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House Committee on Transportation (Room 43)

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

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

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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

House Convenes

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

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion and Planning

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

CDL Licensing

  • Roland Bellavance, President, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
10:00 AM

DMV Update

Department Update; Hand-held Inspections

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Pittsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:15 PM

Decorum Training

House Chamber

2:30 PM

VTrans Agency Overview and Budget Adjustment

Overview 2:30 to 4:30 PM

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Acting Director of Finance and Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Strategic Plan and Results-Based Accountability

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Bureau Overviews

Bureau Overviews 9:30 to 11:30 AM

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Policy, Planning & Research Bureau

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Glen Button, Enforcement and Safety Division Director, Highway Safety Alliance
  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • David Hoyne, Construction & Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Jerold Kinney, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 4 Randolph Garage
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, General Manager, District 8 St Albans
  • Nicole Pierpont, Apprentice Maintenance Worker, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Roberts, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Bill Sargent, Bridge Crew Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Roy Willey, Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Agency of Transportation Program Overviews

Presentations 1:30 to 3:30 PM

3:30 PM

MOB- VTrans Training Center

Presentations 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Workforce Recruitment, Development & Retention

  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Lori Valburn, Civil Rights & Labor Compliance Chief, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Security Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
11:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Jeffrey Schumann, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Budgetary Issues

Town Highways and Police Cruisers

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:05 PM

MOB Program Overview

Presentations 2:00 to 4:00 pm

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TSMO

  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PPAID Program Overview

Presentations 9:00 am to 11:00 am

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Rail Program

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Stu Johnson, Branch Manager, VT Local Roads (VLR)
  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

VTrans 2016 Fact Book& Annual Report

Public Outreach Highlights

  • Erik Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

MOB Program Overview

Presentations 2:00 to 3:00 pm

3:00 PM

Policy, Planning& Research Program Overview

Mapping, Town Highway Maps, Route Log System

  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

DMV Update

  • Wendy Fleming, Supervisor of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rachel Noyes, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jordan Villa, Project Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Asset Management & Performance Bureau

Presentations 9:00 am to Noon

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Introduction

To include Glossary of Acronyms List

  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
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Asset Management Plan

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

1:45 PM

Budget Adjustment

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lenny Leblanc, Acting Director of Finance and Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Budget Adjustment

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Revenue Update

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Clean Water Report

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the State Treasurer
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

PDD Program Overview

On Time Delivery Production

  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

PDD Program Overview

Utilities in the ROW

Education on State of Practice

  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Strategic Highway Safety Plan

VT Highway Safety Alliance Update

  • Glen Button, Board Chair, Highway Safety Alliance
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

Room 11

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Democratic Party Caucus

House Chamber

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

3:15 PM

Transportation Budget

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Board Report

  • Vanessa Kittell, Chair, Transportation Board
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
10:00 AM

VTrans Mowing Policy

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Montpelier- St.Albans Rail Feasibility Study

  • Carl Fowler, Citizen from Williston, self
  • Ronald O'Blenis, Senior Rail Project Manager, HDR
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Quechee Gorge Bridge

Legislative Report

  • Jackie Cassino, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Accelerated Bridge Program

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

Highway Division Budget Overview

  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

F & A VTrans Performance, Innovation and Excellence Section

  • June Burr, Business Process Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Cota, Program Manager VTrans District 8, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Keegan, Lean Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Lozier, PIE Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
9:50 AM

Bridge Program Budget

  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Maintenance & Operations Bureau Budget

  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Amy Mercier, Maintenance & Operations Business Office, Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont

  • Brendan Cosgrove, Policy Liaison, American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont
  • Gary Santy, President, ACEC of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.54 - An act relating to the Total Abstinence program

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

PPAID Budget Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
11:20 AM

Policy, Planning & Research Budget

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:40 AM

Public Transit Budget

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

Rail Program Budget

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:10 PM

Aviation Program Budget

  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:35 PM

Transportation Budget

Transportation Funding Sources FY2018

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Municipal Mitigation Grants Program (MMGP)

Presentations and Discussion 9:00 am to Noon

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Aviation Program Budget

Aviation Projects for which total estimated costs have increased by more than $8 million or by more than 100% from the estimate in FY2017

  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:55 AM

Rail Program Budget

Rail Projects for which total estimated costs have increased by more than $8 million or by more than 100% from the estomate in FY2017

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:05 AM

Highway Division Budget

Highway Division Projects for which total estimated costs have increased by more than $8 million or by more than 100% from the estimate in FY2017

  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:55 AM

Transportation Issues

Salt Brine

  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

VTrans Proposals

Language Introduction and Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

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

House Floor

10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 2 Bike/ Ped Facilities Program; LVRT

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
2:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 3 Transportation Alternative Grant Program

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Ethics Training

House Chamber

10:15 AM

Municipal Roads General Permit

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Ryan, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:15 AM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 4 Maintenance Program Spending Adjustments;
Section 8 Duties
Section 9 Annual Report; Transportation Program; Advancements, Cancellations, and Delays

  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

FAST Act Overview

  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Manchester-Bennington-Albany Amtrak Bus Service/ Review of Public Transportation Service Programs for Elderly and Disabled Citizens

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Transportation Issues

Exit 16 Project

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Lacroix, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

VAST

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  • Shane Prisby, Trails Manager, VAST
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

Brattleboro Bridge Update

  • Eric Foster, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • David Hoyne, Construction & Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
2:20 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 14 Permitted Use of the Right-of-Way;
Relocation or Adjustment Orders
Language Walk-through

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

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 10 Utility Relocations
Section 14 Highways; Utility Facilities
Relocation or Adjustment Orders

  • Jeffrey Austin, Director of State Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Shaun Corbett, Utilities Unit Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Timothy Upton, Manager of Environmental Services, Green Mountain Power
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Committee Meeting

House Transportation and Senate Transportation
Room 10 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Middlebury Tunnel

  • Sen. Claire Ayer, Addison
  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
  • Brian Carpenter, Chair, Middlebury Selectboard
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Robin Scheu, Executive Director, Addison COunty Economic Development Commission
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Joint Committee Meeting

House and Senate Transportation
North Hero-- Grand Isle Bridge Project
Room 11

  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:20 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Continue with Section Walk-throughs
Section 11 Automated Vehicle Technology

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
3:05 PM

Transportation Issues

Tactical Basin Planning Process and Watershed Project Database

  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Tracking and Funding of Clear Water Project

  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Water Quality Efforts and DEC TS4 Permits

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Christy Witters, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:15 AM

Transportation Issues

Statewide Parcel Mapping Initiative

  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Local Government Day

Joint Hearing House and Senate Transportation

Room 10

  • Melvin Adams, Town Manager, Randolph
  • Judy Carpenter, Selectboard Member, Greensboro
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ted Domey, Selectboard, Cabot
  • Herbert Durfee, Town Manager, Fairhaven
  • Steven Lotspeich, Town Planner, Waterbury
  • Eric Osgood, Chair, Selectboard, Johnson
  • Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, Middlebury
  • Brian Story, Town Administrator, Johnson
1:15 PM

House Floor

2:45 PM

Transportation Issues

Act 158 Report Section 55 Dealer Regulation Review

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:20 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 6 State Aid for Town Highways

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

FRA Bridge Management Program;
Operation Life Saver;
Amtrak Passenger Services to Burlington & Montreal

  • Erin Charbonneau, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Alan Franklin, Grants Program Manager, Rail Section, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

House Chamber

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Paving Update

  • Mike Dunn, President, Kubricky Construction
  • Mark Peloquin, Lead Estimator, Pike Industries
  • Jay Perkins, Vice-President, Pike Industries
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rory Rotella, Vice President, Kubricky Construction
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs, Vermont Paving Association
  • Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Industries
  • Emily Simoneau, Peckham Industries
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

On Road Bicycle Facility Plan

  • Amy Bell, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Mark- Up
Section 14 Highways; Utility Facilities

  • Jeffrey Austin, Director of State Government Relations, Fairpoint Communications
  • Shaun Corbett, Utilities Unit Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Bennington
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Utilities Facilities

  • Shaun Corbett, Utilities Unit Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Fairpoint Communications
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Consideration of Changes

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Field Trip

Automatic Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP)
Cody Chevrolet

  • Dennis Beaudin, Service Manager, Cody Chevrolet
  • Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jennifer Pittsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Walk Through of Bill Sections

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

1:00 AM

House Floor

1:40 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Version 5.1 Walk Through

5.2 Walk Through

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Workforce Education and Training

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Mark Peloquin, Legislative Chair, Associated General Contractors
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.287 - An act relating to ways used for vehicular travel

  • Lisa Austin, Mother
  • Ronald E. Hubert, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.146 - An act relating to tests to determine the blood alcohol content of a motor vehicle operator

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:20 AM

H.20 - An act relating to prohibiting consumption of marijuana in a motor vehicle

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:50 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Walk through of AOT Safety Language Sections 1, 5-7

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

H.2 - An act relating to creating a lien for towing

  • Mac Allen, Vermont Towing Association
  • Ron Charlebois, Charlebois Towing
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont Towing Association
  • Mike Kollman, Chair, Board of Directors, Vermont Towing Association
  • Bob Montminy, Owner, B&B Towing & Recovery
10:30 AM

H.24 - An act relating to drugged driving

Also, walk through of AOT Safety language Sections 2-4

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:50 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Walk through of AOT Safety Language Sections 1, 5-7

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

House Floor

2:15 PM

TBA

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

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

AOT Proposals; Also: H.146, H.20, H.24

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:10 AM

H.146 - An act relating to tests to determine the blood alcohol content of a motor vehicle operator

  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:20 AM

H.24 - An act relating to drugged driving

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:55 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.20 - An act relating to prohibiting consumption of marijuana in a motor vehicle

AOT Proposals; Also: H.146, H.20, H.24

  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Greg Nagurney, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
1:00 PM

House Floor

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After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Walk through of bill changes and Committee discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
--

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

--

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Safety Bill, H.146, H.24, H.20

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Also, H.20, H.24, H.146

  • Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

--

After the Floor

10 minutes after the Floor

1:40 PM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Orange-Caledonia
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • William Smith, Attorney, Smith Government Relations
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Walk Through and Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

House Floor

--

After the Floor

1:40 PM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Continued Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Committee Discussion and Vote

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

House Floor

--

After the Floor

11:30 AM

Capital Bill

Clean Water Funding

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

11:45 AM

Democratic Party Caucus

1:30 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Clement Houde, Chief, St. Johnsbury Police Department
  • Steve Prouty, Commander, Rutland Police Department
2:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

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

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.63 - An act relating to special license plates for municipal law enforcement vehicles

  • Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Sponsor of Bill, Hartford
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Reporting of H.511

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:30 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Lippert Amendment

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. William J. Lippert, Sponsor
--

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

McCullough Amendment

  • Rep. James McCullough, Sponsor
9:10 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, 3-M
  • Bradley Curtis, Acting Division Chief, Swanton Sector, Vermont Border Patrol
  • Steve Edwards, Government Services Manager, 3-M
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sam Hill, Sheriff's Association, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

H.511 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older

Donahue Amendment

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

Third Reading H.511

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

House Floor

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:40 AM

Republican Party Caucus

---

Democratic Party Caucus

11:45 AM

House Floor

1:10 PM

H.287 - An act relating to ways used for vehicular travel

Walk through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
2:20 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Sec. 12-13 Distracted Driving

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
2:50 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Section 14 Driving Under the Influence

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:35 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Sections 23-25 Number of License Plates Issued

Section 8 Exhibition Vehicles

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Board Chair, Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, Lamoille-2
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee Discussion

Section 14

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Section 4 Annual special excess weight permits

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
--

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Section 9 Licenses and permits to operate; refusals to issue

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • 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
  • 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
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Sections 21-22 Motor vehicle purchase and use tax

Re:Buy backs under VW diesel litigation

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Sections 23-25 Number of license plates issued

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

House Floor

2:15 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Sections 23-25 Number of license plates issued

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Section 7 Registration Fees; Local Transit buses

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Noon

Rail Association Luncheon

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

UVM Research

Discussion with UVM Graduate Students

  • Rowan Cornell-Brown, UVM Masters Student, Educational Leadership and Policy Program
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kiersten Hallquist, UVM Masters Student, Educational Leadership and Policy Program
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to ways used for vehicular travel

  • Lisa Austin, Mother
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ronald E. Hubert, Sponsor
9:30 AM

House Floor

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

Legislative Inspection Tour

Day Long Tour--
Shelburne --Salt Facility
Middlebury Bridges-- Inspection
Burlington-- Transit Center

Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to ways used for vehicular travel

  • Lisa Austin, Mother
  • Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
  • Evan Hughes, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers, Vermont Groundwater Association
  • Ed Larson, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  • Bruce Shields, Vice President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Art Witman, President, VT Feed Dealers Association
11:00 AM

H.2 - An act relating to creating a lien for towing

  • Ron Charlebois, Charlebois Towing
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mike Kollman, President, Vermont Towing Association
  • Bob Montminy, Owner, B&B Towing & Recovery
1:00 PM

House Floor

--

After the Floor

  • Rep. Marianna Gamache, Sponsor
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to ways used for vehicular travel

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

H.287 - An act relating to ways used for vehicular travel

Committee Questions

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

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee Questions

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

H.232 - An act relating to motor vehicle inspections

  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
  • Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  • Jennifer Pittsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:55 AM

H.485 - An act relating to the eligibility of a new resident for a Vermont driver’s license or permit

  • Rep. Marianna Gamache, Sponsor
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:25 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
--

After the Floor

10:55 AM

House Floor

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Fire Evacuation Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
2:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Sections 12-13 Distracted Driving
Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Walk Through and Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Walk Through and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion

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

House Floor

3:35 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee Discussion of Sections

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

House Floor

2:30 PM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee Discussion

  • Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Rep. Keefe Amendment
Rep. Till Amendment
Committee Discussion

  • Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor
  • Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  • Rep. George W. Till, Sponsor
9:30 AM

House Floor

--

After the Floor

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Gage Amendment
Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Douglas Gage
9:00 AM

S.127 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Till Amendment
Committee Discussion

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

House Floor

1:15 PM

Republican Party Caucus

2:50 PM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

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

TBA

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Capital Bill Clean Water

  • Jennifer Callahan, Stormwater Technician, Environmental Program Water Quality Unit, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

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

House Floor

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

Saturday, May 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

If Needed

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

House Floor

1:00 PM

Caucuses

2:00 PM

Overview & Updates

Review of 2017 Transportation Acts

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly-- House Chamber

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

House Floor

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

House Floor

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Program Overviews

General Overview/ Update of the Agency, including Strategic Plan;
Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division Overview;
Highway Division Overview;
Finance & Administration Division Overview and Budget Adjustment;
DMV Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Security Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms
  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
9:30 AM

Transportation Issues

Winter Maintenance Updates

  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

TBA

11:00 AM

Statewide Parcel Mapping Initiative

  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

2:00 PM

Rail Program

Amtrak Passenger Service to Burlington
Amtrak Passenger Service to Montreal

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
2:30 PM

Rail Safety Operation Life Saver

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Alan Franklin, Grants Program Manager, Rail Section, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

FRA Bridge Maintenance Program

  • Erin Charbonneau, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Budget Adjustment

Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

Public Transit

Manchester-Bennington-Albany Amtrak Bus Service;
Review of Public Transportation Programs for Elderly & Disabled Citizens

  • Chip Desautels, Assistant General Manager, Premier Coach
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:40 AM

Transportation Issues

Agency Contracting Methods Update

  • Michelle Anderson, Chief of Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:10 AM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

  • Marc Cote, Blow and Cote, Inc
  • Travis Kingsbury, Kingsbury Companies, LLC
  • Chris Magnan, Niccom Coating
10:50 AM

Municipal Mitigation Grants Program (MMGP)

  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

1:45 PM

Transportation Issues

VTrans 20 Year Unfunded Asset Liabilities
Asset Sustainability Index Analysis

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

Strategic Highway Safety Plan

VT Highway Safety Alliance;
Governor's Highway Safety Plan Update

  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Glen Button, Impaired Driver Project Manager, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Evelyn McFarlane, VTrans Highway Safety Plan Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety, Director, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:50 AM

Transportation Issues

North Hero- Grand Isle Bridge Project

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Sumner, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:05 PM

Transportation Issues

Border Updates--
Derby and Highgate Ports
Richford Bridge
A-35 Canadian Highway Upgrades

  • Carolyn Carlson, Structures Project Manager
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.691 - An act relating to highway safety

Highway Safety Bill Primary Seat Belts
9:00 am to Noon

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Keith Flynn, Director of Highway Safety Program, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Daniel Goodman, AAA Northern New England
  • Evan Meenan, Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
  • Mike Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rep. George W. Till, Jericho / Underhill
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Walk Through

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Committee Meeting

House Transportation and Senate Transportation
Public Hearing
Room 10 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Middlebury Tunnel

  • Brian Carpenter, Middlebury Selectboard
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Gish, Community Liaison, Downtown Bridges Replacement Project
  • George Jaeger, Resident, New Haven
  • Max Kraus, Resident, Middlebury
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Fact Book

  • Jacqui LeBlanc, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Performance Chief, Finance and Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Transportation Issues

VTrans Strategic Plan Process and RBA

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Performance Chief, Finance and Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Aviation/ Rail Programs melding
Aviation Program and Questions

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

Transportation Issues

VTrans F & A Performance--
Monitoring and Improvement

  • Mike Lozier, PIE Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Pologruto, Performance Monitoring Chief, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Performance Chief, Finance and Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

Highway Safety Bill

Primary Seat Belt Education Programs

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

10:00 AM

Transportation Budget

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

Highway Safety Bill

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Immediately following Adjournment

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly-- House Chamber

2:05 PM

VTrans Budget Overview

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

DMV Budget

  • Carol Harrison, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:10 AM

Highway Division Budget Overview

  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:55 AM

PPAID Division Budget Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
11:10 AM

Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Overview and Budget

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Public Transit Program Overview and Budget

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Overview and Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

Bridge Program Overview and Budget

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

MOB Budget

  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Maintenance Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.691 - An act relating to highway safety

Amendment Discussion

  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Sponsor of amendment
  • Rep. Warren Van Wyck, Sponsor of Amendment
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Maintenance Challenges

  • Dana Caron, Lyndonville Master Maintenance Worker, Agency of Transportation
  • Kyle Carpenter, District 8 General Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Adam Duprat, NW Region Vehicle Equipment Technician, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Geoffrey, Irasburg Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Ruzzo, District 2 General Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations, Agency of Transportation
  • Tanya Whitney, St. Albans Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Mike Yannotti, Clarendon Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.691 - An act relating to highway safety

  • Rep. Selene Colburn, Chittenden
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Diana Gonzalez, Sponsor
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

General Rail Update

  • David Wolfsun, Vermont Rail System
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

Rail Program Budget

  • Krista Chadwick, Financial Director, Rail Section, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
3:15 PM

Aviation Program Budget

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
4:05 PM

Budget Adjustment

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TBA

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

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

Saliva Bill Walk Through and Testimony

9:30 am to Noon

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Marilyn Huestis, Huestis & Smith Toxicology
  • Barry Logan, Center for Forensic Science Research and Education NMS Labs
10:45 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

Saliva Bill Walk Through and Testimony

  • Heather Brochu, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Curt Harper, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Attorney, Attorney General's Office
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

2:40 PM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

Saliva Bill Continued

  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Federal Infrastructure Update

Joint Committee Meeting
House Transportation and Senate Transportation

Room 11

  • Congressman Peter Welch, U.S. House of Representatives
10:30 AM

TBA

11:15 AM

H.613 - An act relating to enforcement of motor vehicle overweight laws

  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Pittsford
  • Wayne Wilmans, Plant Manager, OMYA
12:00 PM

Lunch

Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
Legislative Luncheon

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

2:00 PM

TBA

3:00 PM

TBA

Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

Governor's Highway Safety Budget

  • Keith Flynn, Chief, Governor's Highway Safety Program, Agency of Transportation
  • Allison LaFlamme, Financial Manager, Governor's Highway Safety program, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety, Director, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

Fair and Impartial Policing

  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
3:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Report for Rail and Aviation Sections
19VSA Sec. 10 g

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

VW Settlement Public Comment Testimony

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Heidi Hales, Air & Climate Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Megan O'Toole, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Bill Walk Through and Discussion
Sections 1 to 5

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 9 and 10

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 6, 7
President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site;
Supplemental Guide Signs
Section 8 Construction Contracts; Performance and Payment Bonds

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
2:20 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 2 Federal Infrastructure Funding
Section 3 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant
Section 4 Transfer to Central Garage Fund

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
3:10 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 8 Construction Contracts;
Performance and Payment Bonds

  • Michelle Anderson, Chief of Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
3:18 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 6 and 7 Supplemental Guide Signs; Calvin Coolidge

  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Review Analysis of Federal Funding Proposals

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

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 5 Abandoned Aircraft

  • Chris Beitzel, Airports Operations Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Update

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VASA
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Railroad Vegetation Control

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Central Garage Fund; Gas Tax Calculation of Assessment

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

10:30 to 11:30 AM

Sec. 9 and 10

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Autonomous Vehicles

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:15 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:15 PM

H.717 - An act relating to penalties for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor of Bill
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Lucas, Station Commander, Williston, Vermont State Police
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Christina Titus, self, Reading
3:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Asset Management Plan

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
3:50 PM

Transportation Issues

Mapping, Town Highway Map and Route Log System

  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Transportation Issues

19VSA Sec. 10g Report for Project Development Projects

  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Recycled Materials

  • Ann Gammell, Deputy chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Budget and Programming Engineer, Asset Management and Performance Bureau, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Emily Parkany, Research Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Myers Container Service Corp.
  • James Surwilo, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

Long Range Transportation Plan

  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Transportation Issues

AMP-- Revamping VTrans' Project Selection and Prioritization Processes

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion
2:00 to 4:00 PM

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

TBA

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Joint Committee Meeting

House Transportation and Senate Transportation
Public Meeting
Room 11 9:00 to 10:30 AM

Town Government Day

  • Stephen Barrett, Director of Public Works, Brattleboro
  • Jared Cadwell, Selectboard Chair, Fayston
  • Alice Charkes, Traffic Safety and Control Committee, Brattleboro
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Alan Franklin, Highway Supervisor, Brattleboro
  • Everett Hammond, Acting Director of Public Works, Hartford
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • John Lewandowski, Selectboard, Newark
  • Stuart Rogers, Selectboard Chair, Brattleboro
  • Charles Safford, Town Manager, Stowe
  • Brian Story, Town Administrator, Johnson
  • Scott Tucker, Town Manager, Wilmington
  • Kathleen White, Coalition for Active Transportation, Member, Brattleboro
  • Rebecca White, Selectboard, Hartford
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 4 VT119 Brattleboro

  • Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Transportation Issues

  • Jason Van Driesche, Director, Local Motion
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Transportation Efficiency, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  • Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
1:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sec.5 Abandoned Aircraft

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
1:15 PM

Committee Bill

Aviation Fuel Tax Compliance

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
1:50 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section X Exit 14 Traffic Lights

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

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Public-Private Partnership

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

-- After the Floor

Republican Party Caucus

--

Democratic Party Caucus

1:00 PM

H.918 - An act relating to taxation of aircraft fuel

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
2:15 PM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

Bill Introduction and Walk Through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Bill

Aviation Fuel Tax

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

Transportation Issues

Trucking Industry in Vermont-- 2018

  • Roland Bellavance, President, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
10:08 AM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

  • William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance, Dept. of Public Safety
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VASA
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
11:12 AM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

Continuation of walk through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VASA
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Frank Stanley, self
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:42 PM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

  • Elise Annes, Vice President for Community Relations, Vermont Land Trust
  • Jamey Fidel, General Counsel, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VASA
  • Charlie Hancock, Consulting Forester, North Woods Forestry
  • Philip Huffman, Director of Landscape Conservation and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 18 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Section 19 Public Utility Commission; Investigation; Electric Vehicle Charging

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Melissa Bailey, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Representative, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Miller, Director, Public policy, Charge Point
10:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 12 Construction Contracts;
Performance and Payment Bonds

  • Michelle Anderson, Chief of Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Lenore Marena, American Insurance Association
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 10 President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site;Supplemental Guide Signs
Section 11 Installation of Supplemental Guide Signs at Calvin Coolidge Site

  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section X Exit 14 Signal Lights

Committee Discussion

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:30 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

--Brattleboro VT119
--Performance and Payment Bonds

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VASA
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.918 - An act relating to taxation of aircraft fuel

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Nick Longo, Assistant Director of Aviation, Burlington International Airport
  • Tim McCole, Vice President for Strategy and Marketing, Heritage Aviation
  • Jeff Munger, Chair, Board of Airport Commissioners, Burlington
  • Eugene "Gene" Richards, Director of Aviation, Burlington International Airport
  • David Stiller, President, Heritage Aviation
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

--After the Floor

Republican Party Caucus

--

Democratic Party Caucus

1:00 PM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, VASA
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:12 PM

H.909 - An act relating to technical and clarifying changes in transportation-related laws

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 12 Performance Bonds

  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
9:18 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

  • Rep. Janssen Willhoit, Judiciary Committee
9:40 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 12 Performance Bonds

  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 14 P3s

  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
9:58 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

  • Rep. Janssen Willhoit, Judiciary Committee
10:07 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 15 Gas Calculations

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:38 AM

H.252 - An act relating to pet specialty license plates

  • Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.918 - An act relating to taxation of aircraft fuel

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 18 and 19 Electric Vehicles

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Quimby Amendment -- Introduction and Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Constance Quimby, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion Continued

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:35 AM

H.808 - An act relating to all-terrain vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Vote

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

Amendment Presentation
Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor of amendment, Burlington
10:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for Town Meeting Day Week.

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

House Floor

12:00 PM

Republican Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Democratic Party Caucus

2:00 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

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

House Floor

Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly- Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

DMV Update

  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:30 AM

House Floor

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Republican Party Caucus

--

Democratic Party Caucus

1:00 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Testimony from 9:00 AM to Noon

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
11:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Emissions and Inspection Program

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
1:00 PM

House Floor

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After the Floor

Thursday, March 22, 2018
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9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Clean Water Investment Report

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Craig DiGiammarino, Highway Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jim Ryan, Stormwater Program Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

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

House Floor

Friday, March 23, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

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After the Floor

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Democratic Party Caucus

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Republican Party Caucus

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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10:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Sections 4 to 7 Veterans; Fee Exemptions

  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 8 Restoration of Driving Privileges Under Total Abstinence Program

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:25 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Sections 4 to 7 Veterans; Fee Exemptions

  • Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
10:35 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 9 Means of Transmitting Fuel Tax Payments

  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:40 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Sections 18 Motor Vehicle Inspections
Section 19 Rulemaking; Transition

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:10 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 18 and 19 RVs

  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
11:15 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Proposal of Amendment
Section 11: Limited Purchase and Use Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles; Applicability; Sunset

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
11:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Sections 9 to 12 Means of Transmitting Fuel Tax Payments

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association and American Petroleum Institute
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 29, 2018
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9:45 AM

Transportation Issues

VAST Update
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
10:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Section 18 and 19 RVs

  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 30, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

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After the Floor

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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9:45 AM

Transportation Issues

Traveling Memorial of Workzone Fatalities
Workzone Safety Press Conference
Montpelier Capital Plaza

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Republican Party Caucus

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Democratic Party Caucus

1:00 PM

Transportation Issues

Work Zone Safety and Slow Down to Get Around

  • Michael Casella, Division Manager, Casella Waste Management
  • Debra Ricker, Worksafe Traffic Control Industries
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Encore Capital Group
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

Federal Omnibus Funding Update

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Transportation Issues

VTrans Training Center;
Workforce Recruitment, Development and Retention

  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Colleen Montague, Employee Development Branch Manager, VTrans Training Center
10:30 AM

Transportation Issues

Project Delivery Bureau

  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Transportation Issues

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR
  • Brian Connaughton, Director of Transmission Services, VELCO
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 5, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Pittsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

Transportation Issues

VT Local Roads Update

  • Rep. Maureen Dakin, Colchester
  • Todd Eaton, Circuit Rider, Vermont Local Roads
  • Holly Hayden, VT Local Roads Program Coordinator
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Stu Johnson, Branch Manager, VT Local Roads (VLR)
1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 6, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Democratic Party Caucus

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Republican Party Caucus

2:30 PM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Strike-all Amendment
Walk through and Committee discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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9:00 AM

TBA

10:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Rep. David Sharpe
10:25 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
11:00 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, April 12, 2018
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9:00 AM

Transportation Issues

VT Paving Association
Update on paving in Vermont

  • Tom Custeau, Pike Industries
  • Mike Hedges, Highways Division Budget & Programming Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs, Paving Association of Vermont
  • Michael Speshock, Kubricky Construction
9:45 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Rep. Brian Keefe
  • Tom Moye, Air Pollution Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
11:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

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

TBA

Friday, April 13, 2018
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:30 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Review and Discussion

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

House Floor

Within Floor Time

Republican Party Caucus

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Democratic Party Caucus

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
1:15 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 1 Transportation Program
Section 3 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant
Section 5 Program Development-- Bike and Ped
Section 6 Aviation Program

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • James Feehan, Lobbyist, City Of Burlington
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
1:45 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 18 Central Garage
Section 19 Town Highway Aid

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
2:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 11 Abandoned Vessels

  • Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 27 ATV Operations Along Highways
Section 28-29 ATV Allocation of Fees and Penalties

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
3:30 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 9 Contingent Addition of VT Route 119 in the Town of Brattleboro to the State Highway System
Section 20 Public Private Partnerships

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
3:40 PM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 20 Public Private Partnerships

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Review and Discussion
Section 25 EVs

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Miller, Director, Public policy, Charge Point
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
10:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 30 Default Weight Limits on Town Highways
Section 31 Weight Limits in Cities/ Towns/ Villages
Section 32 Signs Indicating Weight Limits

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Shane O'Keefe, Town & Village Manager, Rockingham/Bellows Falls
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
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H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 40 Passing Motor Vehicles and Vulnerable Users

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Casella Waste Management
11:25 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Sections 33-39 Aircraft Fuel Tax

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Abby Shephard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 19, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

9:00 am to Noon
Committee Review and Discussion

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

House Floor

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After the Floor

Friday, April 20, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.367 - An act relating to requiring the removal of snow and ice from vehicles operated on public highways

  • Roland Bellavance, President, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Judy Donaghy, North Hero
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Ramos, Burlington
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Rep. Kurt Wright, Sponsor of Bill, Burlington
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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9:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Committee Discussion and Vote
Wright Amendment

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Party Caucuses

1:00 PM

TBA

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
10:40 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

  • Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor of amendment, House Committee on Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Rail Luncheon

Rail Car on the Tracks

12:55 PM

H.68 - An act relating to the definition of “resident” in the motor vehicle laws

  • Rep. Robert Frenier, Chelsea
1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Thursday, April 26, 2018
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9:30 AM

H.909 - An act relating to technical and clarifying changes in transportation-related laws

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

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Friday, April 27, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBA

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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Standard
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10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Party Caucuses

2:00 PM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Discussion

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

House Floor

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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11:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

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

House Floor

Thursday, May 3, 2018
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10:00 AM

H.549 - An act relating to the Petroleum Cleanup Fund

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association and American Petroleum Institute
  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rep. James Harrison, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor of Bill
10:30 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
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H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 32

  • Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 4, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

Monday, May 7, 2018
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1:00 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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9:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Committee Discussion of Amendments

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Section 25 Electric Vehicles

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:50 AM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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10:00 AM

House Floor

2:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, May 10, 2018
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10:00 AM

House Floor

1:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 11, 2018
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9:30 AM

House Floor

12:05 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Saturday, May 12, 2018
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1:30 PM

House Floor

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