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Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Room 17

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare has jurisdiction over matters relating to the preservation of health, old age assistance, and social and economic security.

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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

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

Senate Convenes

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

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

Senate Convenes

11:00 AM

Health Care and Human Services Bills

Review of bills that passed in the last biennium

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Priorities for the 2017 Session

9:30 AM

Introduction

Meet and Greet and Confirmation Interview

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
10:00 AM

Introductions

Meet and Greet, Vision for AHS and Confirmation Interview

  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Martha Maksym, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

Medicaid Pathways Report

Including Medicaid Pathways

  • Selina Hickman, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
12:00 AM

Adjourn

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

Senate Convenes

9:00 AM

Mental Health System and Involuntary Treatment

Overview

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

Department of Mental Health

Overview, Updates and Confirmation Interview

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
10:15 AM

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

Workforce Issues

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
10:45 AM

Overview & Updates

Department of Health

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Kuligoski vs. Brattleboro Retreat

Review of the Supreme Court Case

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Blueprint for Health

Overview and Update

  • Beth Tanzman, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
10:00 AM

Review of Bills that Passed in the Last Biennium

- Continued from Tuesday

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

Walk thru

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Bill Sponsor
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick Sears
11:00 AM

Department for Children and Families

Orientation

  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Convenes

After the floor

Mental Health Advocate Update

  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
10:30 AM

Health Insurance Regulation

  • Emily Brown, Insurance Rates & Forms Assistant Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Phil Keller, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
11:15 AM

Updates and Priorities

  • Jessa Barnard, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
12:00 PM

Lunch

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

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

Room 10

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman
9:30 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

  • Sharon Winn, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
10:00 AM

Recommendations for the Future of Vermont Health Connect

  • John Schaeffer, Strategic Solutions Group
  • Don VanSlochem, Strategic Solutions Group
  • David Weiher, Strategic Solutions Group
11:00 AM

Vermont Health Connect

Response to Report

  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cassandra Madison, Director of Operations, Vermont Health Connect
  • Dawn Schneiderman, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

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

Green Mountain Care Board

Review charge

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:10 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Update

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
10:15 AM

Review List of Reports Due to Committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Blue Ribbon Commission on Financing High Quality Affordable Childcare

Report Review

  • Charlotte Ancel, Chair, Blue Ribbon Commission on Financing High Quality Affordable Childcare
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
9:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

  • Jessa Barnard, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • David Hurlihy, Executive Director, Board of Medical Practice
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Introduction

Meet and Greet, Vision and Issues

  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

iPad Training

  • Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Convenes

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

Senate Convenes

After the floor

Report on Act 79

Including updates

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Mental Health and the Elderly

  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Director of State Unit of Aging, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:00 AM

Vermont Veterans' Home

Capacity and Alternative Uses

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:00 AM

Planned Parenthood - LARCs

Budget Adjustment Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Meagan Gallagher, Planned Parenthood
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.37 - An act relating to access to treatment for patients with a terminal illness

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Dick McCormack
9:30 AM

Agency of Human Services

Report on Designated Agencies

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
10:15 AM

Children's Mental Health

360 Overview

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Charlie Biss, Director, Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Catherine Simonson, Chief Client Services Officer, Howard Center
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Assign Reports

9:00 AM

Mental Health System

At the Community Level

  • Heidi Hall, Chief Financial Officer, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Susan Loynd, Human Resources Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
11:00 AM

Grenon Response Advocacy Group

  • Michael Kupersmith, Grenon Group
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
After the Floor

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

The view from the community

  • Katie Mae Buckholder, Clinician, Center Vermont Addiction Medicine
  • Bob Doran, Crisis Bed Manager, Counseling Center of Addison County
  • Christie Everett, Director, Access and Acute Care Services & Safe Haven, Clara Martin Center
  • Lois Flanders, Board Member, Washington County Mental Health Services
11:00 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Off-site meeting at Rutland Regional Medical Center
CVPS/Leahy Conference Center - Room D
160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT

  • Adam Cohen, Medical Director of the Emergency Room, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
  • Dick Courcelle, Chief Executive Officer, Rutland Mental Health Services
  • Tom Huebner, President, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Lorraine Jenne, Chief of Human Resources, Rutland Mental Health Services
  • Brian Kilcullen, Chief of Police, Rutland City Police Department
  • Chris Louras, Mayor, City of Rutland
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Jeffrey McKee, VP, Community & Behavioral Health Services, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Judy Morton, Regional Executive Director, Mountain View Center
  • Doug Norford, Director - Child & Family Services Programs, Rutland Mental Health Services
  • Susan Robbins, Administrative Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
  • Tim Urich, Administrator, The Pines at Rutland
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Pat Haller, Westford Town Forest
  • Penrose Jackson, Director of Community Health & Improvement, UVM Medical Center
9:00 AM

Universal Primary Care

Review Report

  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician in Addiction Medicine
10:30 AM

Dr. Dynasaur 2.0

Review Report

  • Andrew Dick, RAND Corporation
  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

S.19 - An act relating to allowing silver-level nonqualified health benefit plans to be offered outside the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • MaryKate Mohlman, Director of Health Reform, Agency of Administration
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:05 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the assessment of Vermont’s public benefit structure

  • Sen. Peg Flory, Senate Committee on Institutions
11:15 AM

Our Voices eXposed (OVX)

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.45 - An act relating to providing meals to health care providers at conferences

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
11:00 AM

Organ Tissue Donation Report

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:30 PM

Mental Health Discussion with VSEA

Joint Hearing with House Health Care
Room 11 ~ 5:30 to 7:00pm

  • Peter Bartlett, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Dave Bellini, President, VSEA
  • Adam Binderum, Clara Martin Center
  • Augusta Blackstone, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Kara Briggs, Clara Martin Center
  • Scott Brumenschoukal, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Paul Capcara, Clinical Nurse Manager, Adult Acute Care Unit, Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center
  • Kohl Comtess, Clara Martin Center
  • Dave Derosia, RN, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Kathi Echelberger, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Steffen Fllibotte, Corrections Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Liam Gannon, Doctor, Copley Hospital
  • Tom Hart, Howard Center
  • Justin Knapp, Doctor, Central Vermont Medical Center
  • Mike Kurt, Howard Center
  • Kara Lawrence, Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital
  • Raenetta Liberty, , Vermont SANE Program
  • Andrew Nuss, Clara Martin Center
  • Dennis Ross, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Jason Rushlow, Barre
  • Colleen Schmitt, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Ben Smith, Doctor, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Kristal Westover, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Amanda Young, University of Vermont Medical Center
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

Committee discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Rick Barnett, Legislative Chair and Past President, Vermont Psychological Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Aaron French, Chief Clinical Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Susan Hall, LCMHC, DCC, Citizen
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Terry Rabinowitz MD DDS, Medical Director of Telemedicine, University of Vermont Medical Center
10:30 AM

Prior Authorizations

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:30 AM

Pathways Vermont

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

Workforce

Staffing Issues and Challenges

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program,Vermont Department of Health
  • Suzanne Leavitt, Director of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:15 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to treatment for patients with a terminal illness

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Diana Barnard, M.D., University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Scott Chamerlain, Vermont Resident
  • Starlee Coleman, Vice President of Communications, The Goldwater Institute
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

Perspective on Mental Health

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
9:00 AM

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc.

Introduction to Cathy Fulton, Executive Director

  • Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
9:15 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

Committee discussion and possible vote

9:30 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

  • Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
  • Danielle Glover, Legal and Government Affairs Manager, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
  • Suzanne Leavitt, Director of Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Christina McCaffrey, Registered Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Marifrances McIntosh, DAIL/Division of Licensing & Protection, Agency of Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
10:30 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the assessment of Vermont’s public benefit structure

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Doug Racine, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Stephanie Yu, Policy Analyst, Public Assets Institute
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.45 - An act relating to providing meals to health care providers at conferences

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Optometrists Association
  • Meredith Chaudoir, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

Road Map to End Homelessness

Joint Hearing - Senate Health & Welfare and House Health Care
Room 10

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Recovery Day

  • Mike Johnson, Director, Recovery Center, Springfield
9:00 AM

Mental Health System

Including workforce issue and linkage to higher education

  • Jolinda LaClair, Director, Drug Prevention Policy, Agency of Administration
  • Dave Lahr, Department of Labor
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Jay Ramsey, Director, Career and Technical Education, Agency of Education
  • Yasmine Ziesler, Chief Academic and Academic Technology Officer, Vermont State Colleges
11:00 AM

Licensure Requirements

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program,Vermont Department of Health
11:30 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:45 AM

Licensure Requirements

Alcohol and drug abuse counselors

  • Katie Mae Burkholder, Clinician, Central Vermont Addiction Medicine
9:15 AM

Vermont Care Partners

FY2016 Outcomes

  • Catherine Burns, Quality Director, Vermont Care Partners
9:45 AM

Agency of Human Services

Medicaid Pathways Report

  • Selina Hickman, Director of Health Care Operations, Compliance & Improvement, Agency of Human Services
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

11:50 AM

Adjourn

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

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Committee discussion and possible vote

9:30 AM

Medicaid ACO Agreement

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:00 AM

Dr. Dynasaur 2.0

  • Lindsay DesLauriers, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
  • Colin Robinson, Political Organizer, Vermont National Education Association
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Biosimilars Discussion

  • Thomas Felix, Medical Director, R& D Policy, Amgen
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Patrick Plues, Vice President, State Government Affairs, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
11:00 AM

Vermont Pharmacists Association

Medicine Reconciliation and the Vermont Retail Druggists

  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Marty Irons, Vermont Pharmacists Association
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist
11:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Walk-thru of proposed bill

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Review Reports

9:30 AM

S.45 - An act relating to providing meals to health care providers at conferences

Committee discussion and possible vote

10:00 AM

JRS19 - Joint resolution relating to prescription drug pricing

Walk-thru

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.37 - An act relating to access to treatment for patients with a terminal illness

Testimony and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Richard Galbraith, Vice President for Research, University of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
11:15 AM

S.88 - An act relating to increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21 years of age

Walk-thru

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rebecca Ryan, Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

S.70 - An act relating to the nutritional requirements for children’s meals

Introduction

  • Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
-

S.71 - An act relating to the administration of immunizations by pharmacists

  • Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
8:30 AM

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

  • Isabelle Desjardins, Medical Director, Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical School
  • James Hudziak MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, Pediatrics and Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Vermont
  • Stephen Leffler M.D., Chief Medical Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
9:30 AM

S.70 - An act relating to the nutritional requirements for children’s meals

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society, Vermont
  • Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
10:20 AM

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Committee vote

10:30 AM

S.71 - An act relating to the administration of immunizations by pharmacists

  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Wendy Davis, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Analyst, Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Agency of Human Services

Duplication of Services Report

  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health
9:00 AM

Mental Health System

Comments & Suggestions Regarding the Committee Bill

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Erhard Menke, Vermont Housing Coalition
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health
  • David Scherr, Co-Chief, Community Justice Divsion, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

Walk-thru

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

S.88 - An act relating to increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21 years of age

  • Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • John Hughes, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Vermont
  • Abigail Rogers, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations, Northeast Region, March of Dimes
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.31 - An act relating to circulating nurses in hospital operating rooms

Possible vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

Fiscal Considerations

Universal Primary Care

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Evidence-informed Policymaking Training

Joint Hearing - Room 11

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Health Care Policies

Doctor perspective from the front line

  • Robert Backus
9:00 AM

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

Committee bill

  • Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Assistant Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Erhard Menke, Vermont Housing Coalition
9:15 AM

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

Committee bill discussion

10:00 AM

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

Detailed review of bill

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Governor's Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities

  • Sam Liss, Member, Governor's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
8:45 AM

Disability Awareness Day

  • Steve Pouliot, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
9:00 AM

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

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D.
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
11:00 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Thomas Felix, Medical Director, R& D Policy, Amgen
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Bonita Libman, Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Charles Storrow, Express Scripts, Inc.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
9:00 AM

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

Committee Bill Discussion

  • Susan Aranoff, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Frank Reed, Director of Operations and Planning and Development, Department of Mental Health
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Ellis, Lobbyist, Ellis Mills Public Affairs
  • Michael Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

VDH Technical Changes

  • Jason Williams, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, University of Vermont Medical Center
-

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
9:45 AM

S.88 - An act relating to increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21 years of age

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin O'Flaherty, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
  • Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
10:15 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt McMahon, Lobbyist, McLean, Meehan & Rice
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

Break

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

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

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Kerrie Johnson, Defender General's Office
  • Sarah Robinson, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:30 AM

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

Committee Bill Discussion

  • Susan Aranoff, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
Friday, March 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:15 AM

S.4 - An act relating to publicly accessible meetings of an accountable care organization’s governing body

Review Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

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

Review and possible vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Kathy Holsopple, Executive Director, VT Federation for Child and Families Mental Health
  • Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  • Claire Kendall, Co-Director, Moretown
  • Tricia Long, Director, Resilience Beyond Incarceration
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children & Families
  • Beth Tanzman, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Stephanie Winters, Operations Director, Vermont Medical Society
11:15 AM

S.88 - An act relating to increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21 years of age

Vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the floor

S.88 - An act relating to increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21 years of age

Proposed amendment

  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Coalition for Tobacco Free Kids
-

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Lauren Hierl, Political Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs
10:20 AM

S.88 - An act relating to increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21 years of age

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
10:30 AM

Vermont Department of Health

Introduction to new Commissioner

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

Licensed dental practice - “dental therapist”

Progress Report

  • Ellen Grimes, Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Vermont Technical College
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

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

Voices for Vermont's Children

  • Michelle Fay, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Sarah Teel, Research Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
10:00 AM

H.201 - An act relating to length of stay at designated shelters

  • Bethany Pombar, Director, Vermont Coalition for Homeless and Runaway Youth
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • Catherine Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Adam Greshin
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
11:45 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

Assign reporters to all 2017 confirmations

Friday, March 24, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Meeting with the Governor

9:30 AM

H.265 - An act relating to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Including language from H. 283

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeffrey Hess
  • Gini Milkey, Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Jill Randall, Helpline and Medicare Advocacy Services Director, Legal Services for the Elderly
  • Jamie Renner, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Vermont Attorney General
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Director of State Unit of Aging, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Jacob Speidel, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Sally Wagley, Maine Elder Law Attorney, Levey, Wagley & Putman, P.A.
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

-After the floor

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Teach Vermont

  • Cynthia Greene, Vermont Licensed Early Educator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Sonja Raymond, Apple Tree Learing Center, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
9:00 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

  • Melissa Bailey, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Karin Edwards, Director, Integrated Support for Learning, Agency of Education
  • Kathy Hentcy, Mental Health & Health Care Integration Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tracy Watterson, Multi-tiered System of Supports Program Manager, Agency of Education
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

Continued

  • Donna Bailey, Co-Director, Addison County Parent Child Center
  • Robyn Freedner-Maguire, Campaign Director, Let's Grow Kids
  • Jill Rinehart, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
11:30 AM

Vermont Network Advocacy Day

  • Lucy Basa, Victim Advocate, HOPE Works
  • Anera Foco, Administrative Coordinator, DIVAS
  • Karen Lipinczyk, Shelter Manager, WISE of the Upper Valley
  • Sarah Robinson, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Acupuncture

Update from VTAA - treating pain without opiates

  • Robert Davis, Acupuncture Vermont
9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
9:45 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Introduction & Walk-thru

  • Rep. Gabrielle Lucke, Sponsor
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.201 - An act relating to length of stay at designated shelters

  • Roger Clapp, Shelter Parent
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.283 - An act relating to protecting against financial exploitation of vulnerable adults

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Jamie Renner, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Vermont Attorney General
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Jacob Speidel, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Charles Storrow, Partner, Leonine Public Affairs
Friday, March 31, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Prior Authorizations

Testimony and Discussion

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Robert Penny
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D.
10:00 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Rep. Lori Houghton
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
10:45 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the floor

Lyme Disease

Updates on outreach programs

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Bradley Tompkins, Vector Borne Disease Epidemiologist and Program Chief, Department of Health
-

H.201 - An act relating to length of stay at designated shelters

Vote

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

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fine, Former Director, Rhode Island Department of Health
  • Jack Mayer, Pediatrician, Middlebury
  • Susie Miller, Office Manager, Cambridge Family Practice
  • Hannah Rabin, Primary Care Doctor, Richmond
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D.
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

TBD

11:30 AM

H.265 - An act relating to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Including H.283 Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
9:45 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

  • Thomas Delaney, Suicidologist, UVM Child Health Improvement Program
  • Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn
  • Debra Lopez, Psychiatrist, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Joellen Tarallo-Falk, Project Director, Center for Health and Learning and VT Suicide Prevention Center
10:30 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

  • Darlene Furey, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Llu Mulvaney, Interim Executive Director, Outright Vermont
  • Nick Nichols, Policy Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Necrason Group
  • David Rettew M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Vermont Children's Hospital
  • Meredith Roberts, Parent
11:15 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Including the S.19 Amendment

  • Susan Aranoff, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Addie Strumolo, Health Care Director, DVHA
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:45 AM

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

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Friday, April 7, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

  • Martha Allen, President, Vermont National Education Association
  • Kathy Hentcy, Mental Health & Health Care Integration Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Tricia Long, Director, Resilience Beyond Incarceration
  • Erin Maguire, Executive Director of Student Support Services, Chittenden Central Supervisory Union
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Patricia Prelock , Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Vermont
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

Mark Up

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

-

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two
  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Michael Kupersmith, Vermont State Workforce Development Board, Liaison, Grenon Group
  • Jim Leddy, Former Senator, Grenon Group
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
11:00 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:30 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Committee discussion & vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.90 - An act relating to coordinating Vermont’s response to adverse childhood and family experiences

  • Karin Edwards, Director, Integrated Support for Learning, Agency of Education
9:00 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Including S.19 amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.265 - An act relating to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

-

H.283 - An act relating to protecting against financial exploitation of vulnerable adults

Committee vote

10:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Michelle Fay, Associate Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Rep. Brian Keefe, House Committee On Human Services
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Alliance
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:30 AM

TBD

Thursday, April 13, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Committee vote

9:20 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Committee vote

9:40 AM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

Committee vote

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

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

Uniform Hospital Discharge Summary

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
9:30 AM

Human Services Budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Prior Authorizations, paperwork, etc.

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Murphy, Director of Vendor Management, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Lindsay Parker, Health Access Policy and Planning Chief, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

St. Albans Hub

  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program,Vermont Department of Health
11:15 AM

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

Committee vote

11:20 AM

H.184 - An act relating to evaluation of suicide profiles

Committee vote

11:25 AM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

Committee vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

H.265 - An act relating to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Amendments

8:40 AM

H.507 - An act relating to Next Generation Medicaid ACO pilot project reporting requirements

Amendments

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Committee on Finance
9:00 AM

S.14 - An act relating to expanding the Vermont Practitioner Recovery Network

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Robin Lunge

12:00 PM

S.113 - An act relating to food and lodging establishments

Committee discussion and vote

12:30 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
  • Jessica Oski, Parent
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Friday, April 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.230 - An act relating to consent by minors for mental health treatment

Amendment review

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

Senate Floor

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

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Donna Burkett, Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Samantha Nelson, Government Affairs Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.50 - An act relating to insurance coverage for telemedicine services delivered in or outside a health care facility

Committee discussion

8:30 AM

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

Committee discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 28, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Side by side review

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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H.145 - An act relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

Proposal of amendment

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Sarah Robinson, Program Coordinator, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Confirmations

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

Potential Federal Issues Relating to Health Care

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:00 AM

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
  • Stephanie Winters, Executive Director, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vermont Chapter
10:45 AM

S.107 - An act relating to limiting drug-related criminal liability and civil forfeiture actions against persons associated with an approved safer drug consumption program

  • Sarah Evans, Senior Program Officer, Open Society Foundation
  • Patricia Fisher, MD
  • Sarah George, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance Network
11:15 AM

Reports Submitted to the General Assembly

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

Friday, January 5, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Bill Priorities
Government Accountability Committee Report
Letter regarding Clean Injection Facilities
Reports due to the committee

9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Thomas Pelham, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Maureen Usifer, Green Mountain Care Board
10:00 AM

Security Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Continuation from 8:30

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.223 - An act relating to the administration of intravenous prescription drugs to cancer patients through local physician practices

Bill Introduction

  • Sen. Robert Starr, Sponsor
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Cost-Sharing Reduction Proposal

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Agatha Kessler, Health Policy Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

S. 103 Safe Injection Facilities
Government Accountability Committee Report
Required Reports
Film Series

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Cost-Sharing Reduction Proposal

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:00 AM

S.202 - An act relating to educational requirements for child care providers

Introductions and Walk-through

  • Sen. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor
  • Sen. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, Sponsor
  • Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
  • Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christel Michaud, Director of Childcare Licensing, Department for Children and Families
  • Christel Michaud, Director of Childcare Licensing, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

S.146 - An act relating to prescription drug pricing standards for State purchasers

Walk-through of Prescription Drug Cost-Containment Bills

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists Association
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

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

  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Kathy Hentcy, Mental Health & Health Care Integration Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Breena Holmes MD, Director of Maternal and Child Health, Department of Health
  • Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Honorable Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
10:00 AM

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

Testimony Continued

  • Wendy Davis, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont
  • Sara Forward, Social and Emotional Learning Project Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
  • Scott Johnson, Executive Director, Vermont Accountability Group
  • Claire Kendall, Co-Director, Parent Child Center Network
  • Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  • Doug Racine, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:30 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 12, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

CSR Proposal Bill Language

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Walk Through of Bill and Review of Committee Letter to Advocates

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

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

  • Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  • Allan Ramsay, M.D.
  • David Reynolds
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

  • Allan Ramsay, M.D., Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

Confirmations

Faisal Gill - Board of Medical Practice
Margaret Bolton - State Board of Health
Don Meals - State Board of Health
Patricia Hunter - Board of Medical Practice
Alexandra Potter - Vermont Tobacco and Evaluation Review Board
Robert Simpson, State Board of Health
Ryan Sexton, Vermont Board of Medical Practice

11:30 AM

Reports Submitted to the General Assembly

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Bill Driscoll, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  • Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Matt Holland, Seabird Strategies
  • Matt Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, Toy Association
  • Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation
9:30 AM

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

Testimony Continued

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, American Chemistry Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Andrew Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP, Juvenile Product Manufacturers
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, Global Foundries
10:30 AM

S.158 - An act relating to the Child Protection Registry

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Sponsor
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Sponsor
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Sponsor
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

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

  • Sen. Tim Ashe, Sponsor
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Trish Riley, Executive Director, National Academy of State Health Policy
  • John Tracy, Field Representative, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
  • Kathryn Becker Van Haste, Director of Health Policy Health, Veterans & Business Outreach, Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Peter Welch, U.S. Congressman, Vermont
10:30 AM

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

  • Martha Allen, President, Vermont National Education Association
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy and Planning, Agency of Human Services
  • Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
  • Ann Dillenbeck, CIS Coordinator, Children's Integrated Services
  • Scott Strenio, Medical Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Tracy Watterson, Multi-tiered System of Supports Program Manager, Agency of Education
11:45 AM

Vermont Climate and Health Alliance

  • Ruth Blauwiekel, University Veterinarian, University of Vermont
  • Don McIntyre, Founding member and first President, Vermont Dermatological Society
  • Ian Stokes, Research Professor Emeritus, Spinal Biomechanics, University of Vermont
  • Burton Wilcke, Retired Chair, Dept. of Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, UVM
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 19, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Review of Act 82 Reports & Mental Health Data Points

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
10:50 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:45 AM

Budget Adjustment

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Senate Committee on Appropriations
11:45 AM

RiseVT

  • Jill Berry Bowen, Chief Executive Officer, Northwestern Medical Center
  • Marissa Parisi, Executive Director, RiseVT
1:00 PM

Governor's FY 2019 Budget Address

Joint Assembly - House Chamber

5:30 PM

Public Hearing on Access to Health Care

House Chamber.
Fifty-one witnesses testified; others submitted written testimony.

  • Kaiya Andrews, Waterbury
  • Susan Aranoff, Member, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
  • Will Bennington, Barre
  • Mary Alice Bisbee, Montpelier
  • Keith Brunner, Burlington
  • Walter Carpenter, Montpelier
  • Mary Chapman, Middlebury
  • Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
  • Tenzin Chophel, Burlington
  • Kyle Clauss, South Royalton
  • Mari Cordes, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
  • Millard Cox, Addison County Workers' Center
  • Susan Leigh Deppe, Chair, Health Care Reform, Vermont Psychiatric Association
  • Ivy Geilker, Middlebury
  • Mary Gerisch, Bennington
  • Lorraine Hallock, Middlebury
  • Barbara Hoffman, Shrewsbury
  • Lesley Jacobson, Bennington
  • Tom Joslin, Jericho
  • Michel Kabay, Plainfield
  • Jason Kaye, Middlebury
  • Tev Kelman, Washington
  • Abbey Lamay-West, Lincoln
  • Traven Leyshon, Middlesex
  • Dorothy Mammen, Middlebury
  • Manny Mansbach, Athens
  • Jamie McCallum, Weybridge
  • Jessica Morrison, Burlington
  • Charlie Murphy, Peer Advocate Counselor, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
  • Ellen Oxfeld, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Ethan Parke, Montpelier
  • Heather Pembrook, Huntington
  • Sandra Pond, Barre
  • Marjorie Power, Montpelier
  • Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Patricia Reid, Addison
  • Priscilla Relyea, Barre
  • Michele Robbins, Essex Junction
  • Bobby Rood, Warren
  • Greg Sands, Addison County
  • Barbara Saunders, Brattleboro
  • Kelley Scholfield, Barre
  • Ellen Schwartz, Brattleboro
  • Amanda Sheppard, Middlebury
  • Griffin Shumway, Wilder
  • Kristine Smith, Barre
  • Ann Vanneman, Shrewsbury
  • Leslie Ward, Grand Isle
  • Lois Whitmore, Essex Junction
  • Xenia Williams, Barre Town
  • Barbara Wilson, Shoreham
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Reports Submitted to the General Assembly

8:40 AM

Budget Adjustment Discussion

Committee Discussion

8:45 AM

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

  • Karyn Schmidt, Senior Director, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council
9:00 AM

Mental Health Reports

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
9:30 AM

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

  • Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Chuck Myers, Northeastern Family Institute, Northeastern Family Institute
  • Sarah Squirrell, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

Act 82 Sec 9 The Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Developmental Disabilities Workforce Report

  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
1:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

S.164 - An act relating to establishing the Unused Prescription Drug Repository Program

  • Mark DiParlo, Director of Outpatient Pharmacies, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Nursing Homes
  • Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  • Jon-Michael Rosmann, CEO, SafeNetRx
10:15 AM

Reports Submitted to the General Assembly

11:00 AM

AHS Facilities Report

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
1:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

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

  • Nate Awrich, Manager of Pharmacy Operations, University of Vermont Health Network
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Mark Hage, Member Benefits Director, Vermont-NEA
  • Rebecca Heintz, General Counsel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
11:00 AM

S.223 - An act relating to the administration of intravenous prescription drugs to cancer patients through local physician practices

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Leslie Lockridge
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.164 - An act relating to establishing the Unused Prescription Drug Repository Program

Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:00 AM

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

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America PhRMA
11:15 AM

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

Discussion and Possible Mark-up

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

NAMIVT

  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Caitlin League, Community Member and Brattleboro Retreat
  • Abby Levinsohn, Peer Support, Pathways Vermont
9:00 AM

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

  • Chris Cleet, Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability, IT Industry Association
  • Deborah Hirtz, Pediatric Neurologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
9:30 AM

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

Discussion and Possible Mark-up

  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Schollenberger, Lobbyist, Parent Child Center Network
10:30 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

10:45 AM

S.282 - An act relating to health care providers participating in Vermont’s Medicaid program

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:15 AM

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

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Michael Benvenuto, Director, Senior Citizens Law Project of Vermont Legal Aid
  • Joseph Bergeron, Executive Director, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Suellen Bottiggi, Director of Provider Member Relations, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Lori Collins, Director, Policy, Fiscal and Support Services, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Michael Del Trecco, Vice President of Finance, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Abby Shepard, Tax Policy Analyst, Department of Taxes
11:45 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association Legislative Day

  • Alison Lyndes Calderara M.Ed, CEO, Community Health Center, Burlington
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Frank Provato, Medical Director, Mountain Health Center
  • Kari White, Director of Quality and Care, Northern Counties Health Care
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
9:00 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

S.70 - An act relating to the nutritional requirements for children’s meals

  • Farryl Bertmann, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Food and Science Department, UVM
  • Lynn Blevins, Physician and Professor, Williston, VT
  • Hillary Caron, Senior Nutrition Policy Associate, Center for Science in the Public Interest
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Francisco Corbalan, Pediatrician, Porter Pediatric Primary Care
  • Jean Welsh, Emory University
  • Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
10:15 AM

DVHA Acupuncture Pilot

  • Robert Davis, Principle Investigator, Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in the Vermont Medicaid Population study, Acupuncture Vermont
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jon Porter MD, Medical Director Complex Pain Management, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Scott Strenio, Medical Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:15 AM

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

Further Testimony, Mark-up and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
9:00 AM

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

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

S.164 - An act relating to establishing the Unused Prescription Drug Repository Program

Discussion, Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
10:30 AM

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

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.164 - An act relating to establishing the Unused Prescription Drug Repository Program

Discussion, Possible Mark-up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Carrie Phillips, Executive Officer, Vermont Board of Pharmacy
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S.175 - An act relating to the wholesale importation of prescription drugs into Vermont

Discussion, Possible Mark-up and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
8:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
9:00 AM

S.232 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kate FtizPatrick, Chief Nursing Officer, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Lauren Hibbert, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
9:45 AM

S.164 - An act relating to establishing the Unused Prescription Drug Repository Program

Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
10:00 AM

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

Workforce Issues and Provider Support

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fine, Chief Health Strategist, City of Central Falls, Rhode Island
  • Michael Scollins, Vermont Medical Society
  • Deborah Wachtel, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Nurse Practitioners' Association
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Workforce Issues & Provider Support continued

  • Dylon Gookin, Medical Student, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
  • Joshua Green, President, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Ron Holland
  • Fay Homan, Little Rivers Health Care
  • Ethan Parke, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Paul J. Reiss
  • Lorilee Schoenbeck, Vice President, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Adam Sorscher, Vermont Health Care for All
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.243 - An act relating to the Board of Medical Practice and reporting of professional disciplinary actions

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Bob Emmons
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • John Wallace, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
9:30 AM

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

  • Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Patricia King, Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont
  • Robert Pierattini, Chair of Psychiatry, University of Vermont Medical Center
10:15 AM

S.70 - An act relating to the nutritional requirements for children’s meals

Testimony and Possible Mark-Up

  • Ronda Berns, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
10:45 AM

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

A plan moving forward

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Clarke Collins, Benefits Director, Vermont Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Todd Moore, CEO, OneCare Vermont
  • Herbert Olson
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

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

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
8:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2019 Budget

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Selina Hickman, Director of Policy and Planning, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
9:00 AM

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

Walk-through and Orders of Non-Hospitalization

  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Maurice Lamothe, Vermont State Police
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Sandra Steingard, Medical Director, Howard Center
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
11:15 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

  • Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
  • Jude Hersey, Catamount/Williston Conservation Commission
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

Discussion

  • Kathy Hentcy, Mental Health & Health Care Integration Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

Suicide Prevention Awareness

  • Betty Barrett, Survivor of Suicide Loss
  • Molly Dugan, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
  • Michael Hartman, Behavioral Health Director, Lamoille County Mental Health
  • Ashley Prout McAvey, Survivor of Suicide Loss
  • Joellen Tarallo, Program Director, Vermont Suicide Prevention Center
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Testimony, Discussion and Mark-up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Clarke Collins, Benefits Director, Vermont Department of Human Resources
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Phil Keller, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Marjorie Power, Member, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Deborah Richter, MD, Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
11:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to preemployment health screenings for hospital employees

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Kim Morse, Human Resources Operation and Support Services Supervisor, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:45 AM

Recovery Day

Recovery from Substance Abuse Disorder

  • Suzie Walker, Director, Recovery Center, Brattleboro
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
8:30 AM

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

Mark-up and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Discussion

  • Michael Benvenuto, Director, Senior Citizens Law Project of Vermont Legal Aid
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
10:00 AM

S.282 - An act relating to health care providers participating in Vermont’s Medicaid program

Discussion and Mark-up

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Javad Mashkuri, Emergency Department Medical Director, Central Vermont Medical Center
10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:00 AM

Acupuncture

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Davis, Principle Investigator, Acupuncture for Chronic Pain in the Vermont Medicaid Population study, Acupuncture Vermont
11:30 AM

S.225 - An act relating to pilot programs for coverage by commercial health insurers of costs associated with medication-assisted treatment

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Elliott Fisher MD, Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice
9:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

  • Mary Clairmont, Vermont Eye Surgery and Laser Center
  • Amy Cooper, Manager, Green Mountain Surgery Center
  • Greg McCormick, Vermont Eye Surgery and Laser Center
10:45 AM

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

Walk-thru and Testimony

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Bob Emmons
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

Discussion and Mark-up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Nursing Homes
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.70 - An act relating to the nutritional requirements for children’s meals

  • Catherine Z. Davis, Director of Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce & GBIC
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association
9:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

  • Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC)
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Alison Murphy, Assistant Director of Government Affairs, State Affairs, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
  • Kara Newbury, Regulatory Counsel, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
9:00 AM

S.165 - An act relating to preemployment health screenings for hospital employees

Discussion and Vote

9:15 AM

Expansion of the Medical Marijuana Registry

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Margaret Bolton, Psychiatrist
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
10:40 AM

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

Discussion and Mark-up

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:10 AM

S.225 - An act relating to pilot programs for coverage by commercial health insurers of costs associated with medication-assisted treatment

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Health Policy and Planning Chief, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Pam Farnham, Manager, Community Health Team, University of Vermont Medical Center
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:40 AM

Expansion of the Medical Marijuana Registry

New Proposed Language

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Testimony, Discussion and Vote

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
8:50 AM

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

Committee Discussion on Outstanding Issues

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Addie Strumolo, Health Care Director, DVHA
9:40 AM

S.282 - An act relating to health care providers participating in Vermont’s Medicaid program

Discussion and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Addie Strumolo, Health Care Director, DVHA
10:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

Reporting Requirements and Other Outstanding Questions

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Cooper, Manager, Green Mountain Surgery Center
11:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

Bill Back and Provider Tax

  • Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Expansion of the Medical Marijuana Registry

Potential Amendment

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
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S.262 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Medicaid program and the Department of Vermont Health Access

Discussion and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Pain Management

  • Nick Antell, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mansfield Orthopaedics
  • Rita Baglini, Clinical Pharmacist, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Dr. Carl "Trey" Dobson, Chief Medical Officer, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Charles MacLean, Associate Dean for Primary Care, UVM College of Medicine
  • Catherine Schneider, Mount Ascutney Hospital
9:30 AM

Disability Awareness Day

  • Keri Darling, President, Vermont Association for the Deaf
  • Jay Lafayette
  • Amy Roth, Assistant Division Director for Developmental Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Tamara Ulman, Community Inclusion Facilitator, Champlain Community Services
9:45 AM

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

  • Herbert Olson, Counsel
  • Allan Ramsay, Medical Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
10:30 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

5:30 PM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Surgery Center
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All
10:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

  • Amy Cooper, Manager, Green Mountain Surgery Center
  • Juli Larson, Vermont Eye Surgery and Laser Center
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
11:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to regulation of ambulatory surgical centers

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.225 - An act relating to pilot programs for coverage by commercial health insurers of costs associated with medication-assisted treatment

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

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

Discussion and Potential Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ethan Parke, Vermont Health Care for All
  • Ethan Parke, Vermont Health Care for All
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Possible Amendment

8:45 AM

H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST

Bill Introduction and Walk thru

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Sandy Haas, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
10:00 AM

H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
11:30 AM

Vermont Clinics for Uninsured

  • Steve Maier, Director, Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured
  • Lynn Raymond-Empey, Director, Valley Health Connections
  • Heidi Sulis, Director, The Open Door Clinic, Middlebury
12:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Health Care Regulatory Duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Bill Introduction and Walk Thru

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Bill Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
10:30 AM

Judicial Retention

Joint Assembly

11:00 AM

Health Care Regulatory Duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Continued Testimony

11:30 AM

Housing and Residential Supports

  • Kate Lamphere, Director of Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services
  • Linda Simoneaux, Residential Manager, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.914 - An act relating to reporting requirements for the second year of the Vermont Medicaid Next Generation ACO Pilot Project

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Ena Backus, Chief of Health Regulatory Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
9:30 AM

H.673 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Reach Up program

Bill Introduction and Walk Thru

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk Thru

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Molly Dugan, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
  • Janet Hunt, Executive Director, Vermont Association of the Area Agencies on Aging
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Adult Day Services
  • Angela Smith-Dieng, Director of State Unit of Aging, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Beth Stern, Executive Director, Central Vermont Council on Aging
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Draft 2.3 - Senate Appropriations Amendment
Draft 1.1 - Ayer Amendment
Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

The Foster Care System

General Overview

  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:45 AM

Update on Upcoming Nursing Home Legislation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Nursing Homes

  • Clayton Clark, Director, Division for Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Pam Cota, Long Term Care Licensing Chief, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Kathleen Denette, Director, Division of Rate Setting, Agency of Human Services Central Office
  • Donna Jerry, Senior Health Policy Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.673 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Reach Up program

Bill Introduction

  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor
  • Rep. Brian Keefe, Sponsor
9:15 AM

H.673 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Reach Up program

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
10:15 AM

H.686 - An act relating to establishing the Child Fatality Review Team

  • Elizabeth Bundock, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
11:30 AM

Housing Initiatives

  • Scott Acus, Executive Director, Second Spring
  • Brooke Jenkins, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Eileen Peltier, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 23, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Medication Assisted Treatment

Overview

  • Bob Bick, Executive Director, Howard Center
  • Anthony Folland, Manager of Clinical Services, Department of Health
  • Jolinda LaClair, Director of Drug Prevention Policy, Governor's Opioid Coordination Council
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
  • Ben Watts, Health Services Administrator, Department of Corrections
10:15 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk Thru

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Carl Rosenquist, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
10:30 AM

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

Bill Introduction and Walk Thru

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Bill Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
10:45 AM

Act 43 - Update on the ACES Working Group

  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Kathy Hentcy, Mental Health & Health Care Integration Director, Department of Mental Health
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Joe Ferrada, Parent Child Center Network
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Sara Forward, Social and Emotional Learning Project Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
  • Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Recovery House
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services
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H.608 - An act relating to creating an Older Vermonters Act working group

Discuss Amendment and Possible Vote

  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

OneCare Vermont Update

  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
9:30 AM

H.686 - An act relating to establishing the Child Fatality Review Team

Discussion and Possible Vote

9:45 AM

Mental Health

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health AHS
  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
10:20 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Lindsay Casale, Housing First Program Director, Pathways Vermont
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Rebecca Ryan, Senior Director, Health Promotion and Public Policy, American Lung Association of the Northeast
11:30 AM

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

Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Anore Horton, Acting Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:45 AM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 29, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.921 - An act relating to nursing home oversight

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. Marianna Gamache, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Lindsay Gillette, Manager of Rate Setting, Agency of Human Services, Division of Rate Setting
  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Nursing Home Association
10:30 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Ann Dillenbeck, CIS Coordinator, Children's Integrated Services
  • Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
  • Sarah Kenney, Deputy Director, Let's Grow Kids
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Launderville, President, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Childhood Advocacy Alliance
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
11:45 AM

Girls and Boys Club

  • Larry Bayle, CPO/Executive Director, Rutland Boys and Girls Club
  • Tanya Benosky, Executive Director, Vermont Boys & Girls Club
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.589 - An act relating to the reasonable and prudent parent standard

Introduction, Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Matt Bergeron, Youth Development Program Leadership Group
  • Amanda Churchhill, Policy & Practice Specialist, Juvenile Justice/Adolescent Services, Department for Children and Families
  • Nate Farnham, Youth Development Program Leadership Group
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Anne Ward, Foster Parent
10:00 AM

Substance Abuse Treatment - Unmet Needs

  • Bob Bick, Executive Director, Howard Center
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Peter Mallary, Vice President Government Relations and Community Outreach, Friends of Recovery Vermont
  • Sarah Munro, Director, Vermont Recovery Network
11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Martha Richardson, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Victoria Loner, Chief Operating Officer, OneCare Vermont
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
~

Budget Memo Discussion

Side by Side on Human Services Budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

Testimony

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
9:00 AM

Child Care Demand Study

  • Rupa Datta, Vice President and Senior Fellow, National Opinion Research Center
  • Linda January, Child Care Provider
  • Sarah Kenney, Deputy Director Let's Grow Kids, Parents Stories
  • Janet McLaughlin, Executive Director, Vermont Birth to Five
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Aly Richards, Executive Director, Permanent Fund for Vermont's Children
  • Sarah Squirell, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
  • Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
10:30 AM

H.901 - An act relating to health information technology and health information exchange

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Rep. Benjamin Jickling, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Sarah Kinsler, Health Policy Advisor, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Emily Richards, Health Information Exchange/Health Information Technology Integration Manager, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Mike Smith, Interim President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Daniel Smith, Contractor, P&C Software Services, LLC, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
9:00 AM

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

And H.869 - Introductions and Testimony

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Annmarie Christensen, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Lucy Leriche, VP of Public Policy - Vermont, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Kelly McCaffrey, OBGYN Resident
  • Jenney Samuelson, Associate Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
10:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Amendments

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
11:15 AM

H.673 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the Reach Up program

Testimony, Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Jessica Radbord, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
11:45 AM

OBGYN Residents

Dr. Tolley will address H.709 Genital Mutilation

  • Christina Tolley
1:15 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 6, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

OPR Bill Section 15

H.684

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • Leah Pearl
  • Carlos Pino, President, Vermont Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Nicole Stone
  • Deborah Wachtel, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Nurse Practitioners' Association
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Apartment Owners Association
  • Rep. Carl Rosenquist, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Budget Memo Discussion

~

Committee Discussion

H.690
H.901 - Proposed Committee Amendment
H.912 - Proposed Committee Amendment

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

Testimony and Review Amendment

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christel Michaud, Director of Childcare Licensing, Department for Children and Families
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

Budget Memo Discussion

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

OPR Bill Section 15

Further Discussion

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Colin Benjamin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
  • David Hetzelt
  • Chris Mann, CRNA
  • Phyllis Mitchell, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Nursing
  • Deborah Wachtel, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Vermont Nurse Practitioners' Association
  • Betsy Ann Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.921 - An act relating to nursing home oversight

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Judy Henkin, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Nursing Home Association
10:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Surgery Center
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Trey Williams, Pediatric Resident, Vermont Medical Society and American Academy of Pediatrics of Vermont
11:15 AM

OPR Bill Section 15

Update

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Nurse Anesthetists
11:30 AM

H.690 - An act relating to explanation of advance directives and treating clinicians who may sign a DNR/COLST

Discussion and Vote

  • Cindy Bruzzese, Director, Vermont Ethics Network
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 13, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to lead poisoning prevention

Review Amendment and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
~

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

Andrew Hathaway

  • Kristina Choquette, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Chris Rice, Attorney, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
  • Emily Richards, Health Information Exchange/Health Information Technology Integration Manager, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
9:30 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Mark up and Vote

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Green Mountain Surgery Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

Review Amendment and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
~

H.921 - An act relating to nursing home oversight

Review Amendment and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist
  • Sen. Richard Westman, Lamoille County
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Governor's Budget - Proposed WIC Changes

  • Donna Bister, Community Health Program Administrator, Vermont Department of Health
11:00 AM

Governor's Budget - Elimination of the Nurse Family Partnership Program

  • Ann Giombetti, Nurse Home Visiting Administrator, Vermont Department  of Health
  • Magdalene Miller, Maternal and Child Health Manager, Caledonia Home Health & Hospice
  • Reeva Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Jane Pray, Northeast Nurse Consultant, Nurse Family Partnership
  • Kristin Salvi, Government Relations Manager for the Northeast, Nurse-Family Partnership
11:45 AM

Governor's Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities

Annual Presentation

  • Hugh Bradshaw, Employment Services Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Creative Workforce Development
  • Sam Liss, Chair, State Rehabilitation Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Health and Disability

Special Olympics Healthy Athlete Program

  • Stephen Contompasis, UVM Professor Emeritus, Special Olympics Vermont Board Member
  • Sue Minter, President and CEO, Special Olympics Vermont
  • Daeton Orton, Special Olympics Athlete, Fairfax, Vermont
10:15 AM

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

House Proposed Changes

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 20, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Review House Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Governor's Budget - Proposed Elimination of the Nurse Family Partnership

  • Breena Holmes MD, Director of Maternal and Child Health, Department of Health
  • Katy Laffel, Maternal and Child Health and NFP Supervisor, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
  • Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
  • Jane Pray, Northeast Nurse Consultant, Nurse Family Partnership
  • Kristin Salvi, Government Relations Manager for the Northeast, Nurse-Family Partnership
10:30 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Gretchen White, Manager of Breast Imaging, UVM Medical Center
  • Jason Williams, Director of Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Medical Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, CVS/Caremark
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Nancy Hogue, Director of Pharmacy Services, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Rep. Lori Houghton, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. William J. Lippert, House Committee on Health Care
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Association of Accessible Medicine
9:15 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Sally D. Herschorn, MD, Vice Chair of Radiology, University of Vermont Medical Center
10:00 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Continued Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Healthcare
  • Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  • Georgia Maheras, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

8:30 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Proposed Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, CVS/Caremark
  • Rep. Lori Houghton, House Committee on Health Care
8:45 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

Discussed Proposed Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Review Hooper Amendment and Testimony

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Louis Josephson, Chief Executive Officer, Brattleboro Retreat
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, VT Council of Developmental & Mental Health Services
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 27, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Proposed Amendments and Vote

  • Melissa Bailey, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
9:30 AM

S.92 - An act relating to prescription drug price transparency and cost containment

Proposed Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Amendment

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kim Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Cathedral Square Corporation
  • Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
9:15 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Ellis, Lobbyist, OneCare Vermont
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Healthfirst, Inc.
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

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
9:30 AM

H.639 - An act relating to eliminating cost-sharing for certain breast imaging services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • David Martini, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
9:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Possible Amendment

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Advocate, Office of Health Care Advocate, Vt. Legal Aid
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Chittenden District
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
10:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
10:45 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
9:45 AM

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

Review of bills as passed by House Human Services Committee

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

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

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Health Care Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
9:30 AM

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

  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • Rep. Kathryn Webb, House Committee on Education
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Review 2 Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
1:15 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

H.912 - An act relating to the health care regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Further Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

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

Mrowicki Amendment Draft 4.1

  • Rep. Sandy Haas, House Committee On Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

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