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The Senate Committee on Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

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

Senate Floor

Farewell to Senator Doyle

Ten minutes after Floor

Review Justice Oversight Committee Recommendations

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Floor

8:45 AM

S.5 - An act relating to plea agreements

Walk Thru

  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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S.7 - An act relating to deferred sentences and the sex offender registry

Walk Thru

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.7 - An act relating to deferred sentences and the sex offender registry

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:30 AM

Update on St. Johnsbury Work Camp

  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Senate Floor

8:45 AM

Pre-Charge/Pre Trial/Diversion/Substance Abuse Screening

  • T.J. Donovan, Attorney General
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Pre trial Risk Assessment/Substance Abuse Screening/Diversion

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

8:45 AM

Discussion of Turner V. Shumlin Supreme Court Case

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Review Report of Commission on Offenders with Mental illness

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:40 AM

Review Kuligoski Case

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Sex Offender Registry

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.5 - An act relating to plea agreements

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:45 AM

Electronic Monitoring

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Keith Clark, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Windham County Sheriff's Department
  • Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Legislative Update from Washington, DC

Room 10

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

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Walk Thru

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Richard Cassidy, Esq., Rich Cassidy Law
  • Anne Cramer, Attorney
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

  • Jessa Barnard, Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project
  • Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 19, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.87 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of students

Boston Globe Spotlight Report
Room11

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Shea, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Chris Ward, Social Worker, DCF/FSD Residential Licensing and Special Investigation Unit
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.87 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of students

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Pietro Lynn, Esq., Vermont School Board Association
  • Mill Moore, Executive Director, Vermont Independent Schools Association
  • Clare O'Shaughnessy, Attorney, Agency of Education
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 20, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.12 - An act relating to increasing the maximum prison sentence for first, second, and subsequent offenses of aggravated animal cruelty

Walk thru

  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Regan Howard
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. Robert Starr, Senate Committee on Agriculture
  • Rory Thibault, Chief Deputy State's Attorney
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Meeting with Sargent at Arms

10:45 AM

iPad Training

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.95 An act relating to jurisdiction over delinquency proceedings by the Family Division of the Superior Court

Act 153 Sections 1-6

  • Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Governor's Budget Address

House Chamber

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

S.7 - An act relating to deferred sentences and the sex offender registry

Mark Up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Silver, Attorney, Barr Sternberg Moss Silver & Munson, P.C.
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.12 - An act relating to increasing the maximum prison sentence for first, second, and subsequent offenses of aggravated animal cruelty

Mark up of Bill

  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Rory Thibault, Chief Deputy State's Attorney
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction

Walk Thru

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.22 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older

Walk Thru

  • Tom Dalton, Director, Safe Recovery Program, Howard Center
  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • John Merrigan, Captain, Department of Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 27, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Room 11

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Margaret Bolton, M.D.
  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, NAMI VT
  • Darlene Furey, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • Emma Harrigan, Quality Management Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Heather Pierce, Committee Member, Vermont Mental Counselors Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

  • James Beck, Professor of Psychiatry
  • Richard Cassidy, Esq., Rich Cassidy Law
  • John Wallace, General Counsel, Rutland Medical Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Animal Cruelty Advisory Report

  • Jessica Danyow, Executive Director, Homeward Bound: Addison County's Humane Society
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Deb Loring, President/Humane Officer, Spring Hill Horse Rescue
10:45 AM

S.23 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction

Walk Thru of Part 2

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.87 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of students

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:30 AM

S.112 - An act relating to creating the Spousal Support and Maintenance Task Force

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction

Mark up

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

Room 10
Walk Thru

  • Bernard Barriere, Vice President, Vermont Pharma
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Crowley
  • Mark Linkhorst, Cannabis Pro LLC
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

Room 10

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Alex Ford, Executive Director, Grassroots Vermont, formerly known as Rutland County Organics
  • Paul Harrington, Executive Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • David Silverman, Attorney
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

Room 10

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Patrick Feeney
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Tim Schmalz, Plant Industry Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

Mark up of bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

  • John Wallace, General Counsel, Rutland Medical Center
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
10:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Mark Up of Bill

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

Adjourn

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

S.23 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction

Mark Up and Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.12 - An act relating to increasing the maximum prison sentence for first, second, and subsequent offenses of aggravated animal cruelty

Mark Up and Vote

  • Marie Horbar, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.7 - An act relating to deferred sentences and the sex offender registry

Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 9, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Mark Up and Vote

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

Break

10:30 AM

S.112 - An act relating to creating the Spousal Support and Maintenance Task Force

  • Rick Fleming
  • Amy Fleming
11:00 AM

State and Local Spending on Public Safety

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

Joint Session with House Judiciary in Room 11

  • Thomas Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff and President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  • Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • T.J. Donavan, Attorney General, State of Vermont
  • Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Sheriffs' Association
  • Jaye Pershins Johnson, Attorney, Governor's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center
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.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jaye Pershins Johnson, Governor's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.69 - An act relating to an employer’s compliance with an income withholding order from another state

Mark up and Vote

  • Alicia Humbert, DCF/Child Support Services
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
8:45 AM

S.7 - An act relating to deferred sentences and the sex offender registry

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.87 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of students

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Forbes, Director, Residential Licensing & Special Investigations, Department for Children and Families
  • Clare O'Shaughnessy, Attorney, Agency of Education
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

Mark up

  • Jay Diaz, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jaye Pershins Johnson, Governor's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rebecca Turner, Head of Appellate Division, Office of Defender General
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

Committee discussion

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jaye Pershins Johnson, Governor's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rebecca Turner, Head of Appellate Division, Office of Defender General
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

After the Floor

S.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

Vote

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Friday, February 17, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.7 - An act relating to deferred sentences and the sex offender registry

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:50 AM

S.23 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction

Vote on Proposed Amendment

  • Sen. Peg Flory, Senate Committee on Institutions
8:55 AM

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

Vote on Proposed Amendment

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
9:00 AM

S.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jaye Pershins Johnson, Governor's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rebecca Turner, Head of Appellate Division, Office of Defender General
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Paul Dragon, Director of Policy & Program Integration, Agency of Human Services
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:15 AM

S.79 - An act relating to freedom from compulsory collection of personal information

Mark Up and Vote

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Rebecca Turner, Head of Appellate Division, Office of Defender General
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Mark Up of Bill

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Richard Cassidy, Esq., Rich Cassidy Law
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Julie Tessler, Director, Vermont Care Partners
  • Wilda White, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
11:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

Mark up and Vote

  • Jessa Barnard, General Counsel and Vice-President for Policy, Vermont Medical Society
  • Richard Cassidy, Esq., Rich Cassidy Law
12:00 PM

Adjourn

5:30 PM

S.112 - An act relating to creating the Spousal Support and Maintenance Task Force

Room 10

  • Catherine Clark
  • Brian Cohen
  • Ted Coles
  • Sean Cota
  • Priscilla Dube
  • Martin Feldman
  • Rick Fleming, President, Vermont Alimony Reform
  • Amy Fleming
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Greg Henry
  • Steve Hitner, MA Alimony Reform
  • Craig Miller
  • Charlie Morse
  • Cassie Morse
  • Charles Phillips
  • Andrea Tovo
  • Dan Woodkock
7:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Offenders with Mental Illness

Visit Southern State Correctional Facility/

Meet with staff and Inmates to discuss Mental Health and Segregation Issues

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
11:30 AM

S.134 - An act relating to court diversion and pretrial services

Windsor County District Court

Public Meeting to get better understanding of the Pre-Trial Process

  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Regina Rice, Windsor County Diversion
  • Ellen Wicklum, Pre Trial Services
12:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 23, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

  • Dominic Damato, Correctional Facility and Operations Manager
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Seth Lipschutz , Defender General, Prisoners' Rights Office
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Annie Ramnicianeau, Director of Pre-Trial Services, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 24, 2017
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

Walk Thru of Bill

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Glenn Hall, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Vermont State Police
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
9:50 AM

S.69 - An act relating to an employer’s compliance with an income withholding order from another state

Vote on Bill

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.22 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older

Also S.55

Mark up and vote on both Bills

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

Mark Up and Vote

  • Karen Barber, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jared Bianchi, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Emily Treadeau, Attorney, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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8:30 AM

S.112 - An act relating to creating the Spousal Support and Maintenance Task Force

  • Patricia Benelli, Chair, Family Law Committee, Vt. Bar Assoc., Dakin and Benelli
  • Rick Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.22 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • John Merrigan, Department of Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 2, 2017
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8:30 AM

S.96 - An act relating to a news media privilege

  • Matthew Byrne, Attorney
  • Mark Davis, Seven Days Newspaper
  • John Dillon, News Director, Vermont Public Radio
  • Anne Galloway, Reporter, VT Digger
  • Dave Gram, Journalist, Formerly of the Associated Press
  • Paul Heintz, Political Editor, Vermont Press Association
  • Andrew MacLean, Lobbyist, WCAX-TV
  • Steve Pappas, Barre Montpelier Times Argus
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.39 - An act relating to the repeal of the crime of obtaining maps and plans while at war

Walk Thru

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mackenzie Jones, Intern, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kirk Williams
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 3, 2017
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8:30 AM

S.86 - An act relating to expungement

Walk Thru of Bill

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Zatz and Renfrew
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.49 - An act relating to jurors’ compensation

Walk Thru

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Jason Steele, Intern, Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled

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

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After The Floor

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

Final Mark and Vote

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kurt Kuehl, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Ed Paquin, Director, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Annie Ramniceanu, Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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8:30 AM

S.22 - An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age and older

Final Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

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

Final Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

S.134 - An act relating to court diversion and pretrial services

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.134 - An act relating to court diversion and pretrial services

Committee Discussion

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 16, 2017
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8:30 AM

S.96 - An act relating to a news media privilege

Committee Discussion

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Paul Heintz, Political Editor, Vermont Press Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hilary Niles, Niles Media
  • Diane Wheeler, State's Attorney, Franklin County
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.104 - An act relating to nonresidential improvement fraud

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Mullin, Bill Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 17, 2017
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8:30 AM

S.134 - An act relating to court diversion and pretrial services

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.96 - An act relating to a news media privilege

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Paul Heintz, Political Editor, Vermont Press Association
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hilary Niles, Niles Media
11:15 AM

S.134 - An act relating to court diversion and pretrial services

Vote on Committee Bill 17-218 Draft 4.1

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After The Floor

S.136 - An act relating to miscellaneous consumer protection provisions

Walk Thru

  • Matthew Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • Christopher Curtis, Chief of Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cathy Lamberton, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors
11:15 AM

Discussion of House Bills in Committee

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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8:30 AM

Budget Review

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Budget Review

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • JoaAnne Chadwick, Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Matt Riven, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 23, 2017
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8:30 AM

Budget Review

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Rep. William Botzow, Pownal
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America
  • Kevin Gaffney, Director of Rates & Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Gregg Meyer, Assistant City Attorney, City Of Burlington
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Schieldrop, Vermont Independent Taxi Cab Alliance
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 24, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.171 - An act relating to expungement

  • Elaine Boyce, Restitution Unit Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Elaine Boyce, Restitution Unit Manager, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Joanne Charbonneau, Clerk of State Wide Courts
  • Kirby Dunn, Executive Director, HomeShare Vermont
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Dan MaGuire, Chair Of Criminal Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
  • Robert Sand, Vermont Law School
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.170 - An act relating to possession and cultivation of marijuana by a person 21 years of age or older

Walk Thru

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After The Floor

H.4 - An act relating to calculating time periods in court proceedings

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Allan Keyes, Chair, Advisory Committee on Civil Rules, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Emily Wetherell, Staff Attorney, Vermont Supreme Court
10:45 AM

H.297 - An act relating to miscellaneous court operations procedures

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.35 - An act relating to adopting the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act

  • Carl Lisman, Attorney, Lisman Leckerling, P.C.
9:30 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Amendments

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Discussion with Director of VT Network Against Domestic Violence

  • Elisa Lucozzi, Umbrella Inc
  • Donna Macomber, Women's Freedom Center, Women's Freedom Center
11:00 AM

H.14 - An act relating to automated external defibrillators

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, VT Association for Justice
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 30, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

Walk Thru
Also H.25 H.27 and H.493

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

Also H.25 H.27 and H.493

  • Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Jay Diaz, Interim Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Kerrie Johnson, Juvenile Defender, 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
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 31, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.297 - An act relating to miscellaneous court operations procedures

  • Joanne Ertel, Probate Judge, Chair of Probate Oversight Committee, Vermont Supreme Court
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
8:45 AM

H.152 - An act relating to the Vermont Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Mark A. Langan, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
9:45 AM

H.171 - An act relating to expungement

Mark Up of Bill and Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.297 - An act relating to miscellaneous court operations procedures

Mark up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:45 AM

H.502 - An act relating to modernizing Vermont’s parentage laws

Walk thru of Bill

  • Kurt M. Hughes, Partner, Murdoch Hughes & Twarog, P.C.
  • Alicia Humbert, Head Attorney, DCF/Child Support Services
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Amelia Singh, Intern, Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Nicholas Schieldrop, Vermont Independent Taxi Cab Alliance
11:00 AM

H.290 - An act relating to clarifying ambiguities relating to real estate titles and conveyances

  • Sebastian Arduengo, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Andrew Mikell, State Manager -, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
  • Charles Storrow, Partner, Leonine Public Affairs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
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9:00 AM

H.503 - An act relating to to criminal justice

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Charles Conquest, Vice Chair, House Judiciary Committee
  • Jay Diaz, Interim Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Lisa Menard, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Kerrie Johnson, Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • John Treadwell, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:00 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

Mark up of Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 6, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Mark up of Bill

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.167 - An act relating to alternative approaches to addressing low-level illicit drug use

Walk Thru

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

JRS18 - Joint resolution in support of combating the rise in hate crimes and bigotry

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brenda Churchill
  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • T.J. Donavan, Attorney General, State of Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 7, 2017
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8:30 AM

JRS18 - Joint resolution in support of combating the rise in hate crimes and bigotry

Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:35 AM

H.502 - An act relating to modernizing Vermont’s parentage laws

  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Amelia Singh, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

S.116 - An act relating to the Racial Justice Oversight Board

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Hughes, Justice for All
  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.116 - An act relating to the Racial Justice Oversight Board

  • Mark Hughes, Justice for All
  • Will Lambek, Migrant Justice
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring

Committee Discussion

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Lisa Menard, Acting Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:00 AM

H.502 - An act relating to modernizing Vermont’s parentage laws

Vote

  • Amelia Singh, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Mark Up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
12:00 PM

Adjourn

5:00 PM

Confirmations

Associate Justice Karen R. Carroll
Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Mann
Superior Court Judge David Fenster

Wednesday, April 12, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.167 - An act relating to alternative approaches to addressing low-level illicit drug use

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:35 AM

S.116 - An act relating to the Racial Justice Oversight Board

Also H.523

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen L. Richards, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.116 - An act relating to the Racial Justice Oversight Board

  • Jeffrey Caesar, Rights and Democracy/Black Lives Matter
  • Jay Diaz, Interim Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Mark Hughes, Justice for All
  • Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 13, 2017
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8:45 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

Mark Up of Bill

Also Mark up of H.503

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Jay Diaz, Interim Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Confirmations

Associate Justice Karen Carroll
Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Mann
Superior Court David Fenster
Defender General Matthew Valerio

10:40 AM

S.116 - An act relating to the Racial Justice Oversight Board

Mark Up

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mark Hughes, Justice for All
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 14, 2017
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8:30 AM

Options for using Video conferencing in the criminal justice system

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Mark Up and Vote

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMRVT
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jay Diaz, Interim Policy Director, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Electronic Monitoring

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:15 AM

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

Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.74 - An act relating to domestic and sexual violence

Vote

11:15 AM

H.503 - An act relating to to criminal justice

Mark Up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
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8:30 AM

House Amendment to S.22

House Amendment S.23

  • Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Downs, Rachlin Martin PLLC
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
9:00 AM

H.167 - An act relating to alternative approaches to addressing low-level illicit drug use

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 20, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.503 - An act relating to to criminal justice

Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Flannigan, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 21, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, House Committee on Agriculture
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S.12 - An act relating to increasing the maximum prison sentence for first, second, and subsequent offenses of aggravated animal cruelty

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Patty Beda, Animal Control Rutland City Police
  • Bernard Downing, Vermont Volunteer Service for Animals, Chelsea
  • Jane Jackson, Bookends Farm
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Andrea McMahan, President, Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs
  • Lisa Nelson, Vermont Veterinary Medical Association
  • Sue Skaskiw, VSNIP Administrator, Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society
9:30 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 27, 2017
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8:30 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

  • Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  • Darwin Eaton
  • Julius Goodman, Vermont Mushers Association
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Peggy Larson
9:15 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 28, 2017
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9:00 AM

H.218 - An act relating to the adequate shelter of dogs and cats

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

House Proposal to concur with future proposal of Amendment

9:30 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 1, 2017
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3:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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8:45 AM

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

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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S.3 - An act relating to mental health professionals’ duty to warn

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

Senate Floor

11:45 AM

S.16 - An act relating to expanding patient access to the Medical Marijuana Registry

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 5, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

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

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Hranek, Richford
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discuss Bills in Committee and Committee Priorities

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 4, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 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

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sarah Evans, Senior Program Officer, Open Society Foundation
  • Patricia Fisher, MD
  • Jennifer G
  • Sarah George, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Jessica K
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement

Walk Thru of Bill and Testimony

  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
  • Myriam Gilles, Attorney, Benjamin N. Cardoza School of Law
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Scot Kline, General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice  VTAJ
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Senator
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

DCF Recommended Juvenile Justice Changes

  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

"Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs" recommendations

  • Hon. Amy Davenport, Former Chief Administrative Judge
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

Walk Through of Bill

  • Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Sen. Peg Flory, Sponsor
  • Susan Fowler, Retired Probate Court Judge-Chittenden County
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
  • Robert Pratt, Co Chair, Probate & Trust Section, Vermont Bar Association
11:45 AM

S.267 - An act relating to timing of a decree nisi in a divorce proceeding

Walk Through of Bill

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

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

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Chiefs Association
9:00 AM

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

Walk Through of Bill

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Josh Weber, Program Director, Justice Center's Juvenile Justice Program
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • James Pepper, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Policy Advisor, Vermont Dept of State's Attorney
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:30 AM

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

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 11, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 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

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Grace Keller, Safe Recovery
  • Theresa Vezina, Vermont Cares
9:30 AM

Mark Up of S.107

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk Thru of Bill

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
-

Amendment re Video Arraignments to S.222

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Cheryl Elovirta, Supervisor, Department of Corrections
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

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

  • Susan Cherry, Executive Director, St. Johnsbury Community Restorative Justice Center
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
9:00 AM

S.150 - An act relating to automated license plate recognition systems

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Council, Office of Legislative Council
  • Kevin Lane, Director of Intelligence Center, Department of Public Safety
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Spousal Support Maintenance Task Force Report

  • Thomas Devine, District Court Judge
  • Martin Feldman
  • Rick Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Daniel Wilcox, Vermont Alimony Reform
11:30 PM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.173 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records when there is no conviction

  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • David Silver, Attorney, Barr Sternberg Moss Silver & Munson, P.C.
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mears, Vice-Dean, Vermont Law School
  • Ken Rumelt, Staff Attorney, Assistant Professor, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, Vermont Law School
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 18, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement

  • Joe Barton, Vice President and General Manager, WCAX
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
9:15 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • James Pepper, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Policy Advisor, Vermont Dept of State's Attorney
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

  • Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Robert Pratt, Co Chair, Probate & Trust Section, Vermont Bar Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

Continued

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

  • Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.49 - An act relating to jurors’ compensation

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
8:45 AM

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 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

Letter to Opioid Council

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance Network
9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Amy Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement

  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Property & Casualty Insurance Association and State Farm
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Ashley Romeo-Boles, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
-

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

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

Adjourn

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

Walk Though of Bills Only
No Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Public Hearing Logistics

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.124 - An act relating to community-based electronic monitoring

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 26, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

Amendments

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Monique McHenry, Executive Director, VT Patients Alliance
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

  • Joe Chouquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Johanna de Graffenreid, Environmental Advocate, VPIRG
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship Program Manager, Global Foundries
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
5:30 PM

Public Hearing on Vermont Firearms Laws

House Chamber

  • Erik Bailey
  • Sandra Batchelder
  • Connie Baxter
  • Matt Bouchard
  • Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
  • Michael Braun
  • Roger Carroll
  • Rodney Chayer
  • Devon Craig
  • Eddie Cutter
  • Elizabeth Deutsh
  • Kelly Dougherty
  • George Drew, Barre
  • Archie Flower
  • Everett Fryman
  • Eddie Garcia
  • Joy Gayne
  • Stella Gravel, Hardwick
  • Peter Harris
  • Anne Hertz
  • Johanna Johnson
  • Scott King
  • Bess Klassen-Landis
  • Ginger Knight
  • Talitha Landis-Marinello
  • Barbara LeGrand-Braggs
  • Marie Leotta
  • Paul Manganielo
  • Mariah Mcnamara
  • Daniel Monger
  • Darryl Montague
  • Peggy O'Neil
  • Elissa Pine
  • Bob Read
  • Robert Richard
  • William Robinson
  • Bert Saldi
  • Richard Shaw
  • Amy Joy Small, Rabbi
  • Amy Torchia, Children's Advocacy Coordinator, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • William Waizenegger
  • Ann Watson
  • Mark Wells
  • Ed Wilson
7:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Mark up and Vote

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
8:45 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

  • Matt Cota, Lobbyist, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Coleen Healy
  • John Hollar, Lobbyist, American Insurance Association
  • William Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Robert Pratt, Co Chair, Probate & Trust Section, Vermont Bar Association
10:45 AM

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

  • Chris Appel, Attorney, Shook, Hardy and Bacon LLP
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

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

  • David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
  • Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Hon. Amy Davenport, Former Chief Administrative Judge
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Update on VDOL's work with Corrections in 2017

  • Sarah Buxton, Director of Workforce Policy and Performance, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Dave Lahr, Department of Labor
11:15 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 2, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Firearms Storage Report

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Garry Scott, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, S. Burlington
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Firearms Storage Report

  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
-

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:45 AM

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

Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement

  • Gavin Boyles, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Captive Insurance Association
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.105 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement

Committee Discussion Mark up and Vote

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

Adjourn

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

S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, VTCA
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.173 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records when there is no conviction

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 9, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

Mark Up and Vote

  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to limiting liability for animal shelter and rescue organizations assisting law enforcement in animal cruelty investigations

Walk Though

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Deb Loring, President/Humane Officer, Spring Hill Horse Rescue
  • Mary McFaun, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
  • Trevor Whipple, Chief of Police, S. Burlington
11:00 AM

Confirmation of Judge John Treadwell

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.123 - An act relating to limiting liability for animal shelter and rescue organizations assisting law enforcement in animal cruelty investigations

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Mary McFaun, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
-

S.173 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records when there is no conviction

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, vermont Legal Aid, Inc.
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

S.216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

Mark Up

  • David Englander, Senior Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health
  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
  • Monique McHenry, Executive Director, VT Patients Alliance
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director,Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Firearms Storage

  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Jennifer Morrison, Chief, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • David Rosmarin
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Election of Trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

11:30 AM

Rick Steves

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 16, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

Committee Discussion and Mark up

  • Cary Giguere, Agrichemical Program Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jill Rickard, Director of DFR Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Sec 7 Citizen Right of Action

  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Realtors
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

Confirmation of Judge Treadwell

11:05 AM

Magistrate Joseph Lorman

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
11:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Government Relations Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Department of Public Safety
9:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion Mark Up and Possible Vote
Firearms Storage

  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Emily Van Buren, Fair Haven High School
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 22, 2018
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:40 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Bob De Pina, Vice President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

ROOM 10

  • Emma Greenwood
  • Eli Pine
  • Elenor Reilly
  • Abby Russell
  • Maple Snow
  • Alex Unknown
  • Natalie Unknown
  • Hazel Unknown
  • Nathan Unknown
  • Erika Unknown
  • Kiran Waqar
10:45 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 23, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.216 - An act relating to the administration of Vermont’s Medical Marijuana Registry

Vote

8:40 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Committee Discussion

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Continued Mark up and Vote

  • Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Critical Care Physician, American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
11:25 AM

Vote on Magistrate Joseph Lorman

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

S.221 - An act relating to establishing extreme risk protection orders

Vote

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:15 AM

Public Safety Issues/Governor's Memo

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Meeting Details
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8:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Emily Joselson, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeremy Zeliger, Senior Programs Manager, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

Continued Mark Up and Vote

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Vermont Petroleum Association
  • Emily Joselson, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
  • Ruma Kholi, Product Stewardship Program Manager, GlobalFoundries
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 1, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.173 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records when there is no conviction

Committee Discussion Mark Up and Vote

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Chris Herrick, Chief of State Hazmat Team, Department of Public Safety
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Jane Clifford, Dairy Farmer
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Chris Kilian, Director, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ryan Patch, Senior Agriculture Development Coordinator, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 2, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Specific Gun Law Language that You will Support

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

Amendments

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
11:25 AM

Confirmation of Magistrate Joseph Lorman

Vote

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

The Committee did not meet

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 15, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

Continued Testimony

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
  • David W. Keck, Director, Natural Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Firearms
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly- Judicial Retention

11:00 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

  • Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 16, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.562 - An act relating to parentage proceedings

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

Committee Discussion of House Bills

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

  • Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Gabe Groveman, Vermont Students for Common Sense Gun Laws
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

There was no Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.562 - An act relating to parentage proceedings

  • Polly Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
  • Kurt Hughes, Partner, Murdoch Hughes & Twarog, P.C.
  • Katherine Lucier, Assistant Attorney General/AGO DCF-Family Services Unit Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Heidi Moreau, Policy Analyst, Department for Children and Families
  • Wendy Morgan, Attorney, VT Legal-Aid
  • Susan Murray, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
  • James Needham, Parent
  • Jessica Seman, Attorney, Vermont Office of Child Support
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Brian Porto, Professor of Law, Vermont Law School
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Dale Crook, Correctional Field Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre Trial Services
  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:45 AM

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

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Michael Touchette, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

Committee Discussion,Mark Up and Possible Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 23, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to compensation for victims of crime

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
9:15 AM

H.836 - An act relating to electronic court filings for relief from abuse orders

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.563 - An act relating to repealing the crimes of vagrancy

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Kirk Williams, Deputy State's Attorney, Caledonia County
11:00 AM

H.422 - An act relating to removal of firearms from a person arrested or cited for domestic assault

Vote

11:10 AM

H.563 - An act relating to repealing the crimes of vagrancy

Vote

11:15 AM

Confirmations

Nathan Besio as Member of Vermont Human Rights Commission
Kevin Christie as Chair of the Vermont human Rights Commission

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Walk Through

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:00 AM

H.603 - An act relating to human trafficking

  • Rep. Susan Buckholz, Sponsor
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Rep. Linda Joy Sullivan, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.562 - An act relating to parentage proceedings

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Sara Kagle, Vermont Legal Aid
9:00 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

Changes in the House Version
Meeting will be held in Room 11

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

Room 11

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Scott Chapman, Caspian Arms of Wolcott VT
  • Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Clai Lasher-Sommers, Executive Director, Gun Sense Vermont
  • Henry Parro, Owner, Parro's Guns
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 29, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

We will be meeting in Room 11

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Chris Bradley, Secretary, Vermont State Rifle And Pistol Association
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

Room 11

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Will Moore, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:15 AM

H.300 - An act relating to the statute of limitations for recovery and possession of property actions against the grantee of a tax collector’s deed

Walk Thru

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jim Knapp, Counsel, First American Title, VT Bar Association Property Law Section
  • Jim Knapp, Counsel, First American Title, VT Bar Association Property Law Section
  • Kevin O'Toole, Attorney
  • Kevin O'Toole, Attorney
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 30, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.55 - An act relating to the disposition of unlawful and abandoned firearms

Recommendations

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.562 - An act relating to parentage proceedings

Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Jeremy Zeliger, Senior Programs Manager, Vermont Judiciary
9:30 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Walk Through

  • Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Amy Fowler, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Rep. Gary Viens, Sponsor of amendment
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • John Wallace, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.566 - An act relating to animal cruelty

Walk Through

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Barry Londeree, Vermont State Director, United States Humane Society
  • Mary McFaun, Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 5, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.727 - An act relating to the admissibility of a child’s hearsay statements in a proceeding before the Human Services Board

Walk Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Katherine Lucier, Assistant Attorney General/AGO DCF-Family Services Unit Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.27 - An act relating to eliminating the statute of limitations on prosecutions for sexual assault

Sec 2,3,and 4
As Passed by the Senate

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
11:45 AM

H.300 - An act relating to the statute of limitations for recovery and possession of property actions against the grantee of a tax collector’s deed

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 6, 2018
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Darlene Furey, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
  • Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
  • Colin Robinson, Political Organizer, Vermont National Education Association
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Confirmation Votes

Superior Judge David Barra
Superior Judge Scot Kline

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Mark Up and Committee Discussion

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Heather Brochu, Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

  • Fred Delfino, North American Products Manager, Abbott
  • Seth DiSanto, Chief, Newport Police Department
  • Brad Myerson, Attorney, Manchester,VT
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 12, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.603 - An act relating to human trafficking

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion, Mark up and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:20 AM

H.562 - An act relating to parentage proceedings

House Proposal of Amendment

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

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

Walk Though

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.727 - An act relating to the admissibility of a child’s hearsay statements in a proceeding before the Human Services Board

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Wendy Loomis, Executive Director, Vermont Children’s Alliance
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
11:20 AM

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

  • Sue Cherry, Director, Community Justice Network of Vermont
  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 13, 2018
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8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.711 - An act relating to employment protections for crime victims

  • Tucker Anderson, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Council
  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Naomi Ross, Victim Advocate, Rutland County State's Attorney's Office
11:15 AM

Confirmation Votes

Judge Scot Kline
Judge David Barra

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

Mark Up and Vote
Strike All Amendment re Attempts

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
11:45 AM

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

Vote

11:55 AM

S.237 - An act relating to providing representation to needy persons concerning immigration matters

House Amendment

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

Strike All Amendment on Attempt

  • Julia Adams, Teacher, Fair Haven Union High School
  • Eliza Bird
  • Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
  • Jazzmyne Dunleavy, Student, Fair Haven Union High School
  • Rosemary Kennedy, State's Attorney, Rutland County
  • Carol Renfrew
  • Harley Stocker, Student, Fair Haven Union High School
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 19, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

Strike All Amendment on Attempt

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
10:45 AM

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

Final Mark Up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 20, 2018
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8:30 AM

S.29 - An act relating to decedents’ estates

Changes made by the House

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
8:40 AM

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

Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

H.727 - An act relating to the admissibility of a child’s hearsay statements in a proceeding before the Human Services Board

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

H.132 - An act relating to limiting landowner liability for posting the dangers of swimming holes

  • Lou Borie, Executive Director, Richmond Land Trust
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Steve Libby, Executive Director, Vermont River Conservancy
  • Richard Rubin, Attorney, VT Association for Justice
11:00 AM

Confirmations

Family Division Magistrate Alicia Sacerio Humbert
Superior Judge Megan Shafritz

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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8:30 AM

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

Mark Up and Vote

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
10:00 AM

S.173 - An act relating to sealing criminal history records when there is no conviction

Vote on House Changes

10:25 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 26, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
9:30 AM

H.727 - An act relating to the admissibility of a child’s hearsay statements in a proceeding before the Human Services Board

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, 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
10:25 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 27, 2018
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8:30 AM

H.132 - An act relating to limiting landowner liability for posting the dangers of swimming holes

Mark Up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:15 AM

Confirmation Votes

Family Division Magistrate Alicia Humbert
Superior Judge Megan Shafritz

9:30 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
10:25 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Committee Discussion of House Changes

  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:00 AM

H.237 - An act relating to saliva testing

Committee Discussion and Mark Up

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
  • Bram Kranichfeld, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:25 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.728 - An act relating to bail reform

Mark Up and Vote

  • Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Vermont Center for Crime Victims Services
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
9:30 AM

H.25 - An act relating to domestic terrorism

Committee Discussion
Changes Made by the House

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
  • David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:25 AM

Adjourn

Friday, May 4, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.132 - An act relating to limiting landowner liability for posting the dangers of swimming holes

Committee Discussion of Amendment

  • Joe Choquette, Lobbyist, Ski Industry
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, AARP Vermont
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
9:00 AM

H.727 - An act relating to the admissibility of a child’s hearsay statements in a proceeding before the Human Services Board

Mark Up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to automobile insurance requirements and transportation network companies

Vote on House Proposal of Amendment

  • Todd Bailey, Lobbyist, Lyft
  • Chris Rice, Lobbyist, Uber
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:25 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement

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S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

10:30 AM

TBA

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.636 - An act relating to miscellaneous fish and wildlife subjects

Senator Rodgers Amendments

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Henry Parro, Owner, Parro's Guns
  • Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
9:30 AM

S.222 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
9:50 AM

S.197 - An act relating to liability for toxic substance exposures or releases

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Adjourn

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

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

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
9:45 AM

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

Sec 32 an 32 A Seat Belts

  • Helena Gardner, Legislative Counsel and Records Officer, Office of Legislative Council
9:55 AM

H.132 - An act relating to limiting landowner liability for posting the dangers of swimming holes

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
10:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, May 11, 2018
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

TBA

9:15 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, June 7, 2018
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

S.4 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

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