Previous Meetings - Full Report | House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Intro to DOC

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:30 PM

Security Briefing

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature

3:00 PM

iPad Training

Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Intro to Bonding

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:15 AM

Overview of Woodside

Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Jay Simons, Director, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Decorum Training

2:45 PM

Intro to state IT projects

Joint meeting with House Committee on Energy and Technology Room 11

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Martha Haley, Enterprise Project Management Office Director, Dept. of Innovation and Information
Dan Smith, Community Liaison, P & C Software Services, LLC
Darwin Thompson, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation

Hearing Type

Standard

10:30 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

TBA

3:45 PM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Capital Budget Review

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

RBA Presentation

Overview of RBA concepts and recommended facilitation questions

Drusilla Roessle, Performance Improvement Manager, Agency of Human Services

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Intro to BGS

Chris Cole, Deputy Secretary, Buildings and General Services
Michael Stevens, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services

2:00 PM

Severely Functionally Impaired

Discussion on inmates that are severely functionally impaired.

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Director of Health Services, Department of Corrections

3:30 PM

Results Based Accountably

as it applies to Dept. of Corrections

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Drusilla Roessle, Performance Improvement Manager, Agency of Human Services
Monica Weeber, Director of Planning and Organizational Development, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Future of VHC Exchange

Joint meeting with HC Energy and Technology and HC Health care.
RM 11

John Schaeffer, Strategic Solutions
Don VanSlochem, Strategic Solutions
David Weiher, Strategic Solutions

10:00 AM

Congressman Welch

House Floor

Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont

11:00 AM

Clean Water Report

Tim Lueders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:15 PM

Debt Affordability Report and Recommended Bonding Amount

Tim Lueders-Dumont, Policy Director, State Treasurer's Office
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:15 PM

I-pad Training

Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council

3:00 PM

Review of FY 2017 General Fund Budget

Discussion on language related to St. Johnsbury work camp, purchasing and contracting and secure residential.

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

TBD

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Department of Corrections

Information on staffing and population

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Director of Correctional Facilities, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

Case load management reserve

Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Montpelier

10:15 AM

Capital Complex Security

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

BGS

State building owned or leased

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

iPad Training

3:00 PM

Pre-Trial Services

T.J. Donovan, Attorney General
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
Becky Penberthy, Lamoille/Orleans Pretrial Services Monitor Supervisor, Association of Vermont Court Diversion Programs
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Bill Review

Review of Act 160

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Middlesex Facility

Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Debt Affordability Report and Recommended Bonding Amount

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

3:15 PM

BGS Governor's Proposed Capital Bill FY 18 & 19

re; BGS

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

History of School Construction Aid

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Update on Current Projects and Capital Bill with BGS

Capital Bill FY 16 & 17, status of current projects and Proposed Capital Bill FY 18 & 19

Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Parole Board

Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board

2:30 PM

Project Summary FY 16 &17

Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services

3:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

BGS

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

DOC Mental Health

Mental health service contract, pre-trial service, SFI

Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Department of Corrections

10:30 AM

Dept. of Corrections Facilities Report

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

TBD

3:00 PM

Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets

re; Capital Budget: Clean Water Act

Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Evaluation of Leases

BGS

Bill Laferriere, Director of Property Services, Department of Buildings & General Services

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Clean Water Act

re; Capital Budget

Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rebecca Ellis, Senior Counsel for Government Affairs, Department of Environmental Conservation
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Mental Health Advocacy

Renee Davis, Director of Substance Abuse and Criminal Justice Program, Clara Martin Center
Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
Kate Lamphere, Director of Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services

2:30 PM

Agency of Agriculture and Agency of Natural Resources Lab

Update from the Dept. of Buildings and General Services

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services

3:30 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Department of the Military Major Maintenance; Land Acquisition; Renovations;Federal Match Construction and Bennington Armory

Colonel Robert Gingras, Facilities Management Officer
Ken Gragg, Financial Director, Military Department
John Patry, Military Operations Supervisor, Department of the Military

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Overview of Defender General's Office

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

Electronic Monitoring

-Continuation of finance presentation,
-Definitions and language of: furlough, home detention, home confinement.
-Electronic Monitors: in house and contract, operations, cost.

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

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Agency of Commerce and Community Development:
Major Maintenance
Underwater Preserves
Roadside Historic Markers
Historic Preservation Grants
Historic Barns and Agricultural Grants
VT Center for Geographic Information

John Adams, Director, VCGI
Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development

10:30 AM

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro

11:30 AM

Housing and Conservation Coalition

Elisabeth Kulas, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
Kenn Sassorossi, Vice President, Housing Vermont
Deb Shearer, Ascutney Outdoors

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Springfield Southern State Correctional Facility- Steamline Replacement

Merle Miller, Project Manager
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services
Teigh Southworth, Department of Buildings & General Services

3:30 PM

H.123 - An act relating to the process for furlough revocation

Rep. Janssen Willhoit, St. Johnsbury, VT

3:45 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

State Colleges, Construction and/or Major Maintenance

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

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Dept. of Public Safety on Williston Public Safety Field Station

Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Allen Palmer, Property Management Supervisor
Maj. William Sheets, Executive Officer, Vermont State Police
James Whitcomb, Vermont State Police

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Waterbury State Office Complex Funding Summary

Paul Rousseau, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Judiciary Appropriations

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

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Produce Safety Infrastructure Improvement Program

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

3:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Agency of Agriculture and Agency of Natural Resources Governance of the AG/ANR Lab

Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Guy Roberts, Lab Director, VT Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Veteran's Home

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

9:00 AM

Ethics Training

House Floor

10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Emergency Aid for School Construction

Cassandra Ryan, Fiscal and Regulatory Compliance Coordinator, Agency of Education

11:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

111 State Street Renovation, Montpelier
Dept. of Libraries Centralized Facilities, Berlin

Bill Laferriere, Director of Property Services, Department of Buildings & General Services
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services
Sandra Vitzthum, Project Manager II, Department of Buildings & General Services

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Door Control Replacement, Statewide Correctional Facilities
Parking Expansion, Northern State Correctional Facility

Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services
Lauren Washburn

3:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Statewide Major Maintenance
Renovation of Mainframe Workspace to office Space133 State Street, Montpelier

Joseph Aja, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Kevin Henderson, Project Manager
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services

4:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Ecosystem Restoration Protection

Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Agency of Human Services, Department of Corrections, Life Safety and Security Needs

Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services

9:00 AM

Department of Corrections

-Facility study
-St Johnsbury Work Camp

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

University of Vermont, Construction and Major Maintenance

Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont

11:00 AM

Waterbury State Office Complex Funding Summary

Paul Rousseau, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Department of Environmental Conservation:
Revolving Loan Fund
Drinking Water Revolving Fund
Dam Safety and Hydrology Projects
Municipal Pollution Control Grants

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

3:00 PM

Commission Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Waterbury Re-Occupancy-Weeks Building

John Ostrum, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services

9:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

120 State Street, Life Safety And Infastructure Improvements, Montpelier

Tabrena Karish, Project Manager
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services

9:30 AM

TBD

11:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Statewide Contingency
Buildings and General Services Engineering and Architectural Costs

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

State House Dome and Ceres Restoration and Renovations

Tricia Harper, Architect and Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Bob Rea, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Department of Buildings & General Services
David Schutz, State Curator

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

TBD

Karen Horn, Director Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

11:10 AM

Funding Streams for Clean Water Initiatives

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer

2:15 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Statewide Physical Security Enhancements

Paul McManus, Safety and Security Director, Department of Buildings & General Services

3:15 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Vermont State Colleges, Long Term Strategic for the most Effective use of Capital Funds

Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges

3:45 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Fish and Wildlife: General Infrastructure Projects, Conservation Camps and Shooting Ranges, Hatchery Improvements, Wildlife Management Area Infrastructure, Fishing Access Areas

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

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Rutland Recovery Center

Tracey Hauck, Director, Rutland Recovery Center

9:45 AM

H.123 - An act relating to the process for furlough revocation

Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Department of Corrections

Facilities Report

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

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Vermont Rural Fire Protection, Dry Hydrant Program

Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Troy Dare, Engineer Technician, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
Tom MaClay, Chairman, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force

2:30 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Coordinator, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

3:30 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

State Share of Federal Superfund

Chuck Schwer, Waste Management and Prevention Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Roxbury Hatchery

Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Peter Hack, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Adam Miller, Fish Culture Operations Chief, Department of Fish & Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

9:30 AM

Clean Water Projects

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Alyssa Schuren, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the State Treasurer

10:30 AM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

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

11:30 AM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Testimony on Produce Safety

Joseph Tisbert, President, Vermont Farm Bureau

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration

3:30 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

H.203 - An act relating to the sale of State-owned land in the Village of Waterbury

Rep. Theresa Wood, State of Vermont

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board: Statewide Water Quality Improvements and Housing- not confirmed

Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Larry Mires, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

1:00 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Dept. Fish and Wildlife/Lake Champlain Walleye Association, Walleye Infrastructure

Bob Samson, President, Lake Champlain Walleye Association

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 General Fund State Budget

Overview and Current Status of IT projects: Integrated Eligibility, ERP, Case Management Judiciary

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
Dan Smith, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office

11:15 AM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 General Fund State Budget

Sec. E.335 Electronic Monitoring

Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Matthew Nault, Operational Manager, Corrections Field Services, Department of Corrections

2:30 PM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 General Fund State Budget

Case Management

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Jeff Loewer, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
Dan Smith, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office

3:00 PM

Provisions in the Governor's Proposed FY 2018 General Fund State Budget

Statewide ERP System

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
Dan Smith, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office

3:30 PM

Act 137

Reveiw Inmate Files

Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Discussion on Home Confinement and Home Detention

Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Workforce Training and Technical Education

Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
Mark Peloquin, Legislative Chair, Associated General Contractors

10:00 AM

Act 137

Review Inmate Files

Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

Dept. of Corrections Facilties

Woodside
Secure Residential
Windsor

Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Bill Review

H.150

Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

3:00 PM

Provisions in the Governor's Proposed FY 2018 General Fund State Budget

Integrated Eligibility

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer
Dan Smith, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
John Stern, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Agency of Human Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Agricultural Fair Capital Projects

Marcey hodgon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Chelsea Lewis, Business Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Lauren Masseria, Domestic Export Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

9:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Cultural Facilities Grants

Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council

10:00 AM

H.291 - An act relating to prohibiting State contracts with for-profit correctional facilities

Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Chittenden-6-6

10:30 AM

H.245 - An act relating to residential treatment units within the Department of Corrections

Rep. Tommy Walz, sponsor of bill

11:00 AM

911 Compliance

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

11:30 AM

VT Fairs and Field Days Association

Jackie Folsom, Washington County, Farm Bureau

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Agency of Agriculture, Produce Safety Infrastructure Improvement Program

Abbey Willard, Food Systems Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

3:00 PM

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Provisions to Governor's Proposed FY 2018 General Fund State Budget

Discussion on Potential Cost Savings from the Closure of the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.272 - An act relating to segregation of inmates requiring treatment

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Springfield
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

133 State St
111 State St
109 State St

Jennifer Fitch, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings & General Services
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Michael Kuhn, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
Sandra Vitzthum, Project Manager II, Department of Buildings & General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

VSEA

Impact of Closing Windsor Correctional Facility

Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney, VSEA

11:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Building Communities Grants: Recreational Facilties, Economic Development, Human Services and Educational Facilities

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

2:15 PM

Home Confinement Discussion

Home Confinement
Treatment Furlough
Preapproved Furlough

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:45 PM

H.343 - An act relating to home confinement, treatment furlough, and preapproved furlough

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

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Restorative Justice

Leitha Cipriano, Executive Director, Bennington Center for Restorative Justice

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Closing of Windsor Correctional Facility and Expansion of Electronic Monitoring

Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Lisa Menard, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

Re: IT FY18

Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Brattleboro
Meg MaCarthy
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Suzi Wizowaty, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform

10:00 AM

TBD

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Rep. Daniel Connor, Fairfield

10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Building Communties Grants

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

For the rest of the day

Hearing Type

Standard

6:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on Break the Week of Town Meeting

3:00 PM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program,Vermont Department of Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

2:15 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

10:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Windsor Recommendation

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Director of Correctional Facilities, Department of Corrections

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Water-Quality Focused Funding

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

2:00 PM

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Clean Water Funding

Sue Scribner, Municipal Assistance Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

After the Floor

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

2:15 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

After the Floor

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

4:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, North west Regional Planning Commission
Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Jim Leland, Director, Ag Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Mark-up All Day

Hearing Type

Standard

All Day

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBD

3:15 PM

H.468 - An act relating to medication-assisted treatment at State correctional facilities

Rep. Selene Colburn

3:30 PM

H.469 - An act relating to housing for inmates released from a correctional facility

Rep. Selene Colburn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After House Floor

H.468 and H.468

2:15 PM

H. 366 and H.470

Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
Rep. Carol Ode, Burlington

3:00 PM

H.451 - An act relating to a study of fragrances in State buildings

Rep. Diana Gonzalez, Winooski

3:30 PM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor

9:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Rep. David L. Deen, Representative, House Ethics

9:15 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Rep. Curtis McCormack, Bill Co-Sponsor

9:30 AM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

1:00 PM

House Floor

15 mins after floor

Medication Assisted Treatment

Joint Hearing with House Human Services-Room 10

Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, Howard Center
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Lisa Menard, Acting Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to medication-assisted treatment at State correctional facilities

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

JRS25 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend conservation easements related to the former Hancock Lands and adjacent Averill Inholdings in Essex County, to sell the Bertha Tract in Mendon and the Burch Tract in Killington to the Trust for Public Lands, to authorize the Commissioner to amend the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s existing lease with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd. and to authorize the Department to enter into a land exchange with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd

Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Lisa Menard, Acting Commissioner, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board

Hearing Type

Standard

All Day

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.468 - An act relating to medication-assisted treatment at State correctional facilities

Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, Howard Center
Brandon del Pozo , Chief of Police, Burlington Police Department
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

10:00 AM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Segregation

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Michael Touchette, Director of Correctional Facilities, Department of Corrections

10:30 AM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Sec. 5 and 6

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Act 137 relating to Inmate Files

Lia Ernst, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

H.150 - An act relating to parole eligibility

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 PM

JRS25 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend conservation easements related to the former Hancock Lands and adjacent Averill Inholdings in Essex County, to sell the Bertha Tract in Mendon and the Burch Tract in Killington to the Trust for Public Lands, to authorize the Commissioner to amend the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s existing lease with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd. and to authorize the Department to enter into a land exchange with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd

Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the floor

JRS25 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend conservation easements related to the former Hancock Lands and adjacent Averill Inholdings in Essex County, to sell the Bertha Tract in Mendon and the Burch Tract in Killington to the Trust for Public Lands, to authorize the Commissioner to amend the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s existing lease with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd. and to authorize the Department to enter into a land exchange with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Hearing Type

Standard

9:45 AM

S.23 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction

Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

House Floor

1:20 PM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramnicianeau, Director of Pre-Trial Services, Department of Corrections
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont

3:00 PM

Windsor Facility

Calculation for fee for space

Bill Laferriere, Director of Property Services, Department of Buildings & General Services
Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Buildings & General Services
Michael Touchette, Director of Correctional Facilities, Department of Corrections

3:30 PM

JRS25 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend conservation easements related to the former Hancock Lands and adjacent Averill Inholdings in Essex County, to sell the Bertha Tract in Mendon and the Burch Tract in Killington to the Trust for Public Lands, to authorize the Commissioner to amend the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s existing lease with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd. and to authorize the Department to enter into a land exchange with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Inmate Files- New Language

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

10:30 AM

Act 125

An act relating to court-approved absences from home detention and home confinement furlough

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Montpelier
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
Jeremy Zeliger, Senior Programs Manager, Vermont Judiciary

11:30 AM

JRS25 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend conservation easements related to the former Hancock Lands and adjacent Averill Inholdings in Essex County, to sell the Bertha Tract in Mendon and the Burch Tract in Killington to the Trust for Public Lands, to authorize the Commissioner to amend the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s existing lease with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd. and to authorize the Department to enter into a land exchange with the Smuggler’s Notch Management Company Ltd

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Mark Delaney, Chief Planning and Development Officer, Smugglers' Notch
Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Bill Stritzler, Owner and Managing Director, Smugglers' Notch

11:45 AM

Soboxone Treatment

William Mullen, Managed Care Clinical Advisor, Indivior

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

AHS memo

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

4:00 PM

H.468 - An act relating to medication-assisted treatment at State correctional facilities

Discussion on how H.468 compares to current practice

Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Inmate Files- New Language

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

9:00 AM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

H.468 - An act relating to medication-assisted treatment at State correctional facilities

Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Michael Touchette, Director of Correctional Facilities, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont

3:30 PM

Inmate Files- New Language

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

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

8:45 AM

H.468 - An act relating to medication-assisted treatment at State correctional facilities

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

2:10 PM

Inmate Files- New Language

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

2:30 PM

H.476 - An act relating to treatment programming at correctional facilities

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont

4:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

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

10:00 AM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Sponsor
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, VSEA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

DEC Watershed Projects

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

1:00 PM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

After the Floor

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Sen. Peg Flory, Senate Committee on Institutions

9:30 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

11:00 AM

H.519 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

TBD

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Act 73 Water Quality Funding Report

Walk-through of the report with additional information provided by members of the Working Group

John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 73 Water Quality Funding Report

Further review and discussion with members of the Working Group.
Status review of projects funded through the FY18 Capital Budget.
Committee Discussion.

John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Andrew Stein, Research Economist, Department of Taxes
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Building and General Services

Discussion in regards to staff changes, projects, and operations review

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

1:00 PM

House Caucus

2:15 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Discussion in regards to farmer cost shares of VHCB water quality projects.

Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

3:30 PM

Building and General Services

BGS Operations and Recent Improvements

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Corrections

Act 85 Sec 335.1 Plan to provide secure transitional housing for inmates reentering the community.

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

Building and General Services

Review of BGS Operations, funding report, and recent changes within the organization.

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

Sexual Harassment Training For All House Members

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of Committee Bills FY17 & FY18

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:30 PM

Department of Corrections

Discussion about compact vs. contract, ongoing issues with out of state correctional facilities, and electronic monitoring.

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Deputy Director, Department of Corrections

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Building and General Services

Review of the State Auditor's Report

Jennifer Fitch, Deputy Commissioner, Buildings & General Services

11:30 AM

Legislative Council Information Technology

Committee iPad review and training

Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Building and General Services

Under market lease of space

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

2:30 PM

Capital Police Department

Discussion regarding the Roxbury Hatchery, facilities, permits, and water use

Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

3:30 PM

Capital Police Department

Review of current security protocols

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Building and General Services

Renewable energy changes and initiatives within Efficiency Vermont, reducing the carbon footprint, Public Utility Commissions rules changes and it's impact on BGS

Dan Edson, Energy Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services

10:00 AM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Discussion in regards to Building and General Service and the Capital Bill

John Connor, Associated General Contractors of Vermont

11:00 AM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding the Department of Corrections Appropriations Budget Adjustments proposal

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Building and General Services

Indicator outcomes within HC&I as requested by CAC

BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:30 PM

Legislative Council Information Technology

Committee training for iPad use and updates

Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion in regards to Department of Corrections Pilot Programs and Peer-to-Peer Programs available to offenders

Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Committee discussion in regards to letter drafting in response to farmer cost share and VHCB water quality projects

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

Tax education session for Legislators

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.551 - An act relating to flags and flag-flying protocol

Rep. Maida Townsend, House Committee On Government Operations

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:00 PM

Agency of Human Services

Discussion regarding AHS Facilities Report, Room 10

Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Building and General Services

BGS Reaction to Agency of Human Services Report, and discussion regarding the Master Facilities Report.

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

10:00 AM

Pathways Vermont

Information regarding Pathways Vermont and an overview of their Housing First Program. Discussion will include DOC contract, services provided, budget and program outcomes.

Lindsay Casale, Housing First Program Director, Pathways Vermont
Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont

11:00 AM

Information Technology

Information Technology review pertaining to digital services

Dan Smith, JFO Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:30 PM

Department of Corrections

2:00 PM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) within correctional facilities, and status of Mental Health provider contracts within DOC.

Anthony Folland, Manager of Clinical Services, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

3:45 PM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding Department of Corrections facilities

Sen. Dick Sears

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding inmate transports to and from correctional facilities and the courts

John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Sam Hill, Sheriff, Washington County
Kevin McLaughlin, Sheriff, Chittenden County
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Terry Scott, Chief Trial Court Operations
Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections

10:45 AM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

Discussion in regards to an overview and information update to Act 78 S.61 as it pertains to required reports and forensic units.

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

S.149 - An act relating to the authority of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to enter into land transactions

Discussion regarding land use, recent policy changes, and language within the current bill

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

3:30 PM

Efficiency Vermont

Discussion regarding carbon footprint within State owned buildings.

Phil Bickel, Account Manager, Efficiency Vermont
Abby White, Communications and External Affairs Officer, Efficiency Vermont

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC requirements for the Electronic Notice Bulletin, also known as the Public Notice Process. This discussion includes public notice applications for permits, certifications & registrations.

Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jessica Mendizabal, Process Analyst

11:00 AM

Department of Environmental Conservation

Discussion in regards to the Clean Water Initiative Program Report, watershed areas, distribution of funds per county, and best practices within environmental conservation.

Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Program Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Workshop

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

immediately following adjournment

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly- House Chamber

2:30 PM

Capital Bill FY 18 and 19

Discussion and review of the Capital Budget Adjustment with the Agency of Administration & Buildings and General Services

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Section 8 of H.559

Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) review of requirements & program implementation as outlined in H. 559 Sec. 8

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Neil Kamman, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:00 AM

ACT 78 S.61

Discussion regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Mental Health

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding DOC Campus Style Facilities, future style facilities, and current programs within corrections

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

RBA Presentation

Discussion and follow-up in regards to HC&I RBA outcomes and indicators

BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration

3:00 PM

Office of the State Treasurer

Discussion regarding CDAC, lease purchasing of buildings and public-private partnerships

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Legislative Council Information Technology

Training and review of iPad applications for Committee Members

Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

Department of Labor

Discussion regarding VDOL and DOC Workforce Development. This program is designed to help individuals transition out of the system and back into the workforce

Sarah Buxton, WIOA Policy and Implementation Analyst, Vermont Department of Labor
David Lahr, Workforce Development Director, Vermont Department of Labor

11:00 AM

Building and General Services

Section 2 of the Capital Bill Adjustment for Major Maintenance, infrastructure improvement, Northern State Correctional Facility, Design & Construction, State House Switchgear

Joseph Aja, Interim Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings & General Services
Tricia Harper, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
Teigh Southworth, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
Lauren Washburn, Building Engineer, Buildings and General Services

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Vermont Veterans Home

Discussion and information session regarding the construction and kitchen renovation at the Vermont Veterans Home

Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Vermont Judiciary planning and implementation of the Capital Budget Adjustment in regards to the Franklin County Court House and the Judiciary Case Management IT program.

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

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Medicaid Overview

Discussion regarding the Woodside Facility, CMS, Medicaid Funding within the mental health population

Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Selina Hickman, Director of Policy, Department of Health
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Mental Health

Discussion regarding the differences between levels of care from acute, level I, level II, and secure residential

Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

Department of Corrections

Explanation of Forensic terminology as it relates to DOC facilities, beds, and jurisdictions

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:15 PM

Tax Policy Workshop (optional)

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Building and General Services

Discussion regarding the Capital Budget Adjustment Section 2 Montpelier 120 State Street and the Springfield State Office Building

Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:00 PM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion regarding Section 5 as it relates to Department of Housing & Community Development, and major maintenance

Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development

3:00 PM

Public Safety

Discussion regarding Capital Budget Adjustment and use of funds within the Department of Fire Safety & VT Criminal Justice Training buildings

Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Mental Health Facilities

Committee site visit to Vermont Mental Health Facilities, to include Secure Residential, State Hospital in Berlin, and the State Library

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont

Discussion regarding Mental Health Court, and Safety Recovery Program to reduce the risk of incarceration

Ron Coppola, Community Member

3:00 PM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Section 2 of the Capital Adjustment for the statewide door control system, and Section 2 109 & 111 State Street final design and construction

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Tricia Harper, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
Lauren Washburn, Building Engineer, Buildings and General Services

3:30 PM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Section 2 State Buildings subsection 2(c) Rutland Multi-Modal Transit Center

Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services
Henry Mays, Buildings Engineer, Buildings and General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Building and General Services

Section 2 Subsection 2(c) of the Capital Budget Adjustment State House Switchgear and emergency generator

Teigh Southworth, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services

11:00 AM

Military Department

Discussion regarding the Military Department Capital Budget Adjustment for FY 2019

Ken Gragg, Financial Director, Military Department
Michael T. Heston, Deputy Adjutant General, Military Department
John Patry, Military Operations Supervisor, Military Department

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to precluding defendants held without bail from the Home Detention Program

Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs

2:15 PM

H.773 - An act relating to opioid treatment programs in State correctional facilities

Rep. Selene Colburn, Chittenden

2:30 PM

H.756 - An act relating to ending the suspension of State aid for school construction projects

Rep. Martin LaLonde, H.556, House Committee on Judiciary

2:45 PM

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

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Pittsford

3:00 PM

Agency of Human Services

Discussion regarding DOC Campus Proposal

Cornelius Hogan, former Secretary, Agency of Human Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Proposed Prison Plan

Discussion regarding AHS Future Facilities 10 Year Plan as outlined in Act 84 Sec. 31 (H.519)

T.J. Donavan, Attorney General, State of Vermont

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion regarding BGS input for funding and planning for the East Cottage training facility as outlined in Section 13 of the Capital Budget Adjustment with follow up information about the Pittsford Burn Building

Kevin Henderson, Operations and Maintenance Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services

3:15 PM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion regarding funding and project management for the Inpatient Psychiatric Forensic Unit, and the Secure Residential Facility as outlined in Section 3 of the Capital Budget Adjustment

Michael Kuhn, Design & Construction Program Chief, Department of Buildings & General Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with the Agency of Agriculture regarding Section 11 Clean Water funding and planning for FY 2019

Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services IV and Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

9:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with Agency of Natural Resources in regards to Section 11 of the Capital Budget Adjustment for the Aeration System at Lake Carmi

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Perry Thomas, Program Manager, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:00 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with the Agency of Natural Resources regarding the Clean Water Act Implementation Projects as outlined in Section 11 of the Capital Budget Adjustment

Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with the Agency of Natural Resources regarding the Ecosystem Restoration portion of the Capital Budget Adjustment

Emily Bird, Clean Water Initiative Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources

11:00 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with VTrans regarding the Municipal Mitigation Program as outlined in the Capital Budget Adjustment

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding detainee statistics within the Department of Corrections

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

3:00 PM

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee (VTCAC)

Discussion regarding the 2018 Lake Champlain Action Plan, Annual Report of Recommendations to the Legislature as required by Act 64 & the Clean Water Fund

Wayne Elliott, Treasurer, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Bob Fischer, Water Quality Superintendent, South Burlington
Lori Fisher, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Mark Naud , Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain

3:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion regarding H.718 with the Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Jill Evans, Executive Director, Essex Community Justice Center
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.773 - An act relating to opioid treatment programs in State correctional facilities

Discussion with the Department of Corrections regarding proposed legislation for certification & accreditation of opioid treatment programs within State correctional facilities

Anthony Folland, Manager of Clinical Services, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

Department for Children and Families

Discussion with DCF regarding Woodside Facility admissions and patient population

Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

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

Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

3:45 PM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with Vermont Department of Labor and the Agency of Education in regards to the Technical Education Competitive Capital Grant Program FY 2019

Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Forensic Unit

Discussion with DOC and DMH in regards to forensic unit definition, jurisdictions, and population

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Discussion regarding Housing Conservation Project success, and Return on Investment

Kathy Beyer, Vice President for Development, Housing Vermont
Tony Brault, Troy Beef Farmers
Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
Siobhah smith, VLT

11:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion regarding funding and project management for the Rutland Asa Bloomer Building and the Marble Valley Correctional Facility Wall repair

John Hebert, Director of Operation and Maintenance, Buildings & General Services
Brian Terhune, Buildings Engineer, Buildings & General Services

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

H.615 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of drones near correctional facilities

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.844 - An act relating to reforming the parole system

Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Burlington

11:15 AM

H.697 - An act relating to notification of public building accessibility

Rep. Tommy Walz, Sponsor

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:15 PM

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

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Jill Evans, Executive Director, Essex Community Justice Center
Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

3:15 PM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Discussion with multiple agencies regarding H. 728 Section 4 Home Detention Program

Rep. Charles Conquest, House Judiciary Committee
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Brynn Hare, Counsel, Legislative Council
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with the Agency of Natural Resources in regards to municipal pollution grants and new projects

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

9:30 AM

Vermont State Employees Association

DOC Correctional Officer's discussion regarding the challenges for correctional employees, impact of the current system and future proposed system on inmates that suffer from mental health disease

Steffen Flibotte, Correctional Officer, Vermont State Employees Association

10:00 AM

Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Day

Discussion with members of Vermont Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

Mike Lucier, Recovery Coach
Brandon Malschuk, Recovery Center Newport

10:30 AM

Southeast State Facility

Discussion regarding current and future planning for the Windsor facility as outlined in H.806

John MacGovern, Town of Windsor
Tom Marsh, Town Manager, Windsor, VT

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion with Vermont Department of Labor and Agency of Education in regards to Technical Centers Capital Grant Program as outlined in Section 7 of the Capital Budget Adjustment

Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Rutland Regional Medical Center

Discussion regarding Secure Residential and RRMC Emergency rooms for mental health patients

Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center

3:15 PM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Discussion with Department of Corrections Health Services in regards to H.874

Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
Max Titus, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with Vermont Housing and Conservation Board regarding Section 11 of the Capital Budget Adjustment

Ela Chapin, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Ethan Parke, Director of Conservation Assessment and Analysis, Vermont Health Care for All
Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

9:30 AM

Vermont Fairs and Field Days

Bob Allen, President, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
Alan Howe, Tunbridge Fair
Diane Norris, Vice President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
Tim Shea, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
Megan Sutton, Addison County Fair and Field Days
Mike Tetreault, Board Member, Orleans County Fair
Christopher Vance, Caledonia County Fair

10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:00 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion with the Agency of Commerce & Community Development regarding the Downtown Transportation Fund

Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

General Fund Appropriations

Discussion with BGS and The Vermont Council of the Arts in regards to Section E.808 of the General Fund Appropriations

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council

9:25 AM

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

Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Follow up discussion with ANR in regards to Section 11 municipal pollution funds and new projects

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

H.697 - An act relating to notification of public building accessibility

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucus

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

TBA

Discussion regarding Section 6 Building Community Grants Enhanced 9-1-1 Program

Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

3:00 PM

H.844 - An act relating to reforming the parole system

Discussion with DOC in regards to Presumptive Parole as outlined in H.844

Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Follow up discussion with the Agency of Natural Resources regarding Section 11 municipal pollution funds and new projects

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

9:45 AM

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

Second walk through of H.777 with legislative council and the Agency of Natural Resources

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Elizabeth Schilling, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
Terisa Thomas, Agency of Natural Resources

10:40 AM

Committee Discussion

FY19 General Fund- Vermont Arts Council

11:00 AM

H.615 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of drones near correctional facilities

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

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

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Discussion with multiple entities in regards to inmate access to prescription drugs within the current corrections system

Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
Steven Fisher, Medical Doctor, Centurian
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
A.J. Reuben, Vermont Disability Rights
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Medication Assisted Treatment Within Corrections

Discussion and presentation with Dartmouth students in regards to their Medication Assisted Treatment within the Corrections System study results.

Nicole Beckman, Student, Dartmouth College
Hanna Bliska, Student, Dartmouth College
Eliza Schaeffer, Student, Dartmouth College

9:30 AM

Facilities Site Visit

HC&I site visit for Secure Residential facility

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Rep. Charles Conquest, Sponsor
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
David Sherr, Attorney General's Office

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Budget Adjustment

Discussion regarding State House Switchgear and the Rutland Asa Bloomer Building

Eric Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Discussion with VHCB regarding Clean Water cost share issues

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

11:00 AM

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

Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucus

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Discussion with members of the public regarding access to medication while incarcerated

Paul Capcara, Director of Inpatient Psychiatry, Central Vermont Medical Center
Rep. Daniel Connor, Fairfield
Ron Coppola, Community Member
Richard Fales, Community Member, Rutland
Nicholas Palmisano, Citizen, Bennington Center, Vermont Recovery Network

2:25 PM

H.615 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of drones near correctional facilities

Discussion regarding enforcement of H.615 violations with Vermont State Police

Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Lyft
Hugh O'Donnell, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

3:25 PM

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

Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Municipal Bond Bank
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Cassie Polhemus, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority

4:15 PM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

8:40 AM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

10:35 AM

H.615 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of drones near correctional facilities

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Matthew Nault, Operational Manager, Corrections Field Services, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections

11:25 AM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Walk through of H.806 Draft 1.3

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

2:50 PM

H.615 - An act relating to prohibiting the use of drones near correctional facilities

Walk through of Draft 3.1

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:40 AM

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Jean Berggren, Centurion
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont

10:40 AM

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

Walk through of H.777 with members of ANR/DEC

Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:30 AM

Brattleboro Retreat

Discussion regarding the forensic unit proposal

Louis Josephson, Chief Executive Officer, Brattleboro Retreat

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

TBA

3:30 PM

TBA

5:00 PM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Walk through with Legislative Council and ANR/DEC

Kari Dolan, Clean Water Initiative Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
Terisa Thomas, DEC CWSRF Program Manager, Agency of Natural Resources

10:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

TBA

2:00 PM

TBA

3:00 PM

TBA

4:00 PM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

The General Assembly is on break for Town Meeting Day week

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Committee discussion regarding BGS Section 2 of the 2018 Capital Construction Budget Adjustment.

12:00 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

Agency of Education

Donna Russo-Savage, Principal Assistant, School Governance, Agency of Education
Cassandra Ryan, Fiscal and Regulatory Compliance Coordinator, Agency of Education

1:25 PM

School Safety

Discussion regarding the Governor's proposal for school safety grants and program management

Tom Anderson, District Project Manager

2:00 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Committee discussion regarding funding for ANR facilities

3:05 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with Department of Mental Health regarding funding for secure residential facilities

Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health AHS
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with BGS project managers regarding 108 Cherry St building complex and the Waterbury building complex.

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Clay Mays, Project Manager, Department of Buildings & General Services
John Ostrum, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services

9:40 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with ANR/DEC in regards to Clean Water projects

Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Continued discussion regarding Clean Water Finding for municipalities

11:00 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with the Agency of Agriculture regarding Clean Water Funding for Lake Carmi

Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

11:20 AM

Committee Discussion

Capital Bill Mark-Up discussion with ANR/DEC regarding funding Clean Water Projects

11:35 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with members from House Health Care regarding mental health facilities

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
Rep. William J. Lippert, Hinesburg

12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:55 PM

Committee Discussion

Assessments for State House sound system funding

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature

2:10 PM

Committee Discussion

State House sound system assessment

2:35 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Clean Water project funding Section 11 of the Capital Budget Adjustment

3:25 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with BGS regarding the Springfield Complex retaining wall current issues and future planning

Jennifer Fitch, Deputy Commissioner, Buildings & General Services

3:40 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with JFO & House Transportation regarding Clean Water Spending

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

4:15 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion regarding the Woodside facility and school safety

Hearing Type

Standard

8:40 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with VDOL in regards to education equipment funding

Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor

9:50 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with Legislative Council in regards to drafting the Capital Bill

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

11:15 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion regarding Technical Schools, Technical Equipment, and programs funding

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:35 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

BGS 108 Cherry St.

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Marc O'Grady, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services

4:10 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Discussion with Legislative Council regarding updates to the FY19 Capital Budget Adjustment

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

9:15 AM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

FY19 Budget walk through with JFO and BGS

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Budget Walk through with JFO and BGS

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

Committee Discussion

FY19 Capital Bill Adjustment

1:15 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

FY19 Budget walk through with JFO

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

1:30 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

FY19 Capital Bill Adjustment walk through with Legislative Council

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:30 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

FY19 Budget walk through with JFO

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

4:30 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Final FY19 Budget review with JFO

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

5:15 PM

Capital Bill Mark- Up

Final Draft of the Capital Budget Adjustment

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

H.923

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Capital Bill Adjustment FY18 & FY19

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Capital Bill Adjustment FY18 & FY19

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

8:40 AM

JRS48 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend the Department’s lease with the Stowe Mountain Resort and to amend a conservation easement in the Town of Plymouth

Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

9:15 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

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

Sen. John Rodgers, Reporter

10:00 AM

Clean Water Projects

Discussion with DEC regarding clarification about restoration grants

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Amendment walk through with Legislative Council

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Walk through of ammendment and Draft 1.2 of H.923

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

10:10 AM

Committee Discussion

Introduction of an amendment for Section 36a of H.923

Rep. Francis McFaun, Residential Care Homes
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:35 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Caucuses

2:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

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

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:20 AM

H.867 - An act relating to the provision of medication-assisted treatment for inmates

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

H.773 - An act relating to opioid treatment programs in State correctional facilities

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:45 AM

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

Steven Fisher, Medical Doctor, Centurian
Anthony Folland, Manager of Clinical Services, Department of Health
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Lori Poirier, Regional Administrator
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion regarding amendments to H.923

Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of Amendment
Rep. Francis McFaun, Residential Care Homes

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Comparison of current bills associated with medication assisted treatment S.166, H.867, and H.773

2:50 PM

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

Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Rep. Selene Colburn, Burlington
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

TBA

10:00 AM

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

Walk through of Draft No. 1.1 of S.166 and discussion regarding clinical definitions for Medication-Assisted Treatment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:35 AM

Committee Discussion

Further discussion & review of MAT within DOC facilities

12:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

2:00 PM

S.179 - An act relating to offender and inmate records

Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor
Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

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

Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to offender and inmate records

Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive

10:00 AM

Department of Corrections

Discussion with DOC in regards to their rule development status for offender files

Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

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

Review of MAT definition

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

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

S.179 - An act relating to offender and inmate records

Susan Cherry, Executive Director, St. Johnsbury Community Restorative Justice Center
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services

3:30 PM

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

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

4:15 PM

S.61 - An act relating to offenders with mental illness, inmate records, and inmate services

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

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Review and discussion regarding H.924 An Act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

10:00 AM

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

Discussion regarding youthful offender status within DOC, review of Act 153, and S.234

Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:15 AM

Department of Corrections

Review of A.C.T 137 and DOC rule development status for offender files

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Robert Larose, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Corrections
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Discussion regarding new drafts for S.166 and MAT definition

Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion regarding details within S.166 Draft 5.1

11:15 AM

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

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

This meeting is delayed until further notice

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

1:45 PM

Caucuses

2:45 PM

UVM Medical Center Mental Health Proposal

Location Room 10
Discussion regarding AHS, DOC, and MH proposal for UVM Medical Center and secure residential facilities within the state

Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Robert Pierattini, Chief of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center
Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Act 137 relating to Inmate Files

Review of Legislative intent and DOC reporting

Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Emily Treadeau, Attorney, Defender General's Office

10:00 AM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Review of new amendment for H.806 in regards to BGS reporting requirements

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

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

Walk through of a new draft for S.166

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion regarding Draft 7.1 and the MAT definition

Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Discussion regarding Section 7 transfers from other courts and Section 11 Woodside Facility

Brynn Hare, Counsel, Legislative Council
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

S.179 - An act relating to offender and inmate records

Susan Cherry, Executive Director, St. Johnsbury Community Restorative Justice Center
Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Brynn Hare, Counsel, Legislative Council
Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Department of Corrections

Home Detention

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

New Language

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:00 AM

Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring

T.13 Annotations

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

H.551 & S.234 vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

Caucuses

12:00 PM

House Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring

Discussion regarding amendment updates for S.222, review of H.760 and the current status of the Home Detention Program

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Discussion regarding an amendment update to H.806 Sec. 1 Southeast Correctional Facility

Eric Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

9:15 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Act 137 relating to Inmate Files

Discussion regarding inmate documentation, files, and process of requests for records

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

10:45 AM

Agency of Human Services

Discussion regarding plans for secure residential facilities, mental health beds, and temporary 12 bed concept

Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Louis Josephson, Chief Executive Officer, Brattleboro Retreat

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

Home Detention

Amendment to S.222

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court

3:40 PM

Committee Discussion

Review and walk through of S.203 and the updated draft

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Home Detention

Discussion regarding home detention and the updated draft for S.222

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

10:00 AM

Break

10:25 AM

Home Detention

Walk through of Draft 4.1 of S.222 Home Detention with possible vote

Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Walk-through of the new house amendment Draft 1.1 for H.874 and vote

Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Department of Corrections

Discussion regarding central vs. regional correctional facilities, transport, home detention, and current challenges

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

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Home Detention and review of the amendment draft 5.1 for S.222

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Break

Legislative Picture session

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

Vermont State Employees Association

Discussion regarding Mental Health facilities, staffing, and concerns with the new proposal

Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association

2:20 PM

Department of Finance & Management

Discussion regarding unspent VTA funds

Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration

3:00 PM

House Floor and Caucuses

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Correctional Facilities

Historical perspective about correctional facilities and ideas on how to move forward with a central or regional model

John Gorczyk, Former Commissioner, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:10 AM

Correctional Facilities

Future concept and going forward with Correctional Facilities

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:55 PM

School Radon Mitigation

Discussion with House Education members regarding funding for Radon Testing and mitigation for school buildings

Rep. Kathryn Webb, House Committee on Education

Hearing Type

Standard

9:10 AM

Correctional Facilities

Follow up discussion regarding current and future correctional facilities plans

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

10:05 AM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Discussion with BGS in regards to the Senate amendment to H.806

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

10:35 AM

Phosphorus Initiative

Follow up discussion with ANR/DEC and Agency of Agriculture regarding phosphorus extraction funding

Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Amanda St. Pierre, Executive Director, Pleasant Valley Farm

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

H.874 - An act relating to inmate access to prescription drugs

Committee discussion regarding Draft 2.2 of H.874

Emily Miller, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of Inmate Files and discussion regarding policy and procedure with Legislative Council, DOC & the Defender General

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of Inmate Files with Legislative Council, DOC, and the Defender General

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

11:50 AM

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

Review of Senate updates to the Capital Bill

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:00 PM

Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

Caucuses

2:00 PM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

Discussion with BGS and ACCD regarding Section 3 of S.94

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

2:50 PM

H.806 - An act relating to the Southeast State Correctional Facility

Committee discussion regarding the Senate changes and amendment to H.806

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Review of current Bills H.806, H.718, H.179, and H.923 Capital Bill breakdown prior to returning to the House Floor

4:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Discussion with BGS regarding Senate changes to H. 923

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services

10:10 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion regarding Inmate Files with Legislative Council, DOC, and the Defender General

Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
Sarah Truckle, Policy and Implementation Analyst, Department of Corrections
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

University of Vermont

Discussion regarding 2019 Capital Bill information

Tom Gustafson, Vice President of University Relations and Administration, University of Vermont
Robert Vaughan, Director of Campus Planning, University of Vermont

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Discussion with DOC in regards to mental health beds at the Northwest Correctional facility

Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

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

Discussion with ACCD in regards to Section 11 of H.923 Clean Water & Downtown Transportation Fund

Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development

10:25 AM

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

Discussion with VT State Historic Preservation Division regarding Section 4 of H.923

Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of H.923 Capital Budget Adjustment FY18 & FY19 funding

11:30 AM

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

Discussion with House Health Care Committee members regarding their amendment proposal for the Brattleboro Retreat

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care

11:55 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of amendment proposal for H.923 Section 3

Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

1:30 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Caucuses

3:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

School Budget Update

Discussion with Agency of Education in regards to Section 27 School Construction

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

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of H.923 funding and language review

9:40 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 AM

Committee Discussion

Funding and language review of H.923

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

2:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

Review of the Capital Bill language

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:20 PM

Recess

3:00 PM

House Floor

5:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Final review and vote for H.923 amendment

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Review of H.777

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucus

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

State House Generator, Switchgear, and Battery backup system update

Eric Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services

10:00 AM

House Floor

11:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Caucuses

3:15 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

TBA

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucus

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:30 PM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

1:30 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

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2017-2018 Session

House Committee on Corrections and Institutions (Room 33)

The House Committee on Corrections and Institutions considers matters relating to the Department of Corrections; public buildings; and State lands and property.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

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Friday, January 6, 2017

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

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Friday, January 13, 2017

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

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Friday, January 20, 2017

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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