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Senate Committee on Transportation (Room 3)

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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

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

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address


Thursday, January 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committees

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's address


Friday, January 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

9:30 AM

Senate Convenes


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

Senate Convenes

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion & Organization


Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association update

  • Roland Bellavance, President, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
9:30 AM

Transportation Issues

With comments from various other representing AGC

  • Mark Peloquin, Associated General Contractors
11:00 AM

Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association

  • Brian Hoar, President, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association

Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

9:30 AM

Rail Update

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Charles Hunter, General Manager, New England Central RR
10:00 AM

VTrans Agency Overview and Budget Adjustment

  • 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

Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

VTrans Strategic Plan and Results-Based Accountability

also Overview of Policy, Planning & Research Bureau

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Office of Highway Safety & Safety Alliance

  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Asset Management & Performance Bureau

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Project Delivery Bureau

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

Municipal Assistance Bureau

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Construction & Materials Bureau

  • David Hoyne, Construction & Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Maintenance & Operations Bureau

  • Wayne Gammell, Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns update

  • Karen Horn, Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
11:00 AM

Revenue Update

  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

Room 10

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
9:00 AM

Maintenance and Operations Bureau Program Overview

District organization / maintenance challenges with district personnel

  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Jerold Kinney, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 4 Randolph Garage
  • 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
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Bill Sargent, Bridge Crew Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Roy Willey, Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Maintenance and Operations Bureau Program Overview

VTrans Training Center
Workforce recruitment development and 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

Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Maintenance & Operations Bureau

Central Garage / TSMO / Town Grant Programs

  • Alec Portalupi, Technical Services Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Central Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Local Motion update

  • Emily Boedecker, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Jason Van Driesche, Director of Advocacy & Education
  • Tyler Wren, Wrenegade Sports
11:00 AM

Fleet Funding Initiative

  • Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, Dir, Vermont State Police

Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Project Delivery Bureau Program Overview

On time delivery - Production

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

Aid to towns

also annual reports review and DMV Miscellaneous bill

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

PDD Program Overview

Utilities in ROW, Education on State of Practice

  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor


Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

DMV Update

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Pittsley, Project Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Transportation Board Report

  • Vanessa Kittell, Chair, Transportation Board
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
10:30 AM

Transportation Budget

including Budget Adjustment Act

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PPAID Program Budget Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
9:15 AM

Public Transit Program Budget Overview

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

Aviation Program Budget Overview

  • Guy Rouelle, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Rail Program Budget Overview

  • Daniel Delabruere, Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Highway Division Budget Overview

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

Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Strategic Highway Safety Plan

also Vermont Safety Alliance update

  • Glen Button, Board Chair, Highway Safety Alliance
  • John Flannigan, Department of Public Safety
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

Vermont Local Roads Update

  • Todd Eaton, Circuit Rider, Vermont Local Roads
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Stu Johnson, Branch Manager, VT Local Roads (VLR)
11:00 AM

VW Bypass update

  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Performance Innovation & Excellence Section Overview

  • 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
10:00 AM

Commuter Rail Study Report

  • Carl Fowler, Citizen
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Accelerated Bridge Program

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation

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

Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Bridge Program Budget

  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management & Inspection Engineer, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Quechee Gorge Bridge

Legislative Report

  • Jackie Cassino, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

VW Bypass update

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

VADA Luncheon

Capitol Plaza Ethan Allen Room


Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Maintenance & Operations Bureau Budget

  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, 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
10:30 AM

Policy, Planning & Research Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

VTrans 2016 Fact Book& Annual Report

  • Eric Filkorn, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

State Vehicles Program

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Deborah Ferrell, Assistant Director of Government Business Services, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
11:00 AM

Exit 16 Reconstruction Project Update

  • 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

Wednesday, February 8, 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

First run through

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Vtrans Water Quality & Stormwater Compliance

including TMDL and TS4

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Operations Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Christy Witters, Stormwater Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation

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

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Update

  • 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
10:00 AM

DMV Dealer Regulations

Report review

  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
11:00 AM

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

Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

Continuation of previous testimony

  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Middlebury Tunnel Update

Joint Hearing with House Transportation Committee in Room 10

  • Brian Carpenter, Chairman, Middlebury Selectboard
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

Salt Brine

  • David Blackmore, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nichols, General Manager, District 3 Rutland, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

North Hero - Grand Isle Drawbridge Project

Joint Hearing of House and Senate Transportation Committees in Room 11

  • Wayne Symonds, Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Manchester-Bennington-Albany Amtrak Bus Service

also Review of Public Transportation Service Programs for Elderly & Disabled Citizens

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

Statewide Parcel Mapping

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

Vermont Local Government Day

Joint Hearing with House Transportation Committee in 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, Secretary, Cabot
  • Steven Lotspeich, Town Planner, Waterbury
  • Eric Osgood, Chair, Selectboard, Johnson
  • Kathleen Ramsay, Town Manager, Middlebury
  • Brian Story, Town Administrator, Johnson
1:00 PM

Vermont Rail Advisory Council

winter meeting AOT 5th Floor Boardroom, National Life


Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Municipal Roads General Permit

  • Jim Ryan, Environmental Analyst Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:45 AM

2016 Transportation Public Opinion Survey

  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant & Inspector Generals, UVM Trustees


Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Tactical Basin Planning Process

and Watershed Project database

  • Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

Tracking & Funding of Clean Water Projects

  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor


Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10 minutes after Floor

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

also distracted driving penalties and front license plate

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers' Association
  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Garry Scott, Vermont State Police
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus

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

Rest Areas Program Update

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Deborah Ferrell, Assistant Director of Government Business Services, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Liz Sanchez, Chief of Operations, Marketing & Sales, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:00 AM

Ignition Interlock Program Update

  • Dan Chadwick, Citizen
  • Steve Chicoine, Citizen
  • Rose Johnson, Citizen
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Field Trip

Tour of St. Johnsbury Correctional Center

2:15 PM

Vermont Senate Outreach Forum: St. Johnsbury

Public hearing with Senate Institutions and Senate Appropriations Committees at St. Johnsbury Welcome Center


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

Border Updates

Derby & Highgate Ports; Richford Bridge; A 35 Canadian Highway Upgrades

  • Carolyn Carlson, Structures Project Manager
  • Karen Songhurst, Policy Analyst, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Recycled Materials

  • Michael Casella, Casella Waste Management
  • Mladen Gagulic, Materials and Certification Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Waste and Recycling
  • Sarah Reeves, General Manager, Chittenden Solid Waste District
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Frank Stanley, Lobby, Myers Container Service Corp.
  • James Surwilo, Staff, Certification and Compliance Section, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:00 AM

Act 159 Section 15; Plug-in, Hybrid & EV Registration Fees

  • Daniel Dutcher, Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation

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

VTrans Bike/Ped Program Update

  • Sommer Bucossi, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Jonathan Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

DMV Budget Overview

  • Carol Harrison, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Kelley Lawrence, Financial Manager, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Technical Education & Workforce Training

  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
  • Mark Peloquin, Legislative Chair, Associated General Contractors
11:30 AM

Senate Floor


Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

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
11:00 AM

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

Sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, 14

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

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

Vermont Towing Association update

  • Mac Allen, Vermont Towing Association
  • Ron Charlebois, Vermont Towing Association
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont Towing Association
  • Mike Kollman, President, Vermont Towing Association
  • Bob Montminy, Owner, B&B Towing & Recovery
10:00 AM

FRA Bridge Maintenance Program

Rail Safety Operation Life Saver

  • 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
11:00 AM

Ignition Interlock Program Update

follow-up from previous testimony

  • Chauncey Liese, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

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

Sec. 15

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

Thursday, March 2, 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

Section 13

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

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

Secs. 12, 14, & 16

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Power
  • Shaun Corbett, Utilities Unit Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

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

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 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
  • Wanda Minoli, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Route 9 Chain up Area

  • Kevin Andrews, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rob Faley, Tranasportation Administrator, District 1 Bennington and District 3 Rutland, Agency of Transportation

Friday, March 3, 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

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
9:30 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
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

S.84 - An act relating to motor vehicle emissions

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Senator
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor


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

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
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10 minutes after Floor

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
  • Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

To Be Scheduled

11:30 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association Luncheon

at The Steak House, Berlin VT

1:00 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Pavers Association update

  • Mark Peloquin, Pike Industries
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeff Russo, Kubricky Construction
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs, Vermont Paving Association
  • Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Industries
10:00 AM

H.104 - An act relating to removal of vehicles and cargo from highways

  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
1:00 PM

FLOOR


Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.494 - 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
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR


Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10 minutes after FLOOR

H.494 - 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
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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

H.494 - 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
  • Costa Pappis, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, March 23, 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

  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:00 PM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly


Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

FLOOR


Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10 minutes after FLOOR

H.494 - 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
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Chairs Meeting

in Senate Finance


Wednesday, March 29, 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

Discussion of elimination of front license plate

  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

S.121 - An act relating to the use of colored lights on fire department and emergency medical service vehicles

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senator
  • Garry Scott, Vermont State Police
1:00 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Quechee Gorge Bridge

  • Jackie Cassino, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Chief Engineer and Director of Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

H.494 - 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
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

FLOOR


Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

11:30 AM

FLOOR


Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10 minutes after FLOOR

H.494 - 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
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, April 6, 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

  • 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 Council, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Rail Association Luncheon

Behind Capitol Plaza hotel

1:00 PM

FLOOR


Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

FLOOR


Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10 minutes after FLOOR

Committee Discussion

Reporting assignments for H.494 (T-Bill)


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

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

FLOOR


Thursday, April 13, 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

amendment 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

FLOOR


Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

FLOOR


Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

FLOOR


Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association Luncheon


Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

FLOOR


Tuesday, April 25, 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

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

Senate Convenes


Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Comments
8:30AM in Room 3
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee of Conference continued

10:00 AM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Convenes


Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments


Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled


Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
CDs
11-1
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor


Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Winter maintenance issues

  • Todd Law, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Valentine, Interim Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association update

  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

House Chamber

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address


Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Commission Discussion

10:00 AM

Governor's Highway Safety Alliance

update

  • Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Orange County
  • Glen Button, Impaired Driver Project Manager, Governor's Highway Safety Program
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Evelyn McFarlane, Agency of Transportation
  • Bruce Nyquist, Office of Highway Safety Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


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

Senate Convenes

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Program Overviews

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation

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

Municipal Mitigation Grants Program (MMGP)

  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Aviation Program

update

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

S.228 - An act relating to reducing points assessed against a person’s driving record following driver retraining

  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Agency Contracting Methods Update

  • Michelle Anderson, Chief of Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

update

  • Mark Peloquin, Legislative Chair, Associated General Contractors
11:00 AM

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
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Manchester-Bennington-Albany Amtrak Bus Service

also Public Transit for Elderly and Disabled

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

10:00 AM

North Hero - Grand Isle Drawbridge Project

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Section Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Sumner, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Border Updates

Derby & Highgate Ports, Richford Bridge, A-35 Canadian Hwy upgrade

  • Carolyn Carlson, Structures Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Amtrak Passenger Service to Burlington/Montreal

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Rail Safety Operation Life Saver

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Alan Franklin, Grants Program Manager, Rail Section, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

FRA Bridge Maintenance Program

  • Erin Charbonneau, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

VTrans Strategic Plan and Results-Based Accountability

  • 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

Senate Convenes


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

Middlebury Tunnel Update

Joint Public Hearing with House Transportation Committee in Room 10

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

Review of Committee actions from 2017

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

Senate Convenes


Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to 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, Interim Commissioner, DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
10:00 AM

Vermont Automobile Dealers Association

update

  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
11:00 AM

Transportation Revenue Update

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

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

11:00 AM

S.155 - An act relating to wrecker rotation lists

  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bob Montminy, Owner, B&B Towing & Recovery
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Session in House Chamber


Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Budget Overview

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

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
11:30 AM

Budget Adjustment Discussion

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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
10:00 AM

DMV Budget Overview

  • Carol Harrison, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, DMV, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jordan Villa, Project Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

update

  • Ken Brown, LVRT Project Manager, VAST
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Rail System Update

  • David Wulfson, Director, Vermont Rail System
10:00 AM

Public Transit Program Budget Overview

  • Barbara Donovan, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Overview and Budget

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

Senate Convenes


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

Senate Convenes

15 Minutes after FLOOR

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

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Municipal Assistance Bureau Budget

  • Sue Scribner, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Rail Program Budget

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Aviation Program Budget

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

F & A VTrans Performance, Innovation and Excellence Section

Monitoring & Improvement

  • Mike Lozier, Continuous Improvement Program Manager, Finance & Administration Division, 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
9:30 AM

Federal Infrastructure Update

Joint Meeting with House Transportation Committee in Room 11

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
10:30 AM

S.247 - An act relating to enforcement of motor vehicle overweight laws

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Jake Elovirta, Director of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Sponsor
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Wayne Williams, OMYA
12:00 PM

VADA Luncheon

at Capitol Plaza

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

S.152 - An act relating to an endorsement for three-wheeled motorcycles

Potential inclusion of S. 152 into S. 272

  • Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor
  • Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor
  • Mark Franco, Wilkins Harley Davidson
  • Mark Franco, Wilkins Harley Davidson
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Alex Marinello, Wilkins Harley Davidson
  • Alex Marinello, Wilkins Harley Davidson
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Division Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

19 VSA Sec 10g Report for Rail & Aviation Sections

  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

VT Local Roads Update

  • Todd Eaton, Circuit Rider, Vermont Local Roads
  • H. Hayden, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, VTrans Training Center Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • S Johnson, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Maintenance Challenges

w District Personnel

  • 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
  • Ernie Patnoe, Maintenance Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Rogers, Maintenance and Operations Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Russo, 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
  • Michael Yanotti, Clarendon Garage Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Revamping VTrans Project Selection & Prioritization Process

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans F&A Training Center

Workforce Recruitment, Development & 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, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

PPB On time delivery production

  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

PPR Mapping

Town Highway Maps & Route Log System

  • Johnathan Croft, Chief of Mapping, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

PPD Utilities in the ROW

Education on State of Practice

  • Robert White, Right of Way Chief, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

AMP Asset Management Plan

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

Senate Convenes


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

PPR (Policy, Planning & Research Bureau) - Autonomous Vehicles

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Governor's Highway Safety Program

Budget overview and Seat Belt Enforcement Issues

  • 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
10:30 AM

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

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers' Association
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

VTrans 2016 Fact Book& Annual Report

also VTransparency

  • Jacqui LeBlanc, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Viani, Performance Chief, Finance and Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Quechee Gorge Bridge

  • Regio Cooper, Citizen
  • Joellen Tarallo-Falk, Project Director, Center for Health and Learning and VT Suicide Prevention Center
11:15 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

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

Review and Analysis of Federal Funding Proposals

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

Long Range Transportation Plan

  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

19 VSA Sec 10g Report for Project Development

  • Chad Allen, Director of Asset Management & Performance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Recycled Materials

  • Jeff Myers, President, Myers Waste and Recycling
  • Emily Parkany, Research Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • James "Buzz" Surwilo, Environmental Analyst, Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


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

Joint Committee Meeting

  • 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 Hearing

11:15 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
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Water Quality

also Storm Water Utility Report

  • Craig DiGiammarino, Highway Division Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Local Motion update

  • Kate McCarthy, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jason Van Driesche, Director of Advocacy & Education, Local Motion
  • Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Director of Transportation Efficiency, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
10:30 AM

TBA

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

Clean Water Initiative 2017 Investment Report

  • Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jim Ryan, Stormwater Program Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

T-Bill Sections 2,3, 13

also Sections 16,17, Exit 14 and Signal Updates

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association update

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

School Bus Safety

  • Becky Congdon, Transportation Coordinator, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
  • Patrick McManamon, Chief of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • John Sharrow, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Jackie Terry, Bus Driver, Addison NW Supervisory Union
11:00 AM

T- Bill Section 12

  • Michelle Anderson, Chief of Contract Administration, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

11:30 AM

T-Bill sections 10-11

  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation

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

T-Bill Sections 5,6,7,8

  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • John Dunleavy, Assistant Attorney General, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

T-Bill Aircraft Fuel Tax

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

T-Bill Section 14

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

Senate Convenes


Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

New England Central RR Update

  • Charles Hunter, General Manager, New England Central RR
9:30 AM

Rest Areas Program Update

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Deborah Ferrell, Executive Manager, Government Business Services Division, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Liz Sanchez, Chief of Operations, Marketing & Sales, Department of Buildings & General Services
10:30 AM

Exit 16 Re-construction

  • Jesse Devlin, Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dawn Francis, Town Manager, Colchester
  • Mike Lacroix, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Robie, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Jenny Ronis, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 Minutes after FLOOR

Abandoned Vessels

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kim Greenwood, Director of Environmental Compliance, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

TBA


Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

T-bill Section 15 Gasoline Assessments

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • 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
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

School Bus Safety

continuation of discussion

  • Keith Flynn, Chief, Governor's Highway Safety Program, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Motor Vehicle Weight Limits in incorporated villages

  • Mat Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Gene Cote, Enforcement Division, Dept. of Motor Vehicles
  • Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Shane O'Keefe, Town & Village Manager, Rockingham/Bellows Falls
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Cass Wright, Select Board Member, Town of Rockingham
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Aviation Bureau/Rail Bureau merger

  • Trini Brassard, Assistant Director of Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Aviation & Rail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

T-Bill Sections 18 & 19

Electric vehicle charging issues

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • 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
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:00 AM

Agency IT Plan & ADS Transition

  • Tom Buonomo, Agency Director - Digital Services, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Shawn Nailor, Deputy Director, Agency of Digital Services
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

T-Bill Section 9

Furnishing alcohol to minors, operating ATV's and snowmobiles under influence of alcohol

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hugh O'Donnell, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • George Scribner, Enforcement Division, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
10:00 AM

T-Bill Section 4

addition to state highway system

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

TBA

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, March 6, 2018
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for Town Meeting Day week


Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Following Floor

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

As Floor time allows.

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

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

  • Amy Gamble, Transportation Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
12:30

Senate Convenes


Thursday, March 15, 2018
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9:00 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
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S.272 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to motor vehicles

Amendment

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
10:30

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

1:00

Senate Convenes


Friday, March 16, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

  • William Elovirta, Director of Enforcement, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
11:30 AM

Senate Floor


Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS CANCELED


Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

Sections 19-20

  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
10:00 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
  • Kim Greenwood, Director of Environmental Compliance, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
1:00 PM

Senate Floor


Thursday, March 22, 2018
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9:00 AM

Burlington Airport

State funding

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Gene Richards, Director of Aviation, Burlington International Airport
10:00 AM

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

Section 12

  • Chris Magnan, Board Secretary, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Lenore Marema, Vice President of Government Affairs, Surety and Fidelity Association of America
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H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Central Garage (Section 13)

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Senate Floor


Friday, March 23, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

Sec 21 - Town highway aid

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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H.917 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to transportation-related law

Proposed addition of a town highway bridge project; replacement of bridge over Otter Creek

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Barbara Murphy, House Committee on Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

H.620 - An act relating to State-owned airports and economic development

Introduction

  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter
11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes


Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.620 - An act relating to State-owned airports and economic development

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

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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9:30 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
11:00 AM

Aviation Fuel Tax

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

Thursday, March 29, 2018
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9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Update from VAST

  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
9:30 AM

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

Town Highway Aid information

  • 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
10:00 AM

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

Aviation Fuel Tax Proposal (Draft)

  • 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
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 30, 2018
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9:00 AM

Abandoned Vessels

  • Trevor Carbo, Vermont State Police
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kimberly Greenwood, Director of Environmental Compliance, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • James Whitcomb, Captain, Vermont State Police
10:00 AM

Transportation Funding - Federal Omnibus Bill

  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

EV Contributions to Transportation Infrastructure

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

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

Sections on Town Highway Aid

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • 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
10:45 AM

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

Aviation Fuel Tax issues; FAA compliance issues

  • Rep. Fred Baser, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Samuel Young, Sponsor

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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9:00 AM

VT Transportation Board Update

  • David Coen, Chairman, VT Transportation Board
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
9:30 AM

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

Sections 18 & 19: EV Contributions to Transportation Infrastructure

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Melissa Bailey, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Robert Dostis, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Analyst, Agency of Transportation
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Kevin Miller, Director, Public policy, Charge Point
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

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

Review draft 1.1 of strike-all amendment

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

Thursday, April 5, 2018
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9:00 AM

Vermont Pavers Association update

  • Jay Perkins, Vice-President, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paving Association
  • Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Industries
9:30 AM

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

Sections 19&20 language

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

Aircraft fuel tax language, update.
Also abandoned vessels

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Abby Shephard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
11:00 AM

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

P3 section

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Friday, April 6, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

Section dealing with ATV Enforcement issues, also access to ROW by utility

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, VELCO
  • Brian Connaughtson, VELCO
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:30 AM

Update from Work Zone Safety

  • Michael Casella, Division Manager, Casella Waste Management
  • Debra Ricker, Worksafe Traffic Control Industries
10:00 AM

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

Burlington airport

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

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

Strike-all draft 2.1

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

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

ATV language proposed by F&W; also ownership of road in Brattleboro; also aviation fuel tax language; also vulnerable users language; abandoned vessels language update

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Danny Hale, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Senate Government Operations Committee

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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10:00 AM

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

Abandoned vessels, various other outstanding issues; vulnerable users language, town highway aid

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tess Kennedy, Lobbyist, Casella Waste Management
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 12, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

Brattleboro road to bridge to NH, and other items still outstanding

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, April 13, 2018
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

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

Final review of all sections, possible vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Heritage Aviation

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

Assignment of reporters for various sections

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

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 19, 2018
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, April 20, 2018
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10:00 AM

Electric Vehicles

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dan Potter, Energy Policy and Program Analyst, Department of Public Service
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

15 minutes after FLOOR

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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9:00 AM

TBD

12:00 PM

Rail Association Luncheon

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, April 26, 2018
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9:00 AM

TBD

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, April 27, 2018
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9:30 AM

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

As Passed by the House

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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9:00 AM

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

Review of As House Passed version:
Section on seat belts

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

Senate Convenes


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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9:00 AM

TBD

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Thursday, May 3, 2018
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9:00 AM

TBD

1:00 PM

Senate Convenes


Friday, May 4, 2018
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9:00 AM

TBD

11:30 AM

Senate Convenes


Monday, May 7, 2018
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12:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion