House Committee on Appropriations (Room 42)

The House Committee on Appropriations considers matters relating to appropriating money from the state treasury.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Convenes

2017 General Assembly

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Convenes

when House recesses

Committee Organization

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Oath of Office for Elected Officials

when House Adjourns

Committee Discussion

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Friday, January 6, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Commission Discussion

Budget Tutorial

9:00 AM

Overview and Discussion

Medicaid Finance 101

• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Tutorials

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, January 9, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Overview

• Tracy O'Connell, Financial Manager, Agency of Human Services
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Protection to Persons and Property

• Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  
• Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
  

3:00 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

General Education

• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Martha Maksym, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

9:45 AM

Tutorials

• Sarah Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Selina Hickman, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
  

10:30 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Higher Education

• Elaine Collins, President, Johnson State College
  
• Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  

11:00 AM

iPad Training

• Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Updates:

All-Payer Model

• Ena Backus, Deputy Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  
• Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  

2:00 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - GMCB

• Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  
• Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  

3:00 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Single Audit Reserve; Single Audit 101

• Susan Mesner, Economist, State Auditor's Office
  

3:45 PM

Committee Discussion

4:45 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - DVHA

10:15 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - DCF

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Natural Resources

• Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Joanna Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Julie Slack Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

2:00 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Protection to Persons and Property - Pre-trial Services

• Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  
• William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

2:45 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Labor

• Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Chad Wawrzyniak, Director of Finance, Department of Labor
  

3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Direct Applications and Reversions; Fund Transfers; Exempt Positions; Risk Management

• Emily Byrne, Director, Budget Management Division, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - Mental Health

10:00 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - DAIL

10:30 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - Health

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Protection to Persons & Property

• Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victims Services
  

2:00 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Non-budgeted Revenue Account -- BAA and Background

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

State Holiday

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services

• Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

10:30 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Human Services - Veteran's Home

• Charlie Dickerson, Board Member, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Al Faxton, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Joseph Krawczyk, Chair, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

• Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Clean Water Report

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

10:00 AM

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

Room: 11

• Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
  

11:15 AM

Recommendations for the Future of Vermont Health Connect

Room 42

• John Schaeffer, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  
• Don VanSlochem, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  
• David Weiher, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Protection to persons and property

• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

2:30 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Public Hearing -- Room 11
Please sign-up in advance: 828-5767 or tutton@leg.state.vt.us

• Meagan Gallagher, Planned Parenthood
  
• Beth Walsh, American Federation of Teachers
  
• Stephen Whittaker, self
  

3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion -- Room 42

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Emergency Board Meeting

Consensus Revenue Forecast
Governor's Ceremonial Office - State House

11:00 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

• Emily Byrne, Director, Budget Management Division, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Consensus Revenue Forecast Review

• Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Transportation

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  

9:00 AM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY2017 Budget Adjustment

Summary

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

FY2017 Budget Adjustment

53rd Week of Medicaid/27th Pay Period

• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

Vermont's 10-Year Tax Study

• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

House Caucus

Democrats in the Well of the House
Republicans in Room 11

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

Well of the House

after Jt Assembly

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Overview

• Emily Byrne, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

State Information Technology Reports

• Daniel Smith, Contractor, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government - Dept. of Finance

• Emily Byrne, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

TBA

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2017 Budget Adjustment

Members' Amendments for 2nd reading

9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Michelle Anderson, Interim Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Tom Cheney, Interim Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Ronald E. Hubert, Committee Liaison, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Training

iPads

• Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

House Convenes

FY2017 Budget Adjustment - 2nd Reading

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2017 Budget Adjustment

Members' amendments for 3rd reading

9:30 AM

House Convenes

FY2017 Budget Adjustment - 3rd reading

10:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Overview of Administration's Education Proposal

• Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  
• Martha Maksym, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons and Property

• Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

General Government

• Alexa Lewis, Financial Director, Department of Taxes
  
• Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  
• Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
  
• Jeff Cavender, Director Marketing and Sales, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

11:00 AM

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

• Rep. Steve Beyor, Reporter, House Fish, Wildlife & Water Resources Committee
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Education Proposal - Brigham Decision Conflicts

• Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Programmatic Performance Measure Budget Report;
PIVOT

• Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
  
• James Condos, Secretary of State
  
• Cathy Deyo, Business Manager, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  

2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons and Property

• Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  
• Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Rep. Timothy Briglin, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Health Care
  
• Brian Evans, Chief Fiscal Officer, Department for Children and Families
  
• Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  
• Michael Stevens, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

3:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  
• Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 3, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Lora Evans, Business Manager
  
• Matthew Valerio, Defender General
  

9:15 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  

1:30 PM

TBA

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Jason Gibbs, Chief of Staff, Executive Office (Gov)
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  

11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor
  
• Susan Mesner, Economist, State Auditor's Office
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• James Nash, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Department of Information & Innovation
  
• John Quinn, Chief Innovation Officer, Governor's Office
  
• Darwin Thompson, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
  

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

• June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
  

3:15 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Bill Kelley, Finance & Administration Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  

10:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Joseph Krawczyk, President, Board of Trustees, Vermont Veterans' Home
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer
  

3:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons and Property

• Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  
• Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
  
• Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  

2:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Higher Education

• Rob Cunningham, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Public Television
  
• Holly Groschner, President and CEO, Vermont Public Television
  

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program,Vermont Department of Health
  

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

FY2018 Education Proposal

• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Labor

• Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  
• Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
  

3:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Teachers Health Care

• Laura Soares, President, Vermont Education Health Initiative
  

10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Barbara Bernardini, Business Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  
• William Boynyak, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  
• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  
• Marc Metayer, SIU Grants Program Manager, Department of State's Attorneys
  

11:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

DDAIL - Vocational Rehabilitation

• Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  
• James Smith, Assistant Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

Medicaid Trends

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  
• Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Services

• Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  
• Hannah Myers, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
  

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Monday, February 13, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

6:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Joint House and Senate Community-Based Public Hearings
Rutland Hearing:

• Steve Belitsos, Vermont State Colleges
  
• Jo Berger, Burlington
  
• Erika Berner, Supporting: Rutland Regional Planning Commission, Wallingford
  
• John Birch, Support for Heat Squad, West Rutland
  
• Ranny Bledsoe, Superintendent, St. Johnsbury School District
  
• Susan Bloomer, Supporting: Addison County Parent Child Center, Rutland City
  
• DW Bouchard, Glover
  
• Stacy Burnstein, Project Manager, WLEB, Walden
  
• Derek Campbell, Lyndonville
  
• Susan Cherry, Executive Director, The Community Restorative Justice Center
  
• Agnes Clift, South Burlington
  
• Kim Coe, Burlington
  
• Cathleen Corein, North Springfield
  
• Martha Coulter, Castleton State University
  
• Dick Courcelle, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Mental Health Services
  
• Jennifer Craig, Supporting: Micro Businesses, Hyde Park
  
• Jessica D'Adamo, Morrisville
  
• Jan Demers, Executive Director, CVOEO
  
• Robyn Doley, Lamoille County Mental Health, Johnson
  
• Jerry Doody, Colchester
  
• John Duffy, Supporting: Parent Child Centers, Morrisville
  
• Scott Duffy, Weathersfield
  
• Kate Evans, Winooski
  
• Peggy Farabaugh, Vernon, VT
  
• Leslie Ferrer, Burlington
  
• Jim Fitzpatrick
  
• Courtney Fitzpatrick, Burlington
  
• Morna Flaum, Supporting: Vermont State Colleges, Johnson
  
• Gwen Flewelling, Supporting: Rutland County Parent Child Center, Rutland Town
  
• Roger Guest, Bellows Falls
  
• Robin Guillian, Burlington
  
• Bill Hale, NOFA Mentoring Program, Walden
  
• Paul Harlow, Westminster
  
• James Hatterman, Newport
  
• Gordon Hayward, Westminster
  
• Trisha Ingalls, Heat Squad, West Glover
  
• Mary Johnson, Supporting: Capstone Community Action, Hyde Park
  
• Patti Lancaster, Supporting: Rutland County Parent Child Center, Mendon
  
• Robert Laneau, Springfield
  
• Paul Langevin, Supporting: Home Providers, Johnson
  
• Mary Lemson, Supporting: Rutland Regional Planning Commission, Rutland
  
• Sierra Lowell, Craftsbury
  
• Heather Lytle, Danville
  
• Denise Mason, Economic Programming, Southeastern VT Community Action
  
• Jim Matteau, Westminster
  
• Caitlin McCluskey, Castleton State University
  
• Catie Michael, Essex
  
• William Mills, Supporting: Rutland County Parent Child Center, Brandon
  
• Paula Nadeau, Waterbury
  
• Kristen Neuf, Brattleboro
  
• Linda Olson, Governmental Affairs Director, American Federation of Teachers
  
• Louis Palmer, Castleton State University
  
• Michelle Parson, Lyndonville
  
• Melanie Paskevich, HEAT Squad Program Manager, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  
• Audrey Phillip, Castleton State University
  
• Judy Pransky, Home Provider, Danville, VT, Camp Laughing Turtle & Cherry Street Playcare
  
• Kristi Reed
  
• Bob Reuter, Vermont Energy Works
  
• Heather Riemer, Burlington
  
• Adam Rosenberg, Supporting: Rutland County Supervisory Union, North Clarendon
  
• Karen Ruben, Burlington
  
• Liz Ruffa, Vermont Valley Network
  
• Barbara Russ, South Burlington
  
• Tyrone Shaw, Supporting: Vermont State Colleges, Bakersfield
  
• Judy Siler, Guilford, VT
  
• Linda Simoneaux
  
• Eric Skovsted, Barnet
  
• Douglas Smith, Grand Isle
  
• Connie Stabler, South Burlington, South Burlington
  
• Jennifer Stratton, Lamoille County Mental Health, Walden
  
• Joyce Sullivan, Westminster
  
• Corey Trimmer, Westminster
  
• Linda Waite-Simpson, Former Representative, Essex Junction
  
• Kathleen Wanner, Executive Director, Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association
  
• Scott Woodward, Supporting: VT Early Childhood Business Council, Rutland
  
• Joseph Zingale, Rutland Town
  

7:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Natural Resources

• Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Rep. Carol Ode, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  
• Peter Walke, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:15 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Natural Resources

• Kristin Freeman, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Sam Lincoln, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Rep. Amy Sheldon, Committee Liaison, House Committee on Agriculture and Forests
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Thomas Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• JoaAnne Chadwick, Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  
• Rick Hallenbeck, Deputy Director, Department of Public Safety
  
• Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Addressing the FY2018 State Budget Gap

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Higher Education

• Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  
• Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
  

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Maj Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  
• Kenn Gregg, Financial Manager, Vermont National Guard
  

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Commerce

• Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  
• Benjamin Cadwallader, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
  
• Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  
• Stephen Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Commerce

• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Higher Education

• Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  
• Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Elections of SAA; Adjutant General and UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• David Cameron, Business Manager, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Government

• Megan Polyte, Vermont Lieutenant Governor's Office
  
• David Zuckerman, Vermont Lieutenant Governor
  

3:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

3:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
  
• Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  
• William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

6:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Public Hearing - Room 11, State House

• Steve Alexander, Addison County Parent Child Center, Lincoln
  
• Kaiya Andrews, Waterbury
  
• Misse Axelrod, Roxbury
  
• Lyn Blackwell, East Montpelier
  
• Heidi Broner, Montpelier
  
• Virginia Burley, East Montpelier
  
• Cindy Daniels, VCCPA
  
• Kate Dempsey, Warren
  
• Heather Holter, Roxbury
  
• Claire Kendall, Moretown
  
• Shannon Kennelly, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  
• Susan Loynd, Human Resources Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  
• Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  
• John Montes
  
• Kathleen Moore, Marshfield
  
• Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  
• Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Joshua Sevits
  
• Deb Snell, President, AFT Vermont, Moretown
  
• Liz Sortino, Family Center of Washington County
  
• Beth Stein, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  
• Stephen Whitaker, Montpelier
  
• Cassie Willner, Vermont Afterschool
  

7:00 PM

Adjourn Public Hearing

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Friday, February 17, 2017

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Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Higher Education

• Scott Giles, President and CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  
• Tom Little, Vice-President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Natural Resources

• Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Natural Resources

• Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joanna Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Natural Resources

• Kimberley Lashua, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  
• Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  

2:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Service Board
  
• Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, February 20, 2017

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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

State Holiday -- Offices are Closed

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Protection to Persons & Property

• Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  
• Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Commerce & Community Development

• Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Steven Cook, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  
• Mary Nowlan, Editor, Vermont Life Magazine
  
• Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Education

• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Bill Talbott, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Vermont Fairs Association

Informal Visitors

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Transportation

• Robert Ide, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 24, 2017

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8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

General Education

• Bill Talbott, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, February 27, 2017

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10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Sec. E.301

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Transportation

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

2:30 PM

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

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Mark-up Ideas

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Advocates Hearing - Human Services Sections
Room 10 -- time limits will apply -- please sign-up in advance
with Theresa at tutton@leg.state.vt.us

• Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Faye Conte, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  
• Molly Dugan, Cathedral Square Corporation
  
• Meagan Gallagher, Planned Parenthood
  
• Dan Hoxworth, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  
• Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  
• Sara Kobylenski , Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
  
• Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Emily Marshia, Parent Child Center Network
  
• Robyn Freedner McGuire, Let's Grow Kids
  
• Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
  
• Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
  
• Steve Pouliot, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  
• John Shullenberger, Coalition for Tobacco Free Vermont
  
• Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
  
• Sarah Woodward, Spectrum Youth Services
  
• Sarah Zwikelmaier, United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP)
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

3:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Room 42

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

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9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Legislative Members' Suggestions -- Room 42
Please sign-up in advance w/Theresa: tutton@leg.state.vt.us
or x5767.

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
  
• Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs
  
• Rep. Rachael Fields, Bennington
  
• Rep. Matthew Hill, Johnson
  
• Rep. Martin LaLonde, South Burlington
  
• Rep. Carol Ode, Burlington
  
• Rep. Valerie A. Stuart, Brattleboro
  
• Rep. Kurt Wright, Burlington
  

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

National Conference of State Legislatures

• Erica MacKellar, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
  

1:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Legislative Budgets

• Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Chrissy Gilhuly, Supervisor of Committee Services, Legislative Council
  
• Agatha Kessler, Deputy Director of Operations, Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  
• Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

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8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 3, 2017

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8:00 AM

Presentation

Clean Water Act -- Room 11
*ALL Legislators Welcome*

• Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Neil Kamman, Manager, Monitoring, Assessment & Planning, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

9:20 AM

Recess for Break

9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Advocates Hearing -- Room 10 -- All NON-Human Services Sections -- Please sign-up in advance w/Theresa:
tutton@leg.state.vt.us -- time limits will apply.

• Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  
• Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  
• Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  
• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  
• Troy Dare, Engineer Technician, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
  
• Victor Ehly, AFT-VT
  
• Jamey Fidel, Forest Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Phil Huffman, The Nature Conservancy
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  
• Annette Rexroad, VT Small Business Development Center
  
• Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont  FEED
  
• Patricia Tedesco, Home Access Program, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  
• Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  

10:30 AM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

10:45 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Room 42 -- Budget Gap

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:15 AM

Commission Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, March 13, 2017

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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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Standard

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9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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9:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

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8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 17, 2017

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8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

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9:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Administration's Proposal on Tobacco Funds/Board

• Julie Arel, Director, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  
• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
  

3:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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9:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

• Rep. Mary Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  

11:00 AM

H.326 - An act relating to eligibility and calculation of grant or subsidy amount for Reach Up, Reach Ahead, and the Child Care Services Program

• Rep. Brian Keefe, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

11:30 AM

H.308 - An act relating to the Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel

• Rep. Martin LaLonde, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

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8:30 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

H.504 - An act relating to career technical education, special education, and education weightings

• Rep. Dylan Giambatista, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  

9:20 AM

H.513 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes to education law

• Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  

9:40 AM

H.510 - An act relating to the cost share for State agricultural water quality financial assistance grants

• Rep. David Ainsworth, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  

10:00 AM

H.508 - An act relating to building resilience for individuals experiencing adverse childhood experiences

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

10:20 AM

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

• Rep. John Gannon, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Ronald E. Hubert, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

10:40 AM

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

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  

11:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

11:20 AM

H.216 - An act relating to Lifeline benefits

• Rep. Michael Yantachka, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

3:50 PM

Adjourn

4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Election of Judges

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Friday, March 24, 2017

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8:45 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, March 27, 2017

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10:00 AM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Committee Discussion/Vote

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

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9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Convenes

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

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Meeting Record

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Overview

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

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8:30 AM

H.518 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members amendments for 2nd reading

9:30 AM

House Convenes

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Friday, March 31, 2017

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8:30 AM

H.518 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members amendments for 3rd reading

9:30 AM

House Convenes

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Monday, April 3, 2017

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10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

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10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

After House Floor Announcements

Caucuses

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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9:30 AM

No Committee Meeting

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

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9:30 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

1. Special Funds - deleting, investing and updating funds.
2. CAFR - Tutorial and Update
3. Internal Service Funds -- how the money flows between departments.

• Emily Byrne, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Friday, April 7, 2017

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9:00 AM

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

• Rep. William Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  
• Bill Duchac, Policy & Mediation Director, Office of Risk Management, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Stephen Monahan, Director Workers' Compensation and Safety Division, Department of Labor
  
• Rep. Paul N. Poirier, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

11:00 AM

H.492 - An act relating to the Racial Justice Oversight Board

Voted--as amended by the Committee -- 10-0-1

• Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. Ruqaiyah "Kiah" Morris, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

12:00 PM

Tutorials and Q&A

HR re-classification reports - highlights and recommendations
-Willis classification system
-future modifications to Vermont system?
-other states?

• John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  
• Molly Paulger, Classification Director, Department of Human Resources
  
• Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
  

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Monday, April 10, 2017

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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

after floor adjournment

H.197 - An act relating to mental health parity for workers’ compensation

• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Tutorials and Q&A

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - CAFR

• Emily Byrne, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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9:30 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Fee-for-space

• Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  
• Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Paul Rousseau, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  

10:15 AM

TBA

Lyndon-Johnson Merger; enrollment; health of State Colleges

• Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  
• Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  

11:00 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

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9:00 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Green Mountain Care Board -
+Functions
+Designated Agencies under the GMCB umbrella? Fiscal Impacts?

• Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  
• Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  

10:00 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Designated Agencies

• Catherine Burns, Quality Director, Vermont Care Partners
  
• Susan Loynd, Human Resources Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  
• Sandy McGuire, Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Vermont Care Partners
  
• Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
  

10:45 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Efficiency Vermont

• Elizabeth Gamache, Director, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Jim Massie, Budget and Reporting Director, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Charlie Smith, Director of Operations, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
  
• David Westman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Friday, April 14, 2017

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9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

S.20 - An act relating to permanent licenses for persons 66 years of age or older

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, April 17, 2017

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10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

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10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

Tutorials and Q&A

Adverse Childhood Experiences

• Patrick Flood, CEO, Northern Counties Health Care
  

3:30 PM

S.130 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

• Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  
• James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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9:00 AM

S.130 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

9:30 AM

Updates:

Vermont Hospitals Fiscal Health

• Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  

10:30 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

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8:30 AM

S.130 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education laws

• James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Rep. David Sharpe, Chair, House Committee on Education
  

9:30 AM

Followup Discussion

Efficiency Vermont

• James Massie, Budget and Reporting Director, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont
  

10:30 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Health Care in Vermont/Accountable Care Organizations

• Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

After floor adjournment

S.52 - An act relating to the Public Service Board, energy, and telecommunications

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Friday, April 21, 2017

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9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

11:00 AM

H.213 - An act relating to establishing statewide access to drug and DUI treatment courts

• Rep. Maxine Grad, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  
• Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Monday, April 24, 2017

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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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9:00 AM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. George W. Till, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

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8:30 AM

H.122 - An act relating to appropriations for Vermont State Colleges

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. David Sharpe, Chair, House Committee on Education
  

9:00 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Connectivity in Schools

• Peter Drescher, Education Technology Coordinator, Agency of Education
  

10:00 AM

Tutorials and Q&A

Retirement

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

11:30 AM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

Committee Discussion

1:05 PM

S.122 - An act relating to increased flexibility for school district mergers

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

H.518 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview of Senate Proposal

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

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8:30 AM

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

• Rep. Maida Townsend, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Continued Overview of Senate Proposal

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Senate Proposal of Amendment

• Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
  

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Monday, May 1, 2017

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

• Rep. William Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• James Condon, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
  

3:00 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

• Rep. William Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Richard Lawrence, Reporter
  
• Rep. Valerie A. Stuart, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

• Rep. John Gannon, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Cynthia Weed, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

10:50 AM

S.103 - An act relating to the regulation of toxic substances and hazardous materials

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources
  

2:30 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

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9:00 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

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Thursday, May 4, 2017

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9:00 AM

TBA

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

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Friday, May 5, 2017

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

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Standard

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10:15 AM

TBA

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

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9:30 AM

H.542 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Vote: 11-0-0

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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10:00 AM

Overview

OneCare

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Monday, December 18, 2017

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Standard

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10:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Governor's Proposed - Overview

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services - Central Office

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

3:00 PM

Training

iPad refresher

• Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
  

3:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Review next day's agenda

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

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Standard

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8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - DVHA

• Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

10:00 AM

Recess for Break

10:10 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - Health

• Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  

11:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - DDAIL

• Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

General Government - Tax - Current Use

• Douglas Farnham, Economist, Department of Taxes
  

1:30 PM

Presentation

Performance-Based Budgeting

• Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
  

2:30 PM

Presentation

FY2019 Budget Pressures & Obligations; & Reserves

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:15 PM

Recess for Break

3:25 PM

Presentation

Potential Federal Issues Regarding Health Care

• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Review next day agenda

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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Standard

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8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - DCF

• Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  

10:00 AM

Recess for Break

10:10 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - Mental Health

• Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  

11:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - Corrections

• Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

11:45 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - Corrections - Attorney General's Office

• William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

• Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  

2:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

General Education

• Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  
• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

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Standard

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10:00 AM

2018 Legislative Session Begins

House Floor

after floor adjourns

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Caucus

2:15 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

General Government - Computer Modernization Fund

• Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

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Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Human Services - DCF - District Position Reductions, Housing Subsidy; Child Care Subsidy

• Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  
• Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  

9:30 AM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

Joint Assembly adjournment

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 5, 2018

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Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Cost Sharing Reductions

• Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

9:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Debt Service

• Scott Baker, Director of Financial Planning, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

10:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Education - Technical Amendments

• Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Education - Weighting Study

• Rep. David Sharpe, Chair, House Committee on Education
  

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

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9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

• Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division
  

11:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Well of the House

1:00 PM

House Caucus

2:45 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

DCF - Children's Integrated Services

• Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Child Development, Department for Children and Families
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Mark-Up, including Standing Committee Responses

10:00 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Transportation

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

Special Education Funding Report

• Tammy Kolbe, Assistant Professor, University of Vermont
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Public Hearing - Room 10
Please sign-up in advance with Theresa Utton-Jerman at
tutton@leg.state.vt.us or 802-828-5767

• Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  
• Peter Kellerman, Co-Director, John W. Graham Emergency Shelter
  
• Claire Kendall, Parent Child Center Network
  
• Sara Kobylenski , Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
  
• Matt Levin, Executive Director, Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Linda Ryan, Martha's Kitchen, St. Albans
  
• Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
  

2:30 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Public Hearing Adjourns

2:45 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Technical Amendments

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 11, 2018

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Mark-up

9:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

ACCD - Vermont Life Magazine

• Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Technical Adjustments

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Transportation

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 12, 2018

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8:30 AM

Introduction

The Volkner Alliance

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

9:00 AM

Presentation

Truth & Integrity in State Budgeting

• Bill Glasgall, Director of State & Local Programs, The Volcker Alliance
  

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

11:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and Vote

12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

Income taxes and federal tax reform, Friday 1/12
Room 10

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Monday, January 15, 2018

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10:00 AM

State Holiday

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Republican Caucus

1:00 PM

Caucus

2:15 PM

TBA

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Presentation

Stress-Testing States

• Dan White, Director, Moody's Analytics
  

10:30 AM

Presentation

Stress Testing the Utah State Budget

• Jonathan Ball, Director, Utah Fiscal Analyst Office
  

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Conversations

Stress Testing and Reserves

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Members' Amendments for 2nd Reading

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Emergency Board Meeting

Consensus Forecast Presentation
Governor's Ceremonial Office

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Presentation

Consensus Forecast
Working Lunch in Room 42

• Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Friday, January 19, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Members' Amendments for 3rd Reading

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

after floor

Committee Discussion

Reports Review

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Special Education

Expanding and Strengthening Best-Practice Supports

• Nathan Levenson, President, District Management Group
  

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

or House Floor

After floor

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

After Joint Assembly

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review Governor's Recommended FY2019 State Budget

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Reports

10:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  
• Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Independent Review of IT Projects

Consolidated Summary

• Daniel Smith, Contractor, P&C Software Services, LLC, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

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8:30 AM

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

• Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  

9:00 AM

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

• Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

9:30 AM

H.608 - An act relating to creating an Older Vermonters Act working group

• Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  

11:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government - Secretary of Administration

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

1:45 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government - Dept. of Finance & Management

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

2:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Jason Gibbs, Chief of Staff, Executive Office (Gov)
  

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 26, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  

9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services - Central Office

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.271 - An act relating to administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

• Rep. Carl Rosenquist, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

1:10 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

2:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, January 29, 2018

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Standard

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10:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

2:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  
• Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
  
• Selina Hickman, Director of Policy and Planning, Department of Mental Health
  
• Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Policy Committee Recommendations

Board and Commissions

• Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

1:30 PM

H.633 - An act relating to fiscal year 2018 budget adjustments

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Security Briefing

State House

• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  
• Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
  

2:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  

3:15 PM

H.571 - An act relating to creating the Department of Liquor and Lottery and the Board of Liquor and Lottery

• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Higher Education

• David Daigle, Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Vermont
  
• Ron Lumbra, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Vermont
  
• Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
  

1:45 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  

2:45 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  

3:45 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 2, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Higher Education

• Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  

9:15 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Labor

• Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  

10:30 AM

TBA

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

2:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Daniel Racheck, Executive Director, Vermont Lottery Commission
  

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, February 5, 2018

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10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Commerce

• Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Steven Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  
• Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Kathy Thayer Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Resume Commerce Budget

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

2:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Higher Education

• Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  

3:00 PM

Committee Report

Special Funds

• Rep. Dennis J. Devereux, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Patti J. Lewis, House Committee On Government Operations
  

3:30 PM

Committee Report

Workers' Classification System

• Rep. Marcia Gardner, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Robert LaClair, Vice-Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  

4:00 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  

10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons to Property

• Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

11:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services - Blueprint Annual Report

• Beth Tanzman, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  

3:00 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 8, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  

9:45 AM

Recess for Break

10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Services

• Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  

11:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Transportation

• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Transportation

• Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

2:45 PM

Recess for Break

3:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Utility Commission
  
• Anthony Roisman, Chair, Public Utility Commission
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 9, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Natural Resources

• Steve Chadwick, Director of Management Services, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Natural Resources

• Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Natural Resources

• Kristin Freeman, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

10:45 AM

Recess for Break

11:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Natural Resources

• Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

\

1:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

• T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  

2:15 PM

Reserves Discussion

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

6:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint House and Senate Community-Based Public Hearings
See the Press Release for locations:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/home/noteworthy/announcements/#a125

7:00 PM

Adjourn Public Hearing

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Protection to Persons & Property

• Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
  
• Erica Bornemann, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  
• JoaAnne Chadwick, Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  
• Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  
• Richard Hallenbeck, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  
• Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

11:00 AM

H.571 - An act relating to creating the Department of Liquor and Lottery and the Board of Liquor and Lottery

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

2:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members' Individual Budget Suggestions

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
  
• Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs
  
• Rep. Alice Miller, Shaftsbury
  
• Rep. Mary Sullivan, Burlington
  
• Rep. Theresa Wood, Waterbury
  

3:15 PM

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General Government

• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  
• Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
  

4:15 PM

Recess for Break

4:30 PM

Committee Discussion

6:00 PM

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Public Hearing on the Governor's Recommended FY2019 State Budget -- Room 11

• Bob Amelang, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  
• Bob Atchinson, Plainfield Energy Committee
  
• Misse Axelrod, Farm-to-School, Vermont Feed
  
• Adam Bindrum, Clara Martin Center
  
• Virginia Burley, Vermont Afterschool
  
• Rich Carlson, HEAT Squad Vermont
  
• Daniela Caserta, Family Center of Washington County
  
• Katy Ceffel, Family Center of Washington County
  
• Sylvia Currier, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  
• Sylvie Desautels
  
• Christie Everett, Director, Access and Acute Care Services, Clara Martin Center
  
• Morna Flaum, Vermont State Colleges Faculty Federation
  
• Peter Harris, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  
• Marissa Hebert, Family Center of Washington County
  
• Robert Hildebrand, The Abbey Group
  
• Mark Kelley, East Randolph Community
  
• Claire Kendall, Family Center of Washington County, Parent Child Center Network
  
• Susan Loynd, Human Resources Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  
• Emily Marshia, Orange County Parent Child Center
  
• Jennie Martin, Orange County Parent Child Center
  
• Julie Martin, Director of Developmental Services, Washington County Mental Health
  
• Beth Masters, Parent
  
• Shayla Messier, Family Center of Washington County
  
• Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  
• Sarah Munro, Vermont Recovery Network
  
• Andrew Nuss, Clara Martin Center
  
• Michelle Paya, Champlain Community Services
  
• Rich Phillips, Marshfield Energy Committee
  
• Stephen Rauh, Upper Valley Services
  
• Chuck Raynard, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  
• Susan Remington, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  
• Erin Rose, Washington County Mental Health
  
• Chris Shaw, Central Vermont Community Action Council
  
• Beth Stern, Executive Director, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  
• Tracy Thresher, Green Mountain Self Advocates
  
• Stephen Whittaker
  
• Stacia Wright, Family Center of Washington County
  
• Susan Yuan, Upper Valley Services
  
• Andreas Yuan, Upper Valley Services
  

7:00 PM

Adjourn Public Hearing

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Commerce

• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

10:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members' Individual Budget Suggestions

• Rep. Timothy Briglin, Thetford
  
• Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
  
• Rep. Selene Colburn, Burlington
  
• Rep. Martin LaLonde, South Burlington
  
• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Putney
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Brattleboro
  
• Rep. Valerie A. Stuart, Brattleboro
  
• Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Stannard
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Education

• Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  
• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

2:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Advocates Hearing - Room 10, State House

• Dan Barlow, State Director, Vermont Business for Social Responsibility
  
• Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  
• Elizabeth Cote, Director, Office of Primary Care and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program, UVM
  
• Kim Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Cathedral Square Corporation
  
• Thomas Hughes, Energy Independent Vermont
  
• Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club, Vermont Chapter
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
  
• Linda Olson, Governmental Affairs Director, Vermont State Colleges Faculty Federation
  
• Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  
• Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont Farm to School Network
  
• Patricia Tedesco, Home Access Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

3:40 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government

• Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Education - Education Funding

• Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  

9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion -- Reporters Budgets

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of College Trustees

11:45 AM

Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association

Not an official Committee meeting

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

General Government - Follow-up Testimony

• James Nash, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  
• John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Kate Slocum, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

2:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion - Reporters' Budgets Overview

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Advocates Hearing - Human Services Testimony
Room 11

• Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  
• Eric Avildsen, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Ludy Biddle, Executive Director, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
  
• Jan Demers, Executive Director, Vermont Community Action Partnership
  
• Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  
• Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  
• Joe Ferrada, Parent Child Center Network
  
• Former Rep. Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  
• Jen Horwitz, Director of Research and Policy, Let's Grow Kids
  
• Janet Hunt, Executive Director, Vermont Association of the Area Agencies on Aging
  
• Brooke Jenkins, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
  
• Former Rep. Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  
• Kate Larose, Director of Financial Futures, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
  
• Sarah Lauderville, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  
• Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  
• Former Rep. Steve Maier, Director, Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured
  
• Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
  
• Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  
• Rebecca Ryan, Senior Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  
• Julie Tessler, Executive Director, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services
  
• Renee Weeks, Director of Clinical & Shelter Services, Upper Valley Haven
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn Public Hearing

4:20 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

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Friday, February 16, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion -- Review Policy Committee Responses

10:00 AM

Reserves Discussion

• Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  

10:45 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review Policy Committees' Responses

after floor

Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review Policy Committees' Responses

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Governor's Social Security Initiative

• Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.608 - An act relating to creating an Older Vermonters Act working group

Committee Discussion

• Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

• Rep. Theresa Wood, House Committee On Human Services
  

2:00 PM

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

• Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  
• Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

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8:30 AM

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

• Rep. Terence Macaig, Reporter, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

9:30 AM

Clean Water Fiscal Plan

Including Lake Carmi

• 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
  
• Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Kate Slocum, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  

10:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services' Grant Reduction

• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  

4:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 23, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

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Monday, February 26, 2018

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

Recess for Break

3:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.660 - An act relating to establishing the Commission on Sentencing Disparities and Criminal Code Reclassification

• Rep. Martin LaLonde, Reporter and Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
  

10:15 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

Caucus after floor

Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.897 - An act relating to enhancing the effectiveness, availability, and equity of services provided to students who require additional support

• Rep. Peter Conlon, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  
• Rep. Kathryn Webb, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  

1:45 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

Recess for Break

3:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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Standard

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9:30 AM

H.897 - An act relating to enhancing the effectiveness, availability, and equity of services provided to students who require additional support

• Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  
• Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  

10:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

NCSL Update

• Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
  

1:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

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9:00 AM

Reserves Discussion

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 2, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.730 - An act relating to State response to waters in crisis

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  

9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

Recess for Break

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, March 12, 2018

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10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

H.730 - An act relating to State response to waters in crisis

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

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Section C.100.2

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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Hearing Type

Standard

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:30 PM

H.831 - An act relating to funding for an accelerated weatherization program

• Rep. Mary E. Howard, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
  

1:45 PM

H.831 - An act relating to funding for an accelerated weatherization program

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

2:15 PM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

• Rep. William Botzow, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

3:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Transportation recommendations

• Rep. Patrick Brennan, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  

3:30 PM

Recess for Break

3:45 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

H.897 - An act relating to enhancing the effectiveness, availability, and equity of services provided to students who require additional support

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.913 - An act relating to boards and commissions

• Rep. John Gannon, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

1:20 PM

H.777 - An act relating to the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

• Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  

1:40 PM

H.429 - An act relating to establishment of a communication facilitator program

• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  

2:00 PM

H.404 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement for long-acting reversible contraceptives

• Rep. Annmarie Christensen, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

2:20 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

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Standard

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8:30 AM

H.911 - An act relating to changes in Vermont’s personal income tax and education financing system

Committee Discussion

• Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

9:00 AM

H.920 - An act relating to the authority of the Agency of Digital Services

Tentative

• Rep. Stephen Carr, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 16, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

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Monday, March 19, 2018

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9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of the Bill

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Convenes

---

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

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11:15 AM

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

• Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

12:00 PM

Briefing on the Budget

Well of the House

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members amendments for second reading

• Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
  

10:00 AM

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

• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Friday, March 23, 2018

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8:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members amendments for third reading

9:30 AM

House Convenes

---

Monday, March 26, 2018

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10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

---

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

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11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

---

Thursday, March 29, 2018

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10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

---

Friday, March 30, 2018

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9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

---

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

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10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

after floor

Committee Discussion

---

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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9:00 AM

Minimum Wage and Benefits Cliff

Review of pending issue

• Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:30 AM

Presentation

Workers' Compensation Program - State Employees

• Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  
• Rebecca White, Risk Management Director of Operations, Agency of Administration
  

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

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9:00 AM

Presentation

Minimum Wage Presentation; Economic Indicators Update

• Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor
  

10:00 AM

Blockchain

Presentation

• Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  
• John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

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Friday, April 6, 2018

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Standard

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9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

---

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

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9:00 AM

Last Best Offer

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Government Operations
Room 11

• Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  

10:00 AM

House Convenes

2:15 PM

Committee Questions

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:00 PM

S.40 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

As Passed the Senate

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

4:00 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

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9:00 AM

Informational Meeting

State Energy Management Program and Costs Associated with Leased Spaces

• Daniel Edson, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
  

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Budget Assignments

10:30 AM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

11:30 AM

Review Next Day's Agenda

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

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9:00 AM

Medicaid - 52 Points of Light

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  
• Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  

10:15 AM

State Housing Supports

Inventory; Gaps; and Efficiencies.

• Angus Chaney, Director of Housing, Agency of Human Services
  

11:15 AM

Informational Meeting

Career and Technical Education

• Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

After Floor

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

Committee Discussion

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Friday, April 13, 2018

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9:00 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Update on Act 46

• Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant, School Governance, Agency of Education
  

11:00 AM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

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9:00 AM

S.166 - An act relating to the provision of medication-assisted treatment for inmates

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  
• Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  
• Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  
• Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
  
• Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Reporter, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  

10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  
• Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Member, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  
• Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.40 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

• Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  

10:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to adjudicating all teenagers in the Family Division, except those charged with a serious violent felony

• Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
  

10:45 AM

Last Best Offer

Pay Act

• Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. James Harrison, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Cynthia Weed, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

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9:00 AM

Special Education

• Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  

10:05 AM

S.40 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

• Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:45 AM

S.40 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:15 AM

S.40 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

• Tom Kavet, Legislature's Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Friday, April 20, 2018

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9:30 AM

House Convenes

after floor adjourns

S.280 - An act relating to the Advisory Council on Child Poverty and Strengthening Families

• Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

1:00 PM

TBA

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

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9:00 AM

S.203 - An act relating to systemic improvements of the mental health system

• Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

9:30 AM

Federal Budget Update

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

S.166 - An act relating to the provision of medication-assisted treatment for inmates

Committee Discussion

• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:45 PM

TBA

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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9:00 AM

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

• Rep. Marcia Gardner, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Robert LaClair, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

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

• John Gannon, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

11:15 AM

TBA

11:30 AM

S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

• Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

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9:00 AM

Federal Funds

Child Care; Foster Care Grants

• Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  

9:30 AM

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

• BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  

10:00 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Friday, April 27, 2018

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9:30 AM

House Convenes

after House adjourns

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

• Rep. Timothy Briglin, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Senate Proposal

• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

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

• Rep. Terence Macaig, Reporter, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  

2:30 PM

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

• Rep. James Harrison, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  

3:00 PM

TBA

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

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9:00 AM

S.234 - An act relating to adjudicating all teenagers in the Family Division, except those charged with a serious violent felony

• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  
• Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary
  
• Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  

10:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Update

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:30 AM

S.260 - An act relating to funding the cleanup of State waters

• Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  
• Rep. David L. Deen, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
  

1:00 PM

House Convenes

After floor adjourns or 3:00 p.m.

Governor's Education Finance Proposals

• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

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9:00 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Senate Proposal

• Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
  

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

S.261 - An act relating to ensuring a coordinated public health approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience

• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  

11:15 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Convenes

1:15 PM

S.261 - An act relating to ensuring a coordinated public health approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience

1:30 PM

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

TBA

S.257 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

• Rep. David Sharpe, Chair, House Committee on Education
  

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Friday, May 4, 2018

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8:45 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:00 PM

S.53 - An act relating to recommendations for achieving universal coverage for primary care in Vermont

• Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  

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Monday, May 7, 2018

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1:00 PM

House Convenes

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

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9:00 AM

H.276 - An act relating to municipal authority to regulate the possession, use, and manufacture of knives

• Rep. Cynthia Browning, Reporter, House Ways & Means Committee
  
• Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
  

9:30 AM

S.261 - An act relating to ensuring a coordinated public health approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience

10:00 AM

House Convenes

5:30 PM

S.276 - An act relating to rural economic development

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

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9:00 AM

S.257 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

• Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
  
• Rep. David Sharpe, Chair, House Committee on Education
  

10:00 AM

House Convenes

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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10:00 AM

House Convenes

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Friday, May 11, 2018

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9:30 AM

House Convenes

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

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12:30 PM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of Conference Committee Report

1:30 PM

House Convenes

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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10:00 AM

Special Session Convenes

10:30 AM

H.924 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of One-time Funds

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

Health Care Proposals and Cost Implications

• Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Meeting to receive the Administration's Proposals

ROOM: 11
House Committee on Appropriations,
House Committee on Education, and
House Committee on Ways & Means

• Heather Bouchey, Acting Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

2:30 PM

Joint Meeting:

ROOM: 11
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Education

• Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion and Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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12:00 PM

FY2019 Big Bill

• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:00 PM

FY2019 Big Bill

• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

2:00 PM

FY2019 Big Bill

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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11:00 AM

House Convenes

4:00 PM

FY2019 Big Bill

Five-year analysis of education savings

• Heather Bouchey, Acting Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  
• Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

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Friday, June 1, 2018

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9:00 AM

H.13 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members' Amendments

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

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9:30 AM

H.13 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Members' Amendments

• Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of Amendment
  
• Rep. Constance Quimby, Sponsor of Amendment
  

11:00 AM

House Convenes

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Friday, June 15, 2018

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9:30 AM

Review of Education Fund Balance Sheet

• Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

Response to Questions - 5-Year Education Plan

Room 11

• Heather Bouchey, Acting Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  
• Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

10:45 AM

Recess for Break

11:00 AM

Revenue Summary

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Base Reductions List

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:15 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

What Exactly does a Government Shutdown Mean?

How Vermont Constitution requires a bill, not a resolution

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

1:30 PM

What Exactly does a Government Shutdown Mean?

What things would stay open, what emergency funding might be needed and what would absolutely close?

• Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

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Friday, June 22, 2018

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9:00 AM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Process Questions

• William MaGill, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
  

9:15 AM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment - Review

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  
• Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

Adjourn

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