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The House Committee on Government Operations considers matters relating to the organization, oversight, and conduct of state government, compensation of state officials and employees; pensions; law enforcement; public safety; reapportionment; municipal corporations; suffrage; nominations, elections, and the election of members; local, county, and regional governmental structures; relations between State and local governments; open meeting issues, and public records issues.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

Thursday, January 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

Friday, January 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after adjournment

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Media Informational Meeting

Digital media

  • Anne Galloway, Reporter, VT Digger
11:20 AM

Media Informational Meeting

Radio and television

  • James Condon, House Ways & Means Committee
11:40 AM

Media Informational Meeting

Print media

  • Michael Donoghue, Reporter, Press Association
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Results Based Accountability Presentation

RBA and Government Accountability Committee Report

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Secretary of State's Office

Overview; elections, OPR, VSARA

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Tanya Marshall, Records Analyst, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Decorum Training

2:30 PM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

  • Maura Carroll, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:00 PM

I-pad Training

  • David Hilton, Information Technology Specialist
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Informational Meeting

American Civil Liberties Union

  • Jay Diaz, Legislative Liason/Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
10:00 AM

Vermont Police Academy/Criminal Justice Training Council

Overview

  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Peter Lynch, Chief of Training, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

State Treasurer's Office

Overview

  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Al LaPearl, Director, Unclaimed Property
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Briefing

Updates on security measures

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after Floor Adjourns

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Informational Meeting

State Democratic, Republican and Progressive Parties

  • Jeff Bartley, Director, Vermont Republican Party
  • Conor Casey, Director, Democratic Party
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Introduction and overview of legislative issues

  • Martha Allen, President, Vermont National Education Association
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Organizer, Vermont National Education Association
1:20 PM

Informational Meeting

Introductions and overview of legislative issues

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Nancy Lynch, Legislative Director, VSEA
1:40 PM

Informational Meeting

Introduction and overview of legislative issues

  • Mike O'Neil, President, VT Troopers Association
2:30 PM

Tour of OPR office, City Center

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Overview of Agency of Administration and FY2017 Proposed Budget Adjustment

  • Susanne Young, Secretary, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Adjustment-position authorizations

  • Tom Cheney, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
2:45 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Conversion of limited service positions to classified permanent status in the Green Mountain Care Board, sec.70

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:15 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

State's Attorneys-additional funds for salaries and benefits in victims' advocates program

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion and decision

Governor's FY2017 Proposed Budget Adjustment

9:30 AM

Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

  • Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Robert Paolini, Victims Compensation Board
10:30 AM

Overview

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
11:15 AM

Chiefs' of Police Association

Body cameras discussion

  • Brandon del Pozo , Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
  • Frank Koss, Chief of Police, Hinesburg
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Body Cameras

  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
2:30 PM

Fair and Impartial Policing

Co-author: "Driving While Black and Brown in Vermont"

  • Stephanie Seguino, Professor of Economics, University of Vermont
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview

Elections and Campaign Finance; proposed election bill clean-up

  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

Contested Election

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Michael Duane, Director of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney
  • William MaGill, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

Contested Election

  • Gene Craft, Town Clerk, Vershire
  • Carol Davis, Town Clerk, Washington
  • Nancy Ertle, Town Clerk, Corinth
  • Kathie Felch, Town Clerk, Orange
  • Barbara Graham, Town Clerk, Williamstown
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
11:15 AM

Contested Election

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Contested Election

  • Rep. Rodney Graham
  • Willem Jewett, Attorney
  • Tom Koch, Attorney
  • Karen Lathrop, Town Clerk, Chelsea
  • Jean MacDonald, Vershire
  • Will Senning, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Janssen Willhoit
2:30 PM

Contested Election

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Contested Election

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after the Floor adjourns

Committee Discussion

Contested Election

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

  • Phil Scott, Governor, State of Vermont
3:00 PM

Contested Election

  • Rep. Robert Frenier
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Contested Election

9:05 AM

Contested Election

  • Susan Hatch-Davis
10:00 AM

Department of Public Safety

Overview

  • Thomas Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:15 AM

Vermont Forensics Laboratory

Overview

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
10:30 AM

Vermont State Police

Overview

  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
11:00 AM

Body Cameras

Overview

  • Garry Scott, Sergeant, Vermont State Police
11:15 AM

Homeland Security/Risk Management

Overviews

  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Richmond Hopkins, Major, Homeland Security/Risk Management
11:45 AM

Body Cameras

  • Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Contested Election

  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
2:45 PM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

Background

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Rich McCoy, Director, Office of Vital Records
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vital Records

Walk-through

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rich McCoy, Director, Office of Vital Records
11:00 AM

Contested Election

Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 minutes after adjournment

Vital Records Proposed Bill

Witnesses

  • Cassandra Barbeau, Town Clerk, Bennington
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk, St. Johnsbury
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Linda Martin, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Wolcot
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after adjournment

H.5 - An act relating to investment of town cemetery funds

Introduction

  • Rep. Janet Ancel
  • Rodney Buck, Calais
11:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to fees and costs allowed at a tax sale

Introduction

  • Rep. Mark Higley
  • Rep. Gary Viens
11:15 AM

H.42 - An act relating to appointing municipal clerks and treasurers and to municipal audit penalties

Introduction

  • Jeffrey Graham, President, Graham & Graham, P.C.
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Contested Election

Resolution discussion

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after the Floor adjourns

Contested Election

Resolution Amendment

  • William MaGill, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.22 - An act relating to the professional regulation of law enforcement officers by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

INTRODUCTION

  • Ronald E. Hubert
3:15 PM

iPad Training

  • Kevin Moore, Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Contested Election

Committee Discussion of Proposed Amendments

9:30 AM

Contested Election

  • Rep. Sandy Haas
10:30 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

INTRODUCTION

  • Ronald E. Hubert
11:30 AM

H.66 - An act relating to shared candidate campaign expenditures

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rep. Patti J. Lewis
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Rich McCoy, Director, Office of Vital Records
11:00 AM

H.130 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford

INTRODUCTION

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
11:30 AM

H.48 - An act relating to water supply rates

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Eileen Dickinson
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.113 - An act relating to establishing ethics rules for the General Assembly and the Executive Branch of government and creating the Vermont Ethics Commission

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. David Ainsworth
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
2:30 PM

H.121 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Susan Buckholz
  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman
3:00 PM

H.131 - An act relating to licensing and regulating art therapists

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke
  • Rep. Michael Yantachka
3:30 PM

H.84 - An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Michael Yantachka
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.38 - An act relating to the membership of the Clean Water Fund Board

  • Rep. Steve Beyor
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Tour Vermont Archives

Middlesex

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

H.154 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington and to charter amendment procedure

INTRODUCTION

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Johannah Donovan
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.189 - An act relating to allowing a voter’s spouse to pick up an early voter absentee ballot

  • Rep. Samuel Young
3:00 PM

H.42 - An act relating to appointing municipal clerks and treasurers and to municipal audit penalties

  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte
  • Lina Smith, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Walden
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Ethics Training

Well of the House

10:00 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.5 - An act relating to investment of town cemetery funds

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rodney Buck, Calais
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

H.13 - An act relating to fees and costs allowed at a tax sale

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Paul Becker, Health Officer, Troy
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Rep. Mark Higley
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Gary Viens
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.22 - An act relating to the professional regulation of law enforcement officers by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

  • Jason Batchelder, Director of Enforcement, Vermont Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, Brandon
  • Lia Ernst, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Sheriffs' Association
  • Mike O'Neil, President, VT Troopers Association
  • Kelly Price, Member, Legislative Committee, VSEA
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

House Government Operations Sub Group - Ethan Allen Room

2:30 PM

H.130 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford

Other witnesses to be invited to testify

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.75 - An act relating to the Government Accountability Committee and the State Outcomes Report

  • Rep. Scott Beck
  • Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman
11:15 AM

Proposed amendments

To 32 VSA, Sec. 163 (3); 32 VSA, Sec.167;18 VSA, Sec. 932; 16 VSA, Sec. 2177(b) and 16 VSA, Sec. 2281

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Registering Voters

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Overview

Sunrise Report Protocol

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes After the FLOOR

Sunrise Report

Art Therapists - Sunrise Report

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabe Gilman, Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Leland Peterson
  • Marion Pope
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Sub-group Report and discussion regarding proposed policies and procedures in contested election. BetsyAnn Wrask by phone.

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.154 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington and to charter amendment procedure

  • Richard Haesler, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Chapin Spencer, Director, Public Works for the City of Burlington
10:00 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

Walk Through continued

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

VLCT Legislative Day - Meet in Senate

  • Jared Cadwell, President, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Maura Carroll, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:00 PM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 State Budget

Secs. A.107; E.100, B.1101

  • Michelle Anderson, Interim Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Kari Miner, Senior HR Director, Department of Human Resources
  • Molly Paulger, Classification Director, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.130 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
9:30 AM

H.102 - An act relating to penalties for the failure to timely file standard campaign finance reports

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted
  • Rep. Catherine Toll
9:50 AM

H.226 - An act relating to increasing Probate judge salaries

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Ben W. Joseph
10:30 AM

Floor Action

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 State Budget

Sec. B.1101 (d)

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Sam Winship, Chief Fiscal Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 State Budget

Secs. 100.1, 32 VSA Sec. 9610; E.514, E.515

  • Scott Baker, Director of Financial Planning, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:15 PM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 State Budget

Sec. D.100(2)

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.231 - An act relating to authorizing municipalities to prohibit through traffic by heavy vehicles

  • Rep. Lawrence Cupoli
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion and Planning

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rich McCoy, Director, Office of Vital Records
  • Megan Wheaton-Book, Vermont Archives
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

Election Recount Procedures

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.497 - An act relating to health requirements for animals used in agriculture

Draft 3.2

  • Shelley L Mehlenbacher, Assistant State Veterinarian, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.22 - An act relating to the professional regulation of law enforcement officers by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Mike O'Neil, President, VT Troopers Association
11:30 AM

Proposed amendments

To 32 VSA, Sec. 163 (3); 32 VSA, Sec. 167; 18 VSA, Sec. 932; 16 VSA, Sec. 2177 (b) and 16 VSA, Sec. 2281

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Field Trip

Arrive Waterbury at 1:30 pm, Department of Public Safety

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion and decision

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY2018 State Budget

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 State Budget

Sec, D,100-Use Tax Reimbursement Program, Current Use Administration Special Fund, (1), (3), (A), (B) and (C)-Committee Discussion and Decision

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Douglas Farnham, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Executive Order No. 06-17

Joint meeting with the Committee on Energy and Technology to take testimony on Executive Order 06-17-The creation of the Agency of Digital Services. Room 11

  • Michael Bousliman, Chief Information Officer, State of Montana
  • Michael Knapp, CEO, Green River
  • Shawn Nailor, Director of Data Services, Agency of Transportation
  • Darin Prail, Chief Information Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • John Quinn, Chief Innovation Officer, Governor's Office
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Glenn Schoonover, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Dan Smith, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Darwin Thompson, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 minutes after Floor adjournment

H.5 - An act relating to investment of town cemetery funds

Discussion and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Proposed amendments

To 32 VSA, Sec. 163(3); 32 VSA, Sec. 167; 18 VSA, Sec. 932; 16 VSA, Sec. 2177(b) and 16 VSA, Sec. 2281

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:30 PM

H.42 - An act relating to appointing municipal clerks and treasurers and to municipal audit penalties

  • Gene Besaw, Newport
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

H.446 - An act relating to requiring a town to conduct an additional audit when its town clerk and treasurer are the same individual

INTRODUCTION and fold into discussion on H.42

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.59 - An act relating to technical corrections

Walk-through and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.424 - An act relating to the Commission on Act 250: the Next 50 Years

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon
11:15 AM

Introduction

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan, House Committee on Appropriations
11:30 AM

National Conference of State Legislatures

Meet and Greet

  • Erica MacKeller, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:30 PM

H.387 - An act relating to the Public Retirement Study Committee

INTRODUCTION

  • Walter Carpenter, Montpelier
  • Rep. John Gannon
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ann Pugh
  • Tim Voigt, Business owner
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 PM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after the Floor adjourns

S.13 - An act relating to fees and costs allowed at a tax sale

  • Rep. Mark Higley
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
11:40 AM

H.368 - An act relating to creating two temporary, part-time cold case investigator positions

INTRODUCTION

  • Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Vermont State Police
  • Rep. Patti J. Lewis
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rich McCoy, Director, Office of Vital Records
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
  • Don Stevens, Chief
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
3:00 PM

H.135 - An act relating to subcommittee meetings under the Open Meeting Law

INTRODUCTION

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Adam Greshin
3:20 PM

H.235 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Stephen Carr
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Kathryn Webb
3:40 PM

H.257 - An act relating to the Secretary of State notifying the regional development corporations and regional planning commissions when a new business registers with the Office

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

More Town Clerks will be added as requested

  • Conor Casey, Director, Democratic Party
  • James Pelkey, County Clerk, Franklin County
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

H.368 - An act relating to creating two temporary, part-time cold case investigator positions

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Any interested parties may attend

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

Other Town Clerks

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
11:30 AM

H.22 - An act relating to the professional regulation of law enforcement officers by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

  • Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

10 minutes after the Floor adjourns

H.506 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

H.345 - An act relating to services provided by an advanced practice registered nurse in a nursing home

May be able to roll into OPR bill

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Michael Hebert, Sponsor
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Nursing Home Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

Elections Clean-up

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.369 - An act relating to requiring the use of vote tabulators in certain towns

INTRODUCTION-may be rolled into Elections Clean-up Bill

  • Rep. Brian K. Savage
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

Act 250 Commission

  • Rep. David L. Deen
2:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Hebert
2:30 PM

H.312 - An act relating to retirement and pensions

  • Michael Clasen, Deputy Secretary, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Proposed amendments

  • John K. Evans, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Bills/Bills/Discussion

Committee Bills: Election Recount; Elections Clean-up; OPR, along with H.312 and H.111

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk, St. Johnsbury
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lucrecia Wonsor, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Killington
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after Floor adjourns

Commission Discussion

Committee Bills: Election Recount; Elections Clean-up; OPR, along with H.312 and H.111

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk, St. Johnsbury
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lucrecia Wonsor, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Killington
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion/Action

Committee bills: Election Recount; Elections Clean-up; OPR, along with H.312 and H.111

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk, St. Johnsbury
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lucrecia Wonsor, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Killington
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

Election Clean-Up, DR17-0491, Draft 1.8

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:30 PM

FLOOR

Reconvenes

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.368 - An act relating to creating two temporary, part-time cold case investigator positions

Draft 3.1

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

H.22 - An act relating to the professional regulation of law enforcement officers by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

Two additional amendments

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

Draft 3.1

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:45 PM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

Draft 4.1 - passed 10-0-1

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.387 - An act relating to the Public Retirement Study Committee

  • Daniel Barlow, Public Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Matt Birong, Owner, 3 Squares Cafe
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Todd Wulfson, Partner, Rockpoint Advisors
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.356 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Berlin

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Patti J. Lewis
1:20 PM

H.241 - An act relating to the charter of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
  • Bruce Westcott
1:40 PM

H.327 - An act relating to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District

INTRODUCTION

  • Rep. Martha Feltus, House Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

Introduction/History

4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

Amendment

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Amendments

For any and all bills assigned to House Government Operations Committee

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.514 - An act relating to elections corrections

Amendment

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Theresa Wood
9:00 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael Kennedy, Bar Counsel, Vermont Bar Association
  • Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont Prosperity
  • Madeline Motta, Certified Corporate and Ethics Professional, Integritas Consulting
  • Dottye Ricks, Vermont League of Women Voters
  • William Schubart, VT Ethics Commission
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

Enhanced 911 Board; Rulemaking

  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.368 - An act relating to creating two temporary, part-time cold case investigator positions

Revised Amendment

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

  • James Colvin, Side Judge, Bennington County
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.6 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Montpelier regarding the regulation of its public water supply sources

INTRODUCTION

  • Robert Dufresne, President, Dufresne Group
  • Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
  • Rep. Patti J. Lewis
  • Thomas McArdle, Assistant Director of Public Works, City of Montpelier
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
  • Bryan Redmond, Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

Testimony and Mark-up

  • Michelle Anderson, Interim Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Sen. Joe Benning, Chair, Senate Ethics
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Ethics
  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Anne Galloway, Reporter, VT Digger
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.356 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Berlin

Possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.241 - An act relating to the charter of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

Possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.327 - An act relating to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Solid Waste Management District

Possible vote

  • Rep. Martha Feltus, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

Draft-17-1218-Testimony and Mark-up

  • Jack Anderson, Assistant Judge, Windsor Superior Court
  • Karen Bradley, President, Vermont Association of Assistant Judges
  • James Colvin, Side Judge, Bennington County
  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Jim Knapp, Counsel, First American Title, VT Bar Association Property Law Section
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Linda Martin, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Wolcot
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Counsel, Vermont Police Association
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

H.387 - An act relating to the Public Retirement Study Committee

Varnhagen by phone: 301-896-0876

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Rep. John Gannon
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Varnhagen, Senior Legislative Representative, AARP
12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Tom Little, Resident, town of Shelburne
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

H.226 - An act relating to increasing Probate judge salaries

  • Jess Bugbee, Attorney
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Gawne, Attorney
  • Rep. Ben W. Joseph
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

Vote

  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Assistant Judges
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Senate Government Operations Committee
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.42 - An act relating to appointing municipal clerks and treasurers and to municipal audit penalties

Senate Proposal of Amendment

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.524 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.527 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of East Montpelier and to the merger of the Town and the East Montpelier Fire District No. 1

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.520 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Stowe

Walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Jaqua, Chair, Town Meeting Committee
  • Charles Safford, Town Manager, Stowe
  • Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann
3:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section C: Public Retirement Study Committee

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
4:00 PM

Proposals re: Lottery/Liquor Control

  • Rep. Helen Head
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

Committee Mark-up. David Coates by phone: 802-864-7054 or 598-4514

  • Rich Clark, Director of the Castleton Polling Institute
  • David Coates
  • Michael Palmer, President, Ethics By Design
  • Rep. Matthew Trieber
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section C

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Visit from Indonesian Delegation

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

B1-Economic Development. REDI

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section C - Public Retirement

  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
9:30 AM

FLOOR

Ten minutes after the Floor adjourns

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section C: Public Retirement

  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section C - VOTE

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.522 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

  • Eileen Blackwood, Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Rep. Kurt Wright
9:30 AM

H.529 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

VOTE

  • Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
  • Rep. Paul N. Poirier
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Sec. B-REDI

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia
2:30 PM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

Contracts

  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
2:45 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

B-REDI

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.536 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Colchester

  • Rep. Maureen Dakin
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

VOTE

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

Section B REDI - VOTE

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.534 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Calais

  • Rep. Janet Ancel
  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Denise Wheeler, President, Calais Selectboard
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.527 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of East Montpelier and to the merger of the Town and the East Montpelier Fire District No. 1

VOTE

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Seth Gardner, Dairy farmer, East Montpelier Selectboard
  • Bruce Johnson, Town Administrator, East Montpelier
9:15 AM

H.524 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford

VOTE

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.131 - An act relating to State’s Attorneys and sheriffs

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
11:00 AM

H.241 - An act relating to the charter of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

VOTE

  • Paul Gillies, Attorney, Association of Solid Waste Management
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joe Sinagra, Executive Director, Myers Waste and Recycle
  • Jon Skates, Assistant General Manager, Casella Waste Management
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Professional Regulation of Medical Assistants

Discussion

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabriel Gilman, Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.131 - An act relating to State’s Attorneys and sheriffs

  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Annie Noonan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

  • Eve Jacobs-Carnahan, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont Prosperity
  • Madeline Motta, Certified Corporate and Ethics Professional, Integritas Consulting
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

2:30 PM

H.522 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.529 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.5 - An act relating to investment of town cemetery funds

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

H.42 - An act relating to appointing municipal clerks and treasurers and to municipal audit penalties

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.241 - An act relating to the charter of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jon Skates, Assistant General Manager, Casella Waste Management
  • Bruce Westcott
9:15 AM

H.534 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Calais

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.131 - An act relating to State’s Attorneys and sheriffs

  • John Bernard, Director of Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Annie Noonan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.154 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington and to charter amendment procedure

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Professional Regulation of Medical Assistants

  • Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Workforce Classification (Step Report)

  • Molly Paulger, Classification Director, Department of Human Resources
11:00 AM

S.131 - An act relating to State’s Attorneys and sheriffs

  • John Bernard, Director of Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:30 PM

Department of Motor Vehicles/Automatic Voter Registration

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 PM

Ombudsman for PRA and Open Meeting law Issues

  • Anne Galloway, Reporter, VT Digger
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Sergeant at Arms Security Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 minutes after the Floor Adjourns

S.131 - An act relating to State’s Attorneys and sheriffs

  • Michele Anderson, Legal Counsel, Department of Human Resources
  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Annie Noonan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Monday, May 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.8 - An act relating to establishing the State Ethics Commission and standards of governmental ethical conduct

AMENDMENTS

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

incorporating S.44 and H.514

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

H.506 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.111 - An act relating to vital records

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Boards and Commissions

  • Otto Trautz, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Floor Convenes

15 Minutes after Adjournment

Committee Discussion & Organization

Vice Chair, New Member, Performance Notes-Representative Brumsted

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion & Organization

Continued from morning session; House Appropriations requests on: committees, worker classification and special funds.

Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Floor Convenes

H.511

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

Room 10

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

State Police

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director 0f Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Rick Hallenbeck, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Regular Floor Session plus Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Caucuses

2:15 PM

Working Groups

Special Funds, Worker Classification, Boards and Commissions, Performance Notes

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.552 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Ferrisburgh

Introduction and Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
  • Loretta Lawrence, Select Board Chair, Town of Ferrisburgh
  • Rep. Warren Van Wyck
  • Gloria Warden, Town Clerk, Town of Ferrisburgh
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

Results Based Accountability

Present RBA Report

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.368 - An act relating to creating two temporary, part-time cold case investigator positions

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after the Floor Adjourns

H.568 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kelty, Town Clerk, Barre Town
  • Rep. Robert LaClair
  • Paul Malone, Member, Board of Civil Authority, Barre Town
  • Rep. Francis McFaun
2:30 PM

H.573 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland

By phone: 802-773-1800 ext. 5

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Lawrence Cupoli
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
  • Rep. Douglas Gage
  • Henry Heck, City Clerk, City of Rutland
  • Rep. Mary E. Howard
3:00 PM

H.496 - An act relating to the professional regulation of medical assistants

Possible Regulation of Medical Assistants

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
  • Mary Post
  • Melissa Volansky
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Administrative Procedures Act

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

Financial Disclosure Discussion

Face Book, Web Sites, Etc.

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

Security Briefing

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

Working Groups

Special Funds, Worker Classification, Boards and Commissions, Performance Notes

Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

H.235 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Gregory, Citizen, Town of Springfield
  • Jenny Prosser, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Kathryn Webb
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

Room 10

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

H.568 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre

  • Tucker Anderson, Attorney, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kelty, Town Clerk, Barre Town
  • Rep. Robert LaClair, Barre
  • Paul Malone, Member, Board of Civil Authority, Barre Town
  • Rep. Francis McFaun, Residential Care Homes
11:30 AM

H.573 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Lawrence Cupoli
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
  • Rep. Douglas Gage
  • Henry Heck, City Clerk, City of Rutland
  • Rep. Mary E. Howard
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.199 - An act relating to reinstating legislative members to the Commission on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

  • Rep. Daniel Noyes
2:30 PM

H.496 - An act relating to the professional regulation of medical assistants

  • Dawn Godaire, Director of Clinical Operations and Training, University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group
  • Greta Hanson, MD, Medical Doctor, Affiliates in OB/GYN
  • Melissa Volansky, Executive Medical Director, Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.585 - An act relating to management of records

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Scott Murphy, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

H.537 - An act relating to the professional regulation of massage therapists by the Office of Professional Regulation

Introduction and Discussion

  • Andrea Altman, Representing Massage Therapists
  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Denise Gebroe, Representing Massage Therapists
  • Janet Kahn, Representing Massage Therapists
  • Melissa Marks, Massage Therapists
  • Melissa Marks, Massage Therapists
  • Rep. Ruqaiyah "Kiah" Morris
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist
  • Susan Seymour, Representing Massage Therapists
  • Maureen Slayton , Representing Massage Therapists
  • LJ Stewart, Representing Massage Therapists
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2018 Budget Adjustment

Governor's Proposed FY2018 Budget Adjustment

2:30 AM

Working Groups

Special Funds, Worker Classification, Boards and Commissions, Performance Notes

3:30 PM

Work Groups

Report on Progress to full Committee

Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Open Meeting Law and Public Records

Including Ombudsman

  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Anne Galloway, Vermont Digger
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kinville, Clerk-Treasurer/President of Town Clerks' and Treasurers' Association, City of South Burlington
  • James Lyall, Executive Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 minutes after the Floor adjourns

Government Accountability Report

Discussion of Outcome #9 Discussion

  • Andrew Laing, Chief Data Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Embedding Results Based Accountability into Committee Work

  • Scott Johnson, Executive Director, Vermont Accountability Group
  • Dru Roessle, Director of Performance Improvement, Agency of Human Services
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

1:15 PM

H.552 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Ferrisburgh

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
  • Loretta Lawrence, Select Board Chair, Town of Ferrisburgh
  • Rep. Warren Van Wyck
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Liquor and Lottery Task Force Report

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Matt Krauss, Chair, Liquor - Lottery Task Force
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Daniel Racheck, Director, Vermont Lottery
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

Capitol Police Department

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
11:00 AM

Caucuses

11:55 AM

H.552 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Ferrisburgh

Loretta by phone if needed

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher
  • Loretta Lawrence, Select Board Chair, Town of Ferrisburgh
  • Rep. Warren Van Wyck
12:00 PM

H.552 - An act relating to approval of the adoption and codification of the charter of the Town of Ferrisburgh

Lunch and H.552

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly-House Chamber

2:30 PM

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Open Meeting Law and Public Records

Including Ombudsman, Draft 1.4

  • James Barlow
  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Anne Galloway, Executive Director, Vermont Digger
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kinville, Clerk-Treasurer/President of Town Clerks' and Treasurers' Association, City of South Burlington
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
  • Rama Schneider, Board Member, Williamstown Select board
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Administrative Procedures Act

Jacob Speidel by phone

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jacob Speidel, Staff Attorney, Senior Citizens' Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.585 - An act relating to management of records

VSARA

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Laing, Chief Data Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
10:00 AM

Reports of Working Groups

Worker Classification, Special Funds, Boards and Commissions: Discussion and Decisions regarding recommendations for House Appropriations

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 min. after Floor Adjourns

H.632 - An act relating to removing cosmetology requirements from barbering licensure

Perhaps merging into Office of Professional Regulation draft

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. William Canfield
  • Rep. William Canfield
  • Stacey Savage, Technical Director, Obriens' Aveda Institute
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

Committee Bill regarding Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Overview & Updates

Redistricting Process, including timing of appointment of Apportionment Commission

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

Room 10

1:30 PM

H.624 - An act relating to the protection of information in the statewide voter checklist

  • Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Rep. Dylan Giambatista
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

Ethics Commission

Madeline Motta submitted documents

  • Brian Leven, Executive Director, Ethics Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.624 - An act relating to the protection of information in the statewide voter checklist

Democratic Party, Republican Party, Progressive Party

  • Conor Casey, Director, Democratic Party
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
3:15 PM

Application of General Municipal Law to Chartered Municipalities

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.910 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Act

  • Edward Adrian, Attorney
  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Robert Fletcher
  • Anne Galloway, Executive Director, Vermont Digger
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kinville, Clerk-Treasurer/President of Town Clerks' and Treasurers' Association, City of South Burlington
  • Martha Lang, Real Estate Agent
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, S. Burlington
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, S. Burlington
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chloe Wright, Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
11:45 AM

Application of General Municipal Law to Chartered Municipalities

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after Floor Adjourns

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Kenneth Allen, Program Director for the Radiation Sciences Major, University of Vermont
  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Kathy Whiting, Radiography Clinical Coordinator, Champlain College
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Land Records

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
9:00 AM

H.585 - An act relating to management of records

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

Committee

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Groschner, Member, Selectboard, Corinth
  • Lisa Loomis, Editor, Valley Reporter
  • Nicole Mace, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after the Floor Adjourns

Committee

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joseph Benard, Deputy Director, Fire Safety Division, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. David L. Deen
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
  • Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  • Rep. Amy Sheldon
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Dan Whipple, VOSHA Program Manager, Department of Labor
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.624 - An act relating to the protection of information in the statewide voter checklist

By phone: 802-264-5520

  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after the Floor Adjourns

Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)

NOTE: DR Morris needs to testify at 12:30, followed by Jessa Barnard; NOTE: Kim Laduc needs to speak at 1:30. Michelle Wade will testify by phone

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Will Hoser, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
  • Kim Ladue, Chief Associate Provider
  • DR Anne Morris, Family Medicine Physician, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Randy Peace, Chair, Vermont Barber and Cosmetology Board
  • Stacey Savage, Technical Director, Obriens' Aveda Institute
  • Michelle Wade, MSN/Ed, APRN, AGNP - C
  • Ellen Watson, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Board of Nursing
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

Working through lunch

1:00 PM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

OPR or APA as needed. Maureen Cahill to testify by phone

  • Pamela Brady, Acupuncturist
  • Maureen Cahill, APRN, National Council State Boards of Nursing
  • Beau Clark, Licensed Acudetox Technician
  • Laura Cooley, Acupuncturist
  • Jen Ethridge, L.Ac, Vermont Acupuncture Association
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.600 - An act relating to creating the Vermont 250th Commission

Introduction and Testimony

  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey
  • Jonah Spivack, President, Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:45 AM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Paulette Thabault, DNP, APRN, JD, FAAHP, Professor and Director, School of Nursing, Norwich University
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Open Meeting Law, Public Records Act, Administrative Procedures Act, OPR

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Dr. Robert Block
9:00 AM

H.689 - An act relating to funding domestic violence accountability programs and the position of Vermont Council on Domestic Violence Coordinator

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Heather Holter, Coordinator, Vermont Domestic Violence Council
  • Rep. Maida Townsend
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Rep. David Yacovone
10:00 AM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after the Floor Adjourns

H.910 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Act

Testimony by phone: Attorney Ed Adrian 660-4735 and Attorney Bob Fletcher 660-2555 x214

  • Edward Adrian, Attorney
  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

Electronic Posting of Notices. David Mears by phone.

  • Rep. Thomas Bock
  • Ross Connelly, Past Publisher, The Hardwick Gazette
  • Louise Corless, Office of Professional Responsibility, Secretary of State
  • Shawn Cunningham, The Chester Telegragh
  • Anne Galloway, Executive Director, Vermont Digger
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
  • Cathy Resmer, Associate Publisher, Seven Days Newspaper
  • Amy Schollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles
  • Ray Small, Editor, Hardwick Gazette
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

H.779 - An act relating to the legislative directory prepared by the Secretary of State

Introduction and discussion for 1/2 hour

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell
3:00 PM

H.828 - An act relating to disclosures in campaign finance law

  • Rep. John Gannon
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:45 PM

H.826 - An act relating to applying for an early voter absentee ballot on the day preceding an election

  • Rep. John Gannon
  • Donna Kinville, Clerk-Treasurer/President of Town Clerks' and Treasurers' Association, City of South Burlington
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Miscellaneous Retirement Bill

  • Timothy Duggan, Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Laurie Lamphere, Director, Retirement Division, Treasurer's Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erika Wolffing, Retirement Policy and Outreach Director, State Treasurer's Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

Committee

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.859 - An act relating to requiring municipal corporations to affirmatively vote to retain ownership of lease lands

Introduction

  • Rep. John Gannon
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde
1:30 PM

H.813 - An act relating to a procedure for municipal corporations to retain or release title to certain lease lands

  • Rep. Helen Head
  • Rep. Trevor Squirrell
  • Rep. Mary Sullivan
2:00 PM

H.829 - An act relating to appointing town grand jurors

Introduction

  • Rep. Robert Bancroft
  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted
  • Rep. Robert LaClair
2:30 PM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted
  • Rep. Robert LaClair
3:00 PM

H.860 - An act relating to registering to vote through a hunting, fishing, or trapping license application

Introduction

  • Rep. Mark Higley
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.700 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and meeting minutes

Introduction/brief discussion

  • Rep. Timothy Briglin
  • Rep. James Masland
9:30 AM

H.385 - An act relating to the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission

  • Rep. Kathleen C. Keenan
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

H.624 - An act relating to the protection of information in the statewide voter checklist

Three Amendments and Possible Vote

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:15 PM

H.624 - An act relating to the protection of information in the statewide voter checklist

Vote on Draft 4.1

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:30 PM

Policy Committee Reference of Budget Review

Draft Budget: Sec. B. 1101 (a) and (c); Sec. C. 100.3

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:15 PM

Policy Committee Reference of Budget Review

Sec. B.1101 (a) and (c) FY2019 one-time General Fund Appropriations; Sec. D.101 Fund Transfers, Reversions, and Reserves - (b)(3)

  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 PM

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

Electronic Posting of Notices

  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
4:15 PM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

APRNs

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Draft FY2019 Budget Sections

Sec. E.100. (a) (A)

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
9:00 AM

Draft FY2019 Budget Sections

Sec. E. 100.1 2013 Acts and Resolves No. 50 , Sec. E.100(b)(2) is amended; Sec. E.100 (a)(2)

  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director 0f Administration, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

H.819 - An act relating to municipal authority to adopt nuisance ordinances regarding marijuana odor

Introduction/Brief Discussion

  • Rep. Scott Beck
  • Rep. Janssen Willhoit
10:30 AM

H.827 - An act relating to electrician licensure by endorsement

For Introduction/Discussion

  • Rep. John Gannon
11:00 AM

H.843 - An act relating to technical corrections

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

H.689 - An act relating to funding domestic violence accountability programs and the position of Vermont Council on Domestic Violence Coordinator

  • Lucy Campbell, Clara Martin Center
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Holter, Coordinator, Vermont Domestic Violence Council
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
3:00 PM

Policy Committee Reference of Budget Review

Sec. E.316.1 V.S.A. Sec.1101, amended: 1101(b)(10)

  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
4:00 PM

H.894 - An act relating to pensions, retirement, and setting the contribution rates for municipal employees

Walk through and Discussion

  • Timothy Duggam, Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Laurie Lanphear, Director of Operations, Retirement Division, Secretary of State's Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erika Wolffing, Retirement Policy and Outreach Director, State Treasurer's Office
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Donna Kinville, Clerk-Treasurer/President of Town Clerks' and Treasurers' Association, City of South Burlington
  • Lucrecia Worsor, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Killington
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:30 AM

Position Authorization

  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:45 PM

Local Government Day

Assemble with Senate Government Operations in the Senate Chamber

3:30 PM

H.779 - An act relating to the legislative directory prepared by the Secretary of State

Possible Vote

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Sanford, Former State Archivist
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
4:15 PM

H.828 - An act relating to disclosures in campaign finance law

Possible vote

  • Conor Casey, Director, Democratic Party
  • Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Josh Wronski, Director, Vermont Progressive Party
Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.894 - An act relating to pensions, retirement, and setting the contribution rates for municipal employees

Discussion of Draft and possible vote

  • Timothy Duggan, Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Jeffrey Fanon, Executive Director, Vermont NEA
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Laurie Lanphear, Director of Operations, Retirement Division, Secretary of State's Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • Erika Wolffing, Retirement Policy and Outreach Director, State Treasurer's Office
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

H.813 - An act relating to a procedure for municipal corporations to retain or release title to certain lease lands

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joan Bowker
  • Joan Bowker
  • Dan Close
  • Dan Close
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Paul Gillies, Attorney
  • Paul Gillies, Attorney
  • Jim Knapp, Counsel, First American Title, VT Bar Association Property Law Section
  • Jim Knapp, Counsel, First American Title, VT Bar Association Property Law Section
  • Andy Mikell, State Counsel, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
  • Andy Mikell, State Counsel, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
  • Rick Peterson, Attorney, Vermont Land Trust
  • Rick Peterson, Attorney, Vermont Land Trust
12:00 PM

Lunch

Committee will work through lunch

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Immediately following the Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Committee Discussion and possible Vote

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

H.718 - An act relating to creation of the Restorative Justice Study Committee

Introduction

2:30 PM

H.700 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and meeting minutes

3:30 PM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Bills

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.910 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Act

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes after the Floor Adjourns

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

Committee Discussion

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.910 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Act

Discussion and possible vote

  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
11:00 AM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. David L. Deen
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.744 - An act relating to veterans and military affairs

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor Adjourns

Committee Discussion

  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, Brandon
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.700 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and meeting minutes

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:30 PM

H.859 - An act relating to requiring municipal corporations to affirmatively vote to retain ownership of lease lands

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Collins, Assistant General Counsel, University of Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:00 PM

H.910 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Act

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Immediately following adjournment

Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.908 - An act relating to the Administrative Procedure Act

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Connizzo, Digital Archivist, Secretary of State
  • Louise Corliss, APA Clerk, Secretary of State
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

H.910 - An act relating to the Open Meeting Law and the Public Records Act

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:25 AM

H.378 - An act relating to the creation of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force

Version 1.3

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia
8:30 AM

H.913 - An act relating to boards and commissions

  • Rep. Maureen Dakin, House Appropriations
  • Jason Maulucci, Governor's Information and Referral Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.859 - An act relating to requiring municipal corporations to affirmatively vote to retain ownership of lease lands

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Andrew Bolduc, City Attorney, S. Burlington
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.802 - An act relating to rural economic development infrastructure districts

  • Rep. Patricia McCoy
15 mins after Floor

Position Pilot Program

Committee Discussion & Decision

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Aimee Pope, Classification Manager, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
-

Committee Discussion

Work on bills as necessary

3:30 PM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.913 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Committee discussion and possible vote

8:30 AM

H.819 - An act relating to municipal authority to adopt nuisance ordinances regarding marijuana odor

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tom Little, Vice President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tim Page, Police Chief, St,. Johnsbury
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Apartment Owners Association, LLC
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:30 AM

H.827 - An act relating to electrician licensure by endorsement

  • John Black, Chair, Electrician's Board
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Cathy Lamberton-Voyer, Vermont Independent Electrical Contractors
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 mins after Floor

National Conference of State Legislatures

  • Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Position Pilot Program

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Aimee Pope, Classification Manager, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
10:30 AM

FLOOR

15 mins after Floor

Committee Discussion

Work on bills as necessary

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Work on bills as necessary

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Immediately following the Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

-

12:45 PM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

Proposed Amendment

  • Rep. Rodney Graham
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
15 minutes after the Floor adjourns

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.716 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Edward Farrar Utility District and the merger of the Village of Waterbury into the District

Introduction and discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Howard Flanders, President, Village of Waterbury
  • William Shepeluk, Municipal Manager, Waterbury, VT
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens
  • Rep. Theresa Wood
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Rep. from Sheriffs' Association

  • Michael Arace, Probation and Parole Officer, Brattleboro VSEA Corrections Bargaining Unit
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, Brandon
  • Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney, VSEA
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.291 - An act relating to the annual town meeting of the unified towns and gores of Essex County

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Paul Lefebvre
  • Jill Remick, Director, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. John Rodgers
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
9:45 AM

S.169 - An act relating to nonresident clergy authorized to solemnize marriages

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.830 - An act relating to municipal notice regarding disability benefits available due to post-traumatic stress disorder

  • Rep. Valerie A. Stuart
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:10 AM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

Ways & Means Amendment

  • Rep. Cynthia Browning
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 mins after Floor

TBD

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBD

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

15 Minutes After the Floor

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the investment authority of municipal trustees of public funds

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:30 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the investment authority of municipal trustees of public funds

Committee Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.830 - An act relating to municipal notice regarding disability benefits available due to post-traumatic stress disorder

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.128 - An act relating to executive sessions under the Open Meeting Law

  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Christopher Brickell, President, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Colonel Jason Batchelder, Game Warden, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney, VSEA
  • Ingrid Jonas, Major, Vermont State Police
  • Michael O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.830 - An act relating to municipal notice regarding disability benefits available due to post-traumatic stress disorder

  • Chris Bell, Vermont Emergency Medical Services Director, Department of Health
  • Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Study Committee re: Statement of Purpose #1

  • Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Elizabeth Novotny, General Counsel, Vermont Police Association
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Heather Simons, Director of Training and Professional Development, Department of Corrections
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.716 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Edward Farrar Utility District and the merger of the Village of Waterbury into the District

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Glenn Anderson , Citizen, Waterbury
  • Shaun Fielder, Executive Director, Vermont Rural Water Association
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • William Shepeluk, Municipal Manager, Waterbury, VT
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the investment authority of municipal trustees of public funds

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Daniel Kimbell, Managing Director, Passumpsic Financial Advisors
  • Katherine Mosenthal, Attorney, Trust Officer, Community Bank Trust Services
1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Committee Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Tommy Walz
Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.925 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Tommy Walz
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.273 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

  • William Boynyak, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

Working Lunch

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie
  • Sen. Brian Collamore
  • Rep. Diana Gonzalez
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Ruqaiyah "Kiah" Morris
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.716 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Edward Farrar Utility District and the merger of the Village of Waterbury into the District

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Shepeluk, Municipal Manager, Waterbury, VT
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens
  • Rep. Theresa Wood
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Mark Hughes, Justice for All
  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Diana Wahle, Community Equity Collaborative
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.273 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
  • Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Michael O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Heather Simons, Director of Training and Professional Development, Department of Corrections
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate Logan, Director of Programming and Policy, Rights and Democracy
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Garry Scott, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.182 - An act relating to the investment authority of municipal trustees of public funds

Amendment Draft and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Randy Brock, '
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation
Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.273 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

  • Francis (Paco) Aumand III, Executive Director, Central Vermont Public Safety Authority
  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.273 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Continue with Witnesses from 8:30 discussion; Committee Discussion; H.12 as needed

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

H.716 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Edward Farrar Utility District and the merger of the Village of Waterbury into the District

Working lunch

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Joint Meeting with Appropriations Committee, Room 11

  • Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
10:00 AM

FLOOR and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:45 PM

2018 Pay Act

Room 49

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
3:30 PM

2018 Pay Act

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Hughes, Justice for All
10:30 AM

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

  • Michelle Anderson, Chief of Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Shouldice and Associates
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

S.182 - An act relating to the investment authority of municipal trustees of public funds

Proposed Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

Committee Discussion

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

Amendment regarding sexual exploitation

  • William Boynyak, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Michael O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Amendment regarding sexual exploitation; State Treasurer and Commissioner of Human Resources to discuss Study Committee

  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Michael O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Michael O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Continuation of morning meeting

10:30 AM

Montpelier Charter

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
12:00 PM

Working Lunch

1:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Colchester

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Patrick Brennan
  • Rep. Maureen Dakin
  • Karen Richard, Town Clerk - Treasurer, Colchester Town Clerk's Office
  • Rep. Curt Taylor
2:00 PM

H.927 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Montpelier

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Amendment: Sexual Exploitation of an Arrestee, suspect or witness by Law Enforcement

  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

2018 Pay Act

  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
  • Tom Waldman, General Council, Department of Human Resources
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Amendment Sexual Exploitation of an Arrestee, suspect or witness by Law Enforcement

  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Mike O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Mike O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Rep. Mark Higley
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After The Floor

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

  • Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Amendment: Sexual Exploitation of an Arrestee, suspect or witness by Law Enforcement

  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, South Burlington, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to transferring the professional regulation of law enforcement officers from the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council to the Office of Professional Regulation

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.120 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Eleanor Spottswood, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

H.12 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

Committee will be working through lunch

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR and Caucuses, Lunch

1:30 PM

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

Draft: Rep. Gannon Amendment

  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.120 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Ben Cohen
  • Matt Dunne, Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation
  • Rick Hubbard, Citizen
  • Dottye Ricks, League of Women House Committee on Government Operations Voters, Barre Town
  • Eleanor Spottswood, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Draft of State Code of Ethics

  • Julie Hulburd, Member, Ethics Commission
  • Brian Leven, Executive Director, Ethics Commission
  • Suzanne Lowensohn, Member, Ethics Commission
  • Madeline Motta, Chair, Ethics Commission
  • Sarah Vangel, Member, Ethics Commission
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.120 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Code of Ethics Commission

Committee Discussion

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Glenn Anderson , Citizen, Waterbury
  • Howard Flanders, President, Board of Village Trustees, Village of Waterbury
  • Paul Guiliani, Attorney, Village of Waterbury
  • William Shepeluk, Municipal Manager, Waterbury, VT
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens
  • Rep. Theresa Wood
10:00 AM

S.273 - An act relating to miscellaneous law enforcement amendments

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Draft 1.3

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion - Bills - TBA

9:30 AM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

Committee Check-In

12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.856 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to municipal law

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

S.281 - An act relating to the mitigation of systemic racism

  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
10:00 AM

FLOOR and CAUCUSES and LUNCH

15 Minutes after the Floor

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.241 - An act relating to the makeup and duties of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee

  • Dan Batsie, EMS Chief, Vermont Department of Health
  • Chris Bell, Vermont Emergency Medical Services Director, Department of Health
  • Doug Brent, Fire Chief, So. Burlington Fire Department
  • Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Steven Locke, Chief Engineer, Burlington Fire Department
  • Patrick Malone, Director, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
  • Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

S.241 - An act relating to the makeup and duties of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee

Committee Discussion

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.899 - An act relating to a town fee report and request

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
10:30 AM

H.859 - An act relating to requiring municipal corporations to affirmatively vote to retain ownership of lease lands

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

15 Minutes After the Floor

H.923 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Senate Version of H.923

  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

At First Opportunity

H.526 - An act relating to regulating notaries public

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Notice of Committee Time When Possible

Position Pilot Program

Feedback for House Appropriations/Senate Language on Position Pilot Program

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.684 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

Committee Discussion, updates and vote(s) (H.910)

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, May 11, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.928 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

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  • Rep. David L. Deen
9:30 AM

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Saturday, May 12, 2018
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10:00 AM

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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1:00 PM

H.8 - An act relating to boards and commissions

  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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10:00 AM

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After Floor

H.16 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government, financing education, and vital records

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

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