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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has jurisdiction over bills and resolutions appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor Shumlin's Farewell Address

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

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Message

Monday, January 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Overview of Fiscal Issues

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Overview of Clean Water Fiscal Concepts

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

  • Emily Byrne, Director, Budget Management Division, Department of Finance & Management
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

To Be Scheduled

Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

AHS Central Office

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Martha Maksym, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

Public Safety

Meet and Greet

  • Thomas Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:15 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Health Department

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
2:45 PM

FY2017 Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

Mental Health Department

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

iPad Training

  • David Hilton, Information Technology Specialist
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
Monday, January 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Administrator, Vermont Veterans' Home
2:15 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Department for Children and Families

  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Jillian Niggel, Deputy Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Recommendations for the Future of Vermont Health Connect

(Joint Senate Appropriations, Finance and Institutions Committees)
Room 10

  • John Schaeffer, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  • Don VanSlochem, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
  • David Weiher, Strategic Solutions Group, LLC
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Vermont State Colleges

  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Elaine Collins, President, Johnson State College
  • Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.1 - An act relating to the determination of average daily membership for the 2016–2017 school year and equalized pupil count for fiscal year 2018

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
1:45 PM

Revenue Update

  • Tom Kavet, Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
2:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Department of Corrections/Attorney General

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
3:00 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Matthew Chapman, Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Joanna Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
1:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Victims Advocates

  • Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Monday, January 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Administration Overview

  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Fiscal Issues

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Labor Department

  • Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Director of Finance, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
2:00 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Deliberations-Language

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY2017 Governor’s Proposed Budget Adjustment

Committee Deliberations-Web Report

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, January 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to fiscal year 2017 budget adjustments

Attorney General

  • T.J. Donovan, Attorney General
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to fiscal year 2017 budget adjustments

Overview of House Passed Bill

  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
2:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to fiscal year 2017 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to fiscal year 2017 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to fiscal year 2017 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:10 PM

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

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

H.125 - An act relating to fiscal year 2017 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Monday, February 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

State Auditor [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Susan Mesner, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Defender General [PROTECTION]

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Veterans' Home [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Taxes [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Alexa Lewis, Director of Financial Services, Department of Taxes
  • Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Libraries [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Martha Reid, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

To Be Scheduled

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Public Television [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Holly Groschner, President and CEO, Vermont Public Television
4:00 PM

To Be Scheduled

Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Human Services-Overview/Central Office
[HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Martha Maksym, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Secretary of State [PROTECTION]

  • Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Cathy Deyo, Administrative Services Manager, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Labor Department [LABOR]

  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
Monday, February 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
6:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Joint House/Senate Appropriations Committees
Community-Based Public Hearings at 5 locations:
Bellows Falls, Johnson, Rutland City, St. Albans City,
St. Johnsbury, Winooski

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Health Department [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program,Vermont Department of Health
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Administration Secretary's Office/Department of Finance and Management [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Commission on Women [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Hannah Myers, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

University of Vermont [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
  • Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Military Department [PROTECTION]

  • Maj Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Human Resources [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Michelle Anderson, Interim Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Kari Miner, Senior HR Director, Department of Human Resources
  • Molly Paulger, Classification Director, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
2:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Buildings and General Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
Monday, February 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President and CEO, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Corrections Department [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Humanities Council [COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Peter Gilbert, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
4:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Natural Resources Board [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Kimberley Lashua, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Vermont Senate Outreach Forum: St. Johnsbury

Senate Committees on Appropriations, Institutions, and Transportation

Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:20 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association

2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department for Children and Families [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Brian Evans, Chief Fiscal Officer, Department for Children and Families
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Monday, February 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

PIVOT Presentation

  • Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

Evidenced-Informed Policymaking Presentation

(Room 11)

  • Robyn Liu, Center for Evidence-Based Policy
  • Duke Shepard, Deputy Director, Center for Evidence-Based Policy
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:10 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Mental Health Department [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
3:08 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Symphony Orchestra [COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Benjamin Cadwallader, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

State's Attorneys, Sheriffs, Special Investigation Unit [PROTECTION]

  • Barbara Bernardini, Business Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff and President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marc Metayer, SIU Grants Program Manager, Department of State's Attorneys
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

NCSL Update

  • Erica MacKellar, National Conference of State Legislatures
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets [PROTECTION]

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Business Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • James Smith, Budget and Policy Manager, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monday, March 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Public Safety [PROTECTION]

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director, Department of Public Safety
  • Rick Hallenbeck, Deputy Director, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access-ACO's [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Alicia Cooper, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Vermont Education Health Initiative

  • Mark Hage, Member Benefits Director, Vermont-NEA/VEHI
  • Laura Soares, President, Vermont Education Health Initiative
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Criminal Justice Training Council [PROTECTION]

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II
2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Legislative Budgets: Joint Fiscal Office, Legislature, Legislative Council, Sergeant at Arms [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Christine Gilhuly, Supervisor of Committee Services, Legislative Council
  • Duncan Goss, Systems Analyst/Business Manager, Office of Legislative Council
  • Agatha Kessler, Deputy Director of Operations, Legislative Council
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont State Colleges [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
1:45 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Financial Regulation [PROTECTION]

  • David Cameron, Business Manager, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Monday, March 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Judiciary [PROTECTION]

  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:15 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Senator
2:45 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Vermont Public Television--Follow-up [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Holly Groschner, President and CEO, Vermont Public Television
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Department of Information and Innovation [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • James Nash, Financial Director III, Department of Information & Innovation
  • Darwin Thompson, Commissioner, Department of Information & Innovation
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Attorney General [PROTECTION]

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:45 PM

FY2018 Governor's Proposed State Budget

Human Rights Commission [PROTECTION]

  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.95 - An act relating to sexual assault nurse examiners

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
  • Amelia Singh, Office of Legislative Council
4:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:55 PM

S.135 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Mullin
3:10 PM

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

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
4:00 PM

Judicial Retention Election

Joint Assembly (House Chamber)

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 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

  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Mike Fraysier, ANR Lands Director, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
1:15 PM

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

1:30 PM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:40 PM

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

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
1:50 PM

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

  • Sen. Jane Kitchel
  • Sen. Richard Westman
2:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

S.34 - An act relating to rural economic development

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
2:30 PM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Sen. Becca Balint, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
2:45 PM

S.133 - An act relating to examining mental health care and care coordination

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, March 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Education [GENERAL EDUCATION]

  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • William Talbott, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

EB5 Marketing and Promotion Office
Future Funding/Operation of Vermont Life (COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Steve Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.100 - An act relating to promoting affordable and sustainable housing

  • Sen. Becca Balint
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Lottery Commission [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Mary Cassani, Business Manager, Vermont Lottery Commission
  • Jeff Cavender, Director Marketing and Sales, Vermont Lottery Commission
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Enhanced 911 Board [PROTECTION]

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
4:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Historical Society [COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • John Grosvenor, Director of Finance and Operations, Vermont Historical Society
  • Stephen Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:10 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

State Treasurer/Retirement [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Laurie Lanphear, Director of Operations, Retirement Division
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:27 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Green Mountain Care Board [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kate Slocum, Financial Director, Green Mountain Care Board
3:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Arts Council [COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Alex Aldrich, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Zon Eastes, Outreach and Advancement Coordinator, Vermont Arts Council
Monday, April 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Fish and Wildlife [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Elizabeth Stratton, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Kristin Freeman, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Environmental Conservation [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Administrative Services Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Agency of Natural Resources--Central Office [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management, Agency of Natural Resources
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

H.518--Overview of House Passed Bill

  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
2:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services [PROTECTION]

  • Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
3:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Court Diversion and PretrialServices [PROTECTION]

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Advocates Hearing (Room 10)
ALL AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED
To submit written testimony email to:
rbuck@leg.state.vt.us

Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Department of Liquor Control [PROTECTION]

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
1:30 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board [COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • 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
2:00 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Public Service Department [PROTECTION]

  • Stacey Drinkwine, Director of Administrative Services, Public Service Department
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Public Service Department
2:15 PM

FY 2018 Governor's Proposed Budget

Public Service Board [PROTECTION]

  • Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Service Board
  • Jim Volz, Chair, Public Service Board
2:30 PM

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

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Mazza
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, April 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committeee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Monday, April 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:35 AM

S.137 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Mullin
1:42 PM

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

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
1:54 PM

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

  • Sen. Dick Sears
2:08 PM

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

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
2:17 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

1:00 PM

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

(FY 2018 Budget)
Committee Deliberations

Monday, April 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.238 - An act relating to modernizing and reorganizing Title 7

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

To Be Scheduled

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:37 AM

H.238 - An act relating to modernizing and reorganizing Title 7

11:47 AM

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

  • Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Scheduled

Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Administration Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly
(House Chamber)

Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Tax Department

  • Deborah Carroll, Principal Assistant, Department of Taxes
  • Douglas Farnham, Director, Policy, Outreach & Legislative Affairs Division, Department of Taxes
Monday, January 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

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

Agency of Human Services

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

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

Corrections

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
2:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

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

Mental Health

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Financial Manager, Agency of Human Services
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:07 PM

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

Health Department

  • Paul Daley, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Financial Manager, Agency of Human Services
2:40 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Tracy O'Connell, Financial Manager, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Agency of Education

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:00 PM

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

Department for Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Child Development, Department for Children and Families
  • Tracy O'Connell, Financial Manager, Agency of Human Services
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Vermont Veterans' Home
(via telephone)

  • Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
Monday, January 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Deliberations

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Deliberations

Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:15 PM

Revenue Update

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Finance
(Room 10)

  • Tom Kavet, State Economist and Principal Economic Advisor to the Vermont Legislature, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Scheduled

Monday, January 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's 2019 FY Budget Address

Joint Assembly (House Chamber)

2:00 PM

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

Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Committee Deliberations/Vote

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Administration Overview

  • Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget Request--Vermont Veterans' Home [Human Services]

  • 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
Monday, January 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Buildings and General Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Deputy Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
2:15 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Tax [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Defender General [PROTECTION]

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Agency of Digital Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • James Nash, Financial Director, Agency of Digital Services
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Deputy CFO, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--State Auditor [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

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

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
[PROTECTION]

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
4:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Secretary of State [PROTECTION]

  • Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
  • James Condos, Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--University of Vermont [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • David Daigle, Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Vermont
  • Ron Lumbra, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Vermont
  • Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--State's Attorneys; Sheriffs; Special Investigation [PROTECTION]

  • Barbara Bernardini, Business Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Marc Mateyer, SIU Grants Program Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • Annie Noonan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Proposed Budget--Agency of Human Services-Overview [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Monday, February 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Vermont State Colleges [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Churchill Hindes, Trustee, Vermont State Colleges
  • Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
  • Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
2:15 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Labor Department [LABOR]

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Criminal Justice Training Council [PROTECTION]

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Military [PROTECTION]

  • Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Ken Gragg, Financial Director, Military Department
2:15 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Vermont Student Assistance Corporation [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:38 PM

S.244 - An act relating to extending the repeal date for the guidelines for spousal maintenance awards

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
1:45 PM

S.49 - An act relating to jurors’ compensation

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
1:50 PM

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

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
2:12 PM

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

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
2:30 PM

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

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets [PROTECTION]

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services IV and Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Monday, February 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
6:00 PM

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

Joint House and Senate Community-Based Public Hearings on the FY 2019 Budget
(see 'Additional Information' link on the Committee web page for specific locations and times; please note that times may vary)

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Financial Regulation [PROTECTION]

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner, Securities, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Cameron, Business Manager, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Molly Dillon, Deputy Commissioner, Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • David Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Christina Rouleau, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
4:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Liquor Control [PROTECTION]

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:20 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Liquor Control [PROTECTION]

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
  • Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Department for Children and Families [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Monday, February 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--DVHA [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clarke, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sen. Dick Sears
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Health Department [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Legislative Budgets [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]
Legislature; Joint Fiscal Office; Sergeant at Arms

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Sen. Dick McCormack
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Agency of Education [GENERAL EDUCATION]

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Kathy Flanagan, Finance Director, Agency of Education
  • Rebecca Holcombe, Secretary, Agency of Education
3:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, February 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Agency of Commerce and Community Development [COMMERCE and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Department of Economic Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Brett Long, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Housing and Community Development

  • Katie Buckley, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Department of Tourism and Marketing and Vermont Life

  • Steven Cook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Public Safety [PROTECTION]

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director 0f Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Rick Hallenbeck, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:15 PM

S.180 - An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
Monday, March 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:40 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Judiciary [PROTECTION]

  • Kelly Carbo, Business Manager
  • Patricia Gable, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:45 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Human Resources [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
3:20 PM

Break

3:40 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Mental Health [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health AHS
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
4:50 PM

S.111 - An act relating to privatization contracts

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:40 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Corrections [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
3:40 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--State Treasurer/Retirement [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Policy Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
4:20 PM

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

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:35 PM

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

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:40 PM

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

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
3:20 PM

S.269 - An act relating to blockchain business development

3:28 PM

S.253 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
4:15 PM

S.94 - An act relating to promoting remote work

  • Sen. Becca Balint
Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Bills

S.94 (Promoting Remote and Flexible Work Arrangements)
S.269 (Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Financial Technology)
S.253 (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact)
S.260 (Cleanup of State Waters)
S.262 (Miscellaneous Changes to Medicaid and DVHA)
S.53 (Universal Publicly Financed Primary Care System)
S.85 (Simplifying Government for Small Businesses)
S.276 (Rural Economic Development)

Monday, March 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Agency of Natural Resources [NATURAL RESOURCES]
ANR Central and Agency Overview

  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management Services, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Fish and Wildlife

  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Environmental Conservation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Director of Administration and Innovation Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Kristin Freeman, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:30 PM

Break

4:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
4:35 PM

S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
4:30 PM

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

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

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

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

S.285 - An act relating to universal recycling requirements

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:55 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Vermont Housing and Conservation Board [COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • 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
2:22 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Center for Crime Victim Services [PROTECTION]

  • Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Monday, March 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Update
and Committee Discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Natural Resources Board [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Kimberley Lashua, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Vermont Commission on Women [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Legislative Council [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Attorney General/Court Diversion and Pretrial Services [PROTECTION]

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
  • William Griffin, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

Green Mountain Care Board [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
2:45 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Public Service Department [PROTECTION]

  • Stacey Drinkwine, Director of Administrative Services, Public Service Department
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Friday, March 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Monday, April 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Overview as Passed by House

  • Rep. Peter J. Fagan
  • Rep. Catherine Toll, Appropriations Committee
2:15 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Human Services Overview as Passed by House

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Advocates Hearing (Room 10)
ALL AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED
(List of Scheduled Witnesses Available at the Hearing)

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Agency of Transportation [TRANSPORTATION]

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Interim Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Monday, April 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
3:15 PM

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

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
3:35 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Monday, April 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:05 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Senate Committee on Education Recommendations

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
2:20 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Recommendations

  • Sen. Claire Ayer
2:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Senate Committee on Natural Resources Recommendations

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
2:45 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--AHS Update on Forensics Unit

  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.903 - An act relating to regenerative farming

  • Sen. Francis K. Brooks
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:45 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget

  • Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
1:45 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Monday, April 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

11:00 AM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Agency of Digital Services

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
11:15 AM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

1:30 PM

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

FY 2019 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

To Be Scheduled

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:10 PM

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

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Sen. Peg Flory
  • Sen. Dick Mazza
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Monday, April 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

  • Sen. Jane Kitchel
2:00 PM

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

  • Sen. Dick Sears
2:15 PM

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

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
2:30 PM

H.913 - An act relating to boards and commissions

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
2:45 PM

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

  • Sen. Randy Brock
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:47 AM

H.707 - An act relating to the prevention of sexual harassment

  • Sen. Becca Balint
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:52 AM

H.675 - An act relating to conditions of release prior to trial

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:15 PM

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

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:45 PM

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

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:13 PM

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

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.707 - An act relating to the prevention of sexual harassment

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:20 AM

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

  • Sen. John Rodgers
4:35 PM

H.907 - An act relating to improving rental housing safety

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
4:40 PM

H.916 - An act relating to increasing the moral obligation authority of the Vermont Economic Development Authority

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
4:45 PM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
5:33 PM

H.916 - An act relating to increasing the moral obligation authority of the Vermont Economic Development Authority

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
3:39 PM

To Be Scheduled

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
5:00 PM

H.919 - An act relating to workforce development

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
5:11 PM

H.196 - An act relating to paid family leave

Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
3:45 PM

H.739 - An act relating to energy productivity investments under the self-managed energy efficiency program

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.922 - An act relating to making numerous revenue changes

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:37 AM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
2:42 PM

H.559 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental subjects

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
3:05 PM

H.904 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

To Be Scheduled

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

To Be Scheduled

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:40 PM

Education Fund Analysis and Update

Joint Senate Appropriations and Education Committees
(Room 5)

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:55 PM

To Be Scheduled

Joint Senate Appropriations and Education Committees
(Room 5)

  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:15 AM

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

ROOM 10
Joint Senate Appropriations and Finance Committees
(Special Session FY 2019 Proposed Budget)--Overview of Personal Tax and Revenue Allocation Changes

  • Peter Griffin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

State Treasurer--Use of One-Time Funds

ROOM 10
Joint Senate Appropriations and Finance Committees
(State Treasurer, Beth Pearce, via telephone)

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
11:30 AM

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

ROOM 10
(Special Session FY 2019 Proposed Budget)--Overview

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, June 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Meeting Cancelled

Review Post-H.13 Special Session Issues

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:18 AM

Special Session--FY 2019 Budget

Room 11
Joint Senate Appropriations, Education, Finance Committee Meeting

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
1:30 PM

Special Session--FY 2019 Budget

Room 11
Joint Senate Appropriations, Education, Finance Committee Meeting

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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