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

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Monday, January 14, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Administration Overview

  • Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Agency of Human Services Overview

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Review of the Integrated Eligibility Project

(Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Institutions)
Room 11

  • Thani Boskailo, Director of Eligibility and Enrollment, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Mark Combs, Chief Technology Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  • Genevieve Gaudet, Program Manager, NAVA
  • Cassandra Madison, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Judiciary

  • Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Theresa Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 AM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:15 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Department for Children and Families

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jillian Niggel, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Health Department

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:15 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Reclassification for
Departments of Public Safety and Corrections

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Aimee Pope, Classification Manager, Department of Human Resources
Monday, January 21, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:03 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

(Governor's Ceremonial Office)

2:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Agency of Commerce and Community Development-Economic Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

January 2019 Consensus Revenue Forecast Review

  • Tom Kavet, Legislature's Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Public Safety

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director 0f Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Rick Hallenbeck, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:15 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Mental Health Department

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's 2020 Budget Address

(Joint Assembly) House Chamber

3:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Agency of Education

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:00 PM

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FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Corrections Department

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

FY 2019 Budget Adjustment--Agency of Natural Resources-
Fish and Wildlife
Environmental Conservation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Monday, January 28, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Agency of Natural Resources--
Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Agency of Transportation

  • Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

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Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
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1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Public Safety--School Safety Grants

  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
2:30 PM

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Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Schools Lead Testing

  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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Administration Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Monday, February 4, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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State Treasurer

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Will Kriewald, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
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1:30 PM

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Appointment Data Base

  • John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
2:00 PM

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Grants and Positions

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Candace Elmquist, Department of Finance and Management
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Public Inebriate Language

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

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Committee Deliberations

Thursday, February 7, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.97 - An act relating to fiscal year 2019 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations/Vote

Friday, February 8, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.40 - An act relating to testing and remediation of lead in the drinking water of schools and child care facilities

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
1:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Administration Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Monday, February 11, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--University of Vermont [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont
2:15 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Defender General [PROTECTION]

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

Break

3:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Buildings and General Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Deputy Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Human Resources [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
2:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Agency of Human Services Overview [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Vermont State Colleges System [HIGHER EDUCATION]

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

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Agency of Digital Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--State Auditor [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Andrew Stein, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.3 - An act relating to ethnic and social equity studies standards for public schools

  • Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Ted Fisher, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Education
  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
Monday, February 18, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association

  • Tim Shea, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Jason Sicard, Orleans County Fair
1:45 PM

H.3 - An act relating to ethnic and social equity studies standards for public schools

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:50 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Military [PROTECTION]

  • Maj. Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Military Department
  • Suzette Greaves, Financial Administrator II, Military Department
2:15 PM

S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

  • Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Vermont Veterans' Home [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Secretary of State [PROTECTION]

  • Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
  • Jim Condos, Secretary of the State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
2:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Tax Department [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Craig Bolio, Deputy Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Alexa Lewis, Department of Taxes
  • Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:00 PM

S.23 - An act relating to increasing the minimum wage

Thursday, February 21, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Secretary of Administration and Finance and Management [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:00 PM

Corrections Health Care Review - Consultants Report

  • Karl Becker, Senior Vice President, CGL
2:40 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--State's Attorneys, Sheriffs and SIU [PROTECTION]

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County Sheriff's Department
  • Marc Metayer, SIU Grants Program Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
Friday, February 22, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--Natural Resources Board [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Kimberley Lashua, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
1:20 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Financial Regulation [PROTECTION]

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Monday, February 25, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
6:00 PM

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

Joint House/Senate Appropriations Committee Community-Based Public Hearings
Six Locations (see press release on Committee home page for locations and times)

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick Sears
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Meeting Details
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1:30 PM

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FY 2020 Budget Request--DVHA [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
2:45 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Human Rights Commission [PROTECTION]

  • Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

No Committee Meeting

Friday, March 1, 2019
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1:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Health Department [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Conor Kennedy, Agency of Human Services Central Office
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
Monday, March 11, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Judiciary [PROTECTION]

  • Patricia Gable, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Commission on Women [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Hannah Myers, Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets [PROTECTION]

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Vermont Arts Council [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
2:20 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Vermont Humanities Council [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
2:40 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Libraries [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Jason Broughton, Interim State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  • Cherie Yaeger, Administrative Manager, Department of Libraries
3:00 PM

Bills

(To Be Scheduled)

Thursday, March 14, 2019
Meeting Details
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2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Vermont Housing and Conservation Board [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Martin Hahn, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Neil Mickenberg, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Larry Mires, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
2:30 PM

Bills

(To Be Scheduled)

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Public Safety [PROTECTION]

  • Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
  • Joanne Chadwick, Director 0f Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Hallenbeck Richard, Department of Public Safety
Friday, March 15, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget Request--Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Bill Kelley, Finance & Administration Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Monday, March 18, 2019
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Mental Health [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--State Treasurer/Retirement [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Kriewald, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Corrections [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

S.32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns

  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
3:45 PM

S.164 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Agency of Natural Resources [NATURAL RESOURCES]
Overview/Administration

  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management Services, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
4:02 PM

H.39 - An act relating to the extension of the deadline of school district mergers required by the State Board of Education

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:20 PM

S.164 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:47 PM

S.146 - An act relating to substance misuse prevention

  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:20 PM

S.94 - An act relating to expanding Medicaid beneficiaries’ access to dental care and establishing the VDent dental assistance program

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
6:08 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:46 PM

S.58 - An act relating to the State hemp program

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

S.96 - An act relating to the provision of water quality services

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:50 PM

S.113 - An act relating to the management of single-use products

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities

  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:35 PM

S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development

  • Sen. Randy Brock
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM

S.163 - An act relating to housing safety and rehabilitation

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

S.160 - An act relating to agricultural development

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr
2:30 PM

Other Bills

(To Be Scheduled)

Monday, March 25, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Vermont Symphony Orchestra [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Ben Cadwallader, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
1:50 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Vermont Historical Society [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Stephen Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
2:10 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Agency of Commerce and Community Development [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]
Overview/Administration
Economic Development
Housing and Community Development
Tourism and Marketing

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Acting Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
4:00 PM

S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities

(Regarding Sec. 17)

  • Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Agency of Natural Resources [NATURAL RESOURCES]
Overview/Administration
Fish and Wildlife
Environmental Conservation

  • Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Steve Chadwick, Director of Management Services, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Department for Children and Families [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Attorney General/Court Diversion [PROTECTION]

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Diane Ford, Business Manager, Attorney General's Office
Monday, April 1, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Criminal Justice Training Council [PROTECTION]

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Liquor and Lottery [PROTECTION]

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Heather Duke, Business Manager, Department of Liquor Control
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor Control
2:30 PM

NCSL Update

  • Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Vermont Student Assistance Corporation [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Center for Crime Victim Services [PROTECTION]

  • Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Green Mountain Care Board [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
3:45 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Labor [LABOR]

  • Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Agency of Education [GENERAL EDUCATION]

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

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

FY 2020 Budget--Enhanced 911 Board [PROTECTION]

  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
Monday, April 8, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Public Utilities Commission [PROTECTION]

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Utility Commission
  • Gregg Faber, Analyst, Public Utility Commission
  • Anthony Roisman, Chair, Public Utility Commission
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Ethics Commission [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Julie Hulburd, Chair, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Legislative Budgets [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]
Overview
Legislature
Legislative Council/IT
Sgt at Arms
Joint Fiscal Office

  • John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Public Service Department [PROTECTION]

  • Stacey Drinkwine, Financial Services Director, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Forests, Parks and Recreation [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Friday, April 12, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Agency of Transportation/Motor Vehicles [TRANSPORTATION]

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Monday, April 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Advocates Hearing (room 10)
ALL AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED
List of Scheduled Witnesses Available at the Hearing

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Legislative Staff Overview

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.523 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the State’s retirement systems

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Global Commitment Cap Room

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
2:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.523 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the State’s retirement systems

  • Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Monday, April 22, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:40 PM

H.521 - An act relating to amending the special education laws

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Washington County
3:55 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:35 PM

H.521 - An act relating to amending the special education laws

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Washington County
2:45 PM

H.104 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:05 PM

H.79 - An act relating to eligibility for farm-to-school grant assistance

  • Sen. Robert Starr
3:35 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Friday, April 26, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick Mazza
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Monday, April 29, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.543 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • Sen. Dick Mazza
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:15 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Thursday, May 2, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations

Friday, May 3, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2020 Budget--Committee Deliberations/Vote

Monday, May 6, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:35 PM

H.533 - An act relating to workforce development

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
1:40 PM

H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records

  • Sen. Dick Sears
2:00 PM

H.533 - An act relating to workforce development

2:05 PM

H.6 - An act relating to immunity from liability for licensed professionals providing essential services during emergencies

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
2:25 PM

H.543 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

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

FY 2020 Budget
Committee Review of Various Proposed Floor Amendments

Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.543 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Meeting with Senate Committee on Institutions

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 10, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
11:20 AM

H.525 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr
Monday, May 13, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:50 PM

H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments

  • Sen. Dick Sears
3:05 PM

H.107 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave

  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.351 - An act relating to workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and ski tramway amendments

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

H.513 - An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont

5:20 PM

H.63 - An act relating to weatherization, a Public Utility Commission proceeding, and unclaimed beverage container deposits

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Thursday, May 16, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Friday, May 17, 2019
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Monday, January 6, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 AM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Administration Overview

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

Break

3:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services Overview

  • Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Christine Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Corrections Dept

  • James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

3:15 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Mental Health Department

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Friday, January 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monday, January 13, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

State Auditor

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Andrew Stein, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
2:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

DVHA

  • Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Tracy O'Connell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Public Safety

  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Deputy Director and Financial Director, Department of Public Safety
  • Megan Klinefelter, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

University of Vermont

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
2:15 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 16, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Judiciary

  • Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:15 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Revenue Forecast Update

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Friday, January 17, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

Monday, January 20, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Governor's 2021 Budget Address

Joint Assembly
House Chamber

3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

JFO #2990

$3.2M SAMHSA grant

  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Thursday, January 23, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Vermont Justice Reinvestment Project Presentation

  • David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
  • Jacqueline Salvi, Senior Policy Analyst, Council of State Governments Justice Center
  • Cassondra Warney, Senior Policy Analyst, Council of State Governments Justice Center
  • Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
2:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Administration Overview

  • Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, January 24, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations

Monday, January 27, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.760 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 budget adjustments

Committee Deliberations/Vote

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--State Auditor [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Andrew Stein, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
2:00 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Human Resources Dept [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Angela Rouelle, Director of Strategic Development and Operations, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources
2:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Agency of Digital Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.326 - An act relating to the State Advisory Panel on Special Education

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
3:45 PM

S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Agency of Human Services-Overview [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Michael K. Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

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

To Be Scheduled

Friday, January 31, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Liquor and Lottery

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Gary Kessler, Director of Education, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Monday, February 3, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Veterans' Home [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
2:15 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Secretary of State [PROTECTION]

  • Marlene Betit, Director of Administrative Services, Secretary of State's Office
  • James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Health Department [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Buildings and General Services [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:15 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets [PROTECTION]

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Military [PROTECTION]

  • Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--State Treasurer/Retirement [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Kriewald, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:15 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget--Defender General [PROTECTION]

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
3:15 PM

S.335 - An act relating to universal access to afterschool programs

3:25 PM

S.263 - An act relating to the Parent Child Center Network

3:40 PM

S.153 - An act relating to creating the Vermont 250th Commission

Friday, February 7, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Scheduled Hearing Has Been Cancelled

Monday, February 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

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

Community Based Public Hearings
Joint House/Senate Appropriations Committees
(see press release on Committee home page for locations and times)

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Tax Department [GENERAL GOVERNMENT]

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Alexa Lewis, Department of Taxes
2:15 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Retirement/OPEB Funding

  • Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Mental Health [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Commission on Women [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
2:00 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Attorney General/Court Diversion [PROTECTION]

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah London, Attorney General's Office
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - DVHA [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nissa James, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Jenney Samuelson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - State's Attorneys, Sheriffs and Special Investigation Units [PROTECTION]

  • Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
  • Jim Hughes, Vermont State Attorney, Franklin County
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
  • Marc Metayer, Special Investigation Units
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
2:30 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Green Mountain Care Board [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
3:00 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Human Rights Commission [PROTECTION]

  • Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
Friday, February 14, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:10 PM

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

FY 2021 Budget - Enhanced 911 Board [PROTECTION]

  • Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
1:35 PM

Committee Discussion

1:50 PM

H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
1:55 PM

Vermont Youth Lobby

  • Sydney Kulis, Student, Harwood Union High School, Vermont Youth Lobby
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment

  • Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
  • James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Sen. Dick Sears
  • Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment

  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick Sears
3:55 PM

S.278 - An act relating to the State Energy Management Program

  • Sen. Joe Benning
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Vermont State Colleges [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Elaine Collins, President, Northern Vermont University
  • Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  • Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
  • Karen Scolforo, President, Castleton University
  • Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State College System
2:30 PM

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

Center for Crime Victim Services [PROTECTION]

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:35 PM

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

Financial Regulation [PROTECTION]

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
4:00 PM

S.281 - An act relating to the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Fair Association

  • Christie Davis, Vermont State Fair
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
  • Carolyn Morrison, Caledonia
  • Diane Norris, Vice President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  • Robin Wright, Lamoille County Field Days
2:00 PM

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

Labor [LABOR]

  • Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
  • Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
2:30 PM

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

Department for Children and Families [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Christine Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Jillian Niggel, Financial Director III, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Phillips, Director, Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Friday, February 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation [HIGHER EDUCATION]

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:45 PM

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

Criminal Justice Training Council [PROTECTION]

  • Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
2:15 PM

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

Judiciary [PROTECTION]

  • Patricia Gable, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.281 - An act relating to the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont

  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

S.263 - An act relating to the Parent Child Center Network

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

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

Agency of Education [GENERAL EDUCATION]

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Kathy Flanagan, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

Forests, Parks and Recreation (NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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

Agency of Commerce & Community Development [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT] - Agency Overview

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
1:45 PM

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

Economic Development [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:15 PM

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

Housing and Community Development [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:45 PM

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

Tourism and Marketing [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:15 PM

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

DAIL [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

Corrections [HUMAN SERVICES]

  • James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.226 - An act relating to statewide public school employee health benefits

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Senate Education Committee
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

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

Public Safety [PROTECTION]

  • Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
3:00 PM

Bills

To be scheduled

Friday, March 13, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.218 - An act relating to the Department of Mental Health’s Ten-Year Plan

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Bills

To be scheduled

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion of Covid-19 Response

2:05 PM

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

[NATURAL RESOURCES]
Environmental Conservation
Agency Overview/Central Office
Fish and Wildlife

  • Emily Byrne, Management Services Director, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Committee Discussion of Covid-19 Response

1:35 PM

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

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FY 2021 Budget--Vermont Housing and Conservation Board [COMMERCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT]

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Larry Mires, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:00 PM

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

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FY 2021 Budget--Natural Resources Board [NATURAL RESOURCES]

  • Kimberley Lashua, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board
2:30 PM

Covid-19; Joint Fiscal Office Update

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Impact of Congressional Action-Families First Coronavirus Response Act
H.742 Coronavirus Response Bill; Fiscal Note

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:00 PM

Covid-19 Update and Discussion

  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Payment Reform, Reimbursement and Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM

FY20 Budget Discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 17, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program

Committee Discussion

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:30 PM

S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program

Friday, April 24, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program

Committee discussion and vote

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:15 PM

S.346 - An act relating to creating the COVID-19 Essential Employees Hazard Grant Program

Committee discussion & vote

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, April 30, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

COVID-19

Revenue Update - Joint Meeting with Senate Finance

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Budget bills process and timeline

Friday, May 1, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

  • Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families
Friday, May 8, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

  • Emily Byrne, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

  • Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Committee discussion

Thursday, May 14, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Committee discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Business Manager, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Richard Cate, Chief Financial Officer, University of Vermont
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
Friday, May 15, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

No Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min. after

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Emergency Medical Services

  • Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Payment Reform, Reimbursement and Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Justice System COVID Response

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Dick Sears
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min. after

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Committee discussion

Friday, May 22, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.953 - An act relating to fiscal year 2020 supplemental budget adjustments

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.951 - An act relating to the municipal emergency statewide education property tax borrowing program

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.349 - An act relating to emergency funding for local government

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Quarter Bill - Fiscal Year 2021

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min. after floor

Quarter Bill - Fiscal Year 2021

Committee discussion

-

S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction

Committee discussion

-

S.349 - An act relating to emergency funding for local government

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After the floor

S.349 - An act relating to emergency funding for local government

Committee discussion and vote

-

S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction

Committee discussion and vote

Friday, May 29, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

CANCELED

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after floor

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after floor

S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Senate Education Committee
-

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, June 5, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement

Committee discussion

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Senate Education Committee
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.224 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes to education laws

Committee discussion

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Senate Education Committee
  • Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Windham County
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

-15 min. after floor

S.59 - An act relating to the creation of the Sports Betting Study Committee

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
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COVID-19 Related Agricultural Issues

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Chittenden County
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

-15 after floor

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, June 12, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.237 - An act relating to promoting affordable housing

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
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H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Steven Berbeco, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Human Services Child Development Division
  • Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families
Monday, June 15, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Topics: Health Care, Human Services, Connectivity, Commerce and Housing

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

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H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Committee review and discussion of proposed amendments

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

Consideration of any proposed amendments

  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Senate Education Committee
1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Windham County
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, June 19, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
15 min after floor

H.955 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.965 - An act relating to health care- and human services-related appropriations from the Coronavirus Relief Fund

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, June 22, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.959 - An act relating to education property tax

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Chittenden County
  • Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.965 - An act relating to health care- and human services-related appropriations from the Coronavirus Relief Fund

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.942 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Directly after floor

H.572 - An act relating to the Maternal Mortality Review Panel

  • Sen. Debbie Ingram
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.552 - An act relating to the Vermont Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollution Control Revolving Fund

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden County
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.961 - An act relating to making first quarter fiscal year 2021 appropriations for the support of State government, federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) appropriations, pay act appropriations, and other fiscal requirements for the first part of the fiscal year

House proposal of amendment to the Senate proposal of amendment

11:45 AM

CRF Bills

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

- 15 min after floor

CRF Bills

Review and committee discussion

4:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

8:00 PM

H.966 - An act relating to COVID-19 funding and assistance for broadband connectivity, housing, and economic relief

Committee discussion and vote

Friday, June 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

To Be Announced

Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
4:30 PM

Joint Meeting with Senate Finance

Joint hearing with Senate Finance

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
5:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview and discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion

1:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Department of Mental Health

  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - DVHA

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, August 20, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
2:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Department of Corrections

  • James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, August 21, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - DAIL

  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
2:15 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Department for Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Buildings and General Services

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Acting Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
2:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Agriculture

  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Digital Services

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- after the Floor

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Higher Education

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
3:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:30 PM

Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Grant program discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Kathy Flanagan, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
3:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Public Service

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
5:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint Public Hearing with House Appropriations

Friday, August 28, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint Public Hearing with House Appropriations

2:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Megan Klinefelter, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:45 AM

Break

3:00 PM

Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Hazard Pay for Essential Workers

Committee bill discussion and vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
3:30 PM

Reversing Cuts to Primary Care Providers

Committee discussion

Thursday, September 3, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Restatement Budget - Equity Payment

  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration; and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Taxes

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:30 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, September 4, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Primary Care Payments

Joint Discussion with the Committee on Senate Health & Welfare

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review and discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After the floor

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Thursday, September 10, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After floor

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, September 11, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Monday, September 14, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Reporter, Senate Education Committee
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel
12:15 PM

Break

1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Convenes

- after the floor

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Break

1:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion

4:30 PM

Senate Adjourns

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, September 17, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

No Meeting Scheduled

Friday, September 18, 2020
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review proposals of amendments

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

To Be Determined

Monday, September 21, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
3:00 PM

H.607 - An act relating to increasing the supply of nurses and primary care providers in Vermont

4:00 PM

Senate Session

5:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Judges

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Session

-After the floor

H.607 - An act relating to increasing the supply of nurses and primary care providers in Vermont

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

Senate Session

- After the floor

H.607 - An act relating to increasing the supply of nurses and primary care providers in Vermont

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Session

2:00 PM

H.969 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference
Live streamed here

Thursday, September 24, 2020
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-

To Be Determined

Friday, September 25, 2020
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-

To Be Determined

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