safety Program

update

• Scott Davidson, Chief, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  
• Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer & Director of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

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15 minutes after FLOOR

To Be Announced

5:00 PM

Retailer Lumber Dealers Association

Reception at Capital Plaza

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

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

Walk-thru section by section with new additions.

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

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

Ignition interlock and DUI issues

• Chris Cole, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

12:00 PM

Railroad Association of Vermont Legislative Luncheon

Behind the Capitol Plaza Hotel

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

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

Continuation of discussion of language changes; discussion of ignition interlock provisions

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Frank Harris, State Legislative Affairs Manager, Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Office
  
• Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  
• Sen. Dick Sears
  

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

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

Further discussion on ignition interlock program. Review and mark-up of bill.

• Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

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

Committee of Conference Rm 3

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

Committee of Conference Rm 3

10:15 AM

H.877 - An act relating to transportation funding

Committee of Conference Rm 3

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