2019-2020 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Government Operations (Room 4)
The Senate Committee on Government Operations has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of government and justice; compensation of and retirement benefits for public officials and employees; suffrage; nominations and elections; municipal corporations; military affairs, including veterans and civil defense; public records and open meetings; and reapportionment.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportFriday, January 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Secretary of State's Office
Discuss OPR and Elections
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
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Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Hon. James Condos, Secretary of State
- 2:30 PM
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State Workforce
Pensions and temporary workers.
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Aimee Towne, Vice President, VSEA
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 3:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
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Municipal Policy Issues
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, VT League of Cities and Towns
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Administration
Discuss Priorities and Sunset Advisory Commission
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Hayden DuBlois, Executive Office (Gov)
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Jason Maulucci, Director, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
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Hayden DuBlois, Executive Office (Gov)
- 2:15 PM
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Auditor Priorities
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 3:00 PM
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VPIRG Priorities
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Dan Brown, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Dan Brown, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:45 PM
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Human Resources
Discuss priorities: Temporary Employees; Background Checks
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Craig Bolio, Deputy Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Tom Waldman, General Council, Department of Human Resources
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Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
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Craig Bolio, Deputy Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
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Senate Floor
Sexual Harassment Training
- 1:30 PM
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Ethics Commission
Discuss updates and priorities
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Julie Hulburd, Member, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Madeline Motta, Chair, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Julie Hulburd, Member, Vermont State Ethics Commission
- 3:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
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State Racial Equity Advisory Panel
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Andrea Brett, Chair, Racial Equity Advisory Panel
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Tom Waldman, General Council, Department of Human Resources
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Andrea Brett, Chair, Racial Equity Advisory Panel
Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Econometric Model
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Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
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Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
- 2:00 PM
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BGS Priorities
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Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
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Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Senate Protocols and Floor Decorum
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Discuss Senators' Disclosure Forms
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Taylor Dobbs, Reporter, Seven Days Newspaper
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Taylor Dobbs, Reporter, Seven Days Newspaper
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont National Guard
Annual Sexual Assault Report
Room 10-
Maj Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Scott Detweiler, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
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Maj Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 3:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
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Government Accountability Report
Committee Training
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Dru Roessle, Director of Performance Improvement, Agency of Human Services
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Susan Zeller, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
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Dru Roessle, Director of Performance Improvement, Agency of Human Services
- 4:30 PM
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Chairs' Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
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Town Clerks
Title 17 and VMCTA Priorities
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Bobbi Brimblecombe, Town Clerk
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Curry Galloway, Treasurer/Clerk, St. Albans City, VMCTA Legislative Committee
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Bobbi Brimblecombe, Town Clerk
- 2:30 PM
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Department of Public Safety
Discuss Priorities
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Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Department of Public Safety
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Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 3:15
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15 Minute Break
- 3:40 PM
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Vermont Police Academy
Discuss Alternative Training Structure; Level 2 to Level 3; Fair and Impartial Policing
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Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Governor's 2019 FY Budget Address
Joint Assembly-House Chamber
- 3:30 PM
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Office of the State Treasury -- Priorities
Pension and Retirement for state workers.
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Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Implied Bias Training
Ethan Allen Room
- 1:00 PM
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GPI
Genuine Progress Indicator
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Jon Erickson, Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy, Gund GPI Project
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Crea Lintilhac, Secretary/Treasurer, Lintilhac Foundation
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Jon Erickson, Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy, Gund GPI Project
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Discuss Governor's budget address
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Candidate and Senate Disclosure Forms
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John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
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John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
- 1:30 PM
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OPR, Notaries
Secretary of State's Office
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Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Andy Mikell, State Counsel, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 2:15 PM
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Secretary of State's Office
Secretary of State's Office
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David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
- 3:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.47 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties and to political committee names
Walk-through
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
Walk-through
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.11 - An act relating to limiting senatorial districts to a maximum of three members
Walk-through
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Tom Little, General Counsel, VSAC
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tom Little, General Counsel, VSAC
- 2:30
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Cannabis Control Board
Walk-through
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cary Giguere, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management
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Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Laura Subin, Director, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:30
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Continuation of Cannabis Control Board/Committee Discussion
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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S.21 - An act relating to establishing the Public Employee Health Benefit Plan
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
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Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
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Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
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Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Constitutional Amendment
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Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
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Netdahe Stoddard, self
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Alexandra Thayer, Plainfield
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Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
- 3:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
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Commission Discussion
Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Training
Security
- 1:45 PM
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Committee Training
Technology
- 2:15
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15 Minute Break
- 2:30 PM
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TBD
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Cannabis Control Board
Cannabis Control Board:
- Structure of the Liquor and Lottery Board
- Public Records Implications
- Municipal Implications
- Interim Reports-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Eli Harrington, Founder and COO, Heady Vermont
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Fran Janik, Self Advocate
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Laura Subin, Director, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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S.11 - An act relating to limiting senatorial districts to a maximum of three members
Vote
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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Break
- 4:00 PM
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Information Session
Joint Meeting with House General to hear from candidates for Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard.
Room 11
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30
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Cannabis Control Board
Committee Discussion on Cannabis Control Board
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Cove, Working Vermont, and AARP-VT
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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EMS
Report of EMS Advisory Board Changes
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Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
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Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
- 3:45 PM
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S.68 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Walk-through
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
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Jonathan Wayne, State of Maine
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jonathan Wayne, State of Maine
- 2:15 PM
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Cannabis Control Board
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Cove, Working Vermont, and AARP-VT
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
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Department of Human Resources
Review of Employee Classification System
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Aimee Pope, Classification Manager, Department of Human Resources
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Friday, February 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.47 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties and to political committee names
Discussion
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Brandon Batham, Democratic Party, Vermont Democratic Party
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Daniel Brown, VPIRG
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Josh Massey, Executive Director, Vermont Democratic Party
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brandon Batham, Democratic Party, Vermont Democratic Party
- 1:30 PM
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AI Taskforce
Discussion Around the Report of the Artificial Intelligence Task Force
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Brian Breslend, Co-Chair, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
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Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont Labor Council, AFL-CIO
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Brian Breslend, Co-Chair, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force
- 2:30 PM
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Report from OPR
Reducing Unnecessary Barriers to Professional Licensure for Qualified Immigrants to Vermont
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Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
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Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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OPR, Notaries
Notary Application Issues
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Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
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Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 2:15 PM
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Cannabis Control Board
S.54 Amendments
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
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Review Election Issues
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Betsy Ann Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 3:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
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Continued Discussion of Election Issues
- 4:00 PM
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S.78 - An act relating to lobbying reporting dates
Walk-through
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Andy McLean, MMR
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andy McLean, MMR
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
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Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
- 3:30 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:45 PM
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H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
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Hayden DuBlois, Executive Office (Gov)
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
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Dawn O'Toole, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Human Services
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hayden DuBlois, Executive Office (Gov)
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- After the Floor
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Local Government Day
Joint Committee Meeting with House Government Operations
Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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Occupational Regulation and Migrant Professionals in Vermont: Reducing Barriers for Qualified Immigrants
Discuss How to Implement Recommendations in Report; Pro-Tem's Letter to be Considered.
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Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
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Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
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Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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S.47 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties and to political committee names
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Eleanor Spottswood, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Eleanor Spottswood, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 2:00 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
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Daniel Brown, VPIRG
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Eleanor Spottswood, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Daniel Brown, VPIRG
- 2:30 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:45 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Committee Discussion
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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S.106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maura Carroll, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
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Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
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Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of UVM and State Agricultural College
Joint Committee
- Following Joint Assembly
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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EMS
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Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
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Patrick Malone, Director of the Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services (IREMS), College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
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Pat Moulton , President, Vermont Technical College
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
- 3:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Committee Discussion
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Review Election Issues
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Bobbi Brimblecombe, Town Clerk
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Sen. Ruth Hardy
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Stacy Jewell, Town Clerk, St. Johnsbury, VMCTA Legislative Committee
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Bobbi Brimblecombe, Town Clerk
- 3:00 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
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Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
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Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
- 1:30 PM
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S.47 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties and to political committee names
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 3:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
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S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Walk-through
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Wesley Black, Veteran, Former Sergeant
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Diane Derby, Field Representative, Sen. Patrick Leahy
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David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
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Crystal Franklin, National Veterans Service Officer, State of VT Veterans Affairs
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June Heston, Resident
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kathryn Becker Van Haste, Director of Health Policy Health, Veterans & Business Outreach, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
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Kevin Veller, Outreach Representative, Office of Congressman Peter Welch (VT-AL)
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Ethics Commission
Committee Discussion
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Thomas K. Jones, Ethics Enforcement Officers, Office of State Ethics, Connecticut
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Thomas K. Jones, Ethics Enforcement Officers, Office of State Ethics, Connecticut
- 2:30 PM
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Disability Awareness Day
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Keri Darling, President, VT Association of the Deaf
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Mary Essex
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Nick Lalanne
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Rene Pellerin
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Kevin Richmond
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Keri Darling, President, VT Association of the Deaf
- 3:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
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S.68 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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Rich Holschuh, Commissioner, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
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Robert Wright
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Rich Holschuh, Commissioner, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 3:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
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Amanda Garces, Founder, Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in Schools
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Edith Klimoski, Director, Give Way to Freedom
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Laurelyn Veatch
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Amanda Garces, Founder, Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in Schools
- 3:30 PM
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S.106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
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Andrew MacLean, MMR
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Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition of Sportsmen's Clubs
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.107 - An act relating to elections corrections
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Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
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Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Thomas Weiss, Citizen, Montpelier
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled
The General Assembly is on Break for Town Meeting Week
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
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S.32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
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J.P. Isabelle, Elections Administrator, Secretary of State's Office
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Eleanor Spottswood, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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J.P. Isabelle, Elections Administrator, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:15 PM
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S.107 - An act relating to elections corrections
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
- 3:45 PM
-
S.118 - An act relating to the time frame for the adoption of administrative rules
Walk-through and possible vote
-
Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
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Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
- 4:15 PM
-
S.134 - An act relating to background investigations for State employees with access to federal tax information
Walk-through
-
Gary Hoddley
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tom Waldman, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
-
Gary Hoddley
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Paul Giuliani, Counsel, Primmer Piper and Eggleston Cramer PC
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR
-
Scott Woodward, Selectboard, Pomfret
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
S.32 - An act relating to the public financing of campaigns
Vote
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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S.107 - An act relating to elections corrections
Possible vote
-
J.P. Isabelle, Elections Administrator, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
J.P. Isabelle, Elections Administrator, Secretary of State's Office
- 4:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.107 - An act relating to elections corrections
Vote
- -
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
-
Noreen Black, Resident
-
Wesley Black, Veteran, Former Sergeant
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
-
Pat Cram, Resident
-
June Heston, Resident
-
Katherine Long, Caseworker, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
-
Noreen Black, Resident
Friday, March 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S.106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Chris Rice, Lobbyist
-
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
S.134 - An act relating to background investigations for State employees with access to federal tax information
Committee discussion
- -
-
S.68 - An act relating to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vote
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15
-
S.107 - An act relating to elections corrections
Proposal of amendment
-
Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Chittenden County
-
Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Chittenden County
- -
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S.106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
Committee discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jared Cadwell, Selectboard Chair, Fayston
-
Teri Corsones, Chair, Mendon Planning Commission
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Brattleboro
-
Tim Meehan, Lobbyist, Vermont Coalition of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
S.143 - An act relating to the membership of the Vermont Municipal Employees’ System
Walk-through
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
-
S.151 - An act relating to the Twin State Voluntary Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan
Walk-through
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Insurance
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Walk-through
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
James Whitcomb, Major, Vermont State Police
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- -
-
TBD
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Charters
- -
-
H.58 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Sponsor
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
E-911 Overview
-
Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Stephen Whitaker, Telecom/IT Planning and Accountability Advocate, Montpelier
-
Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
S.157 - An act relating to expanding the powers of the State Ethics Commission
Walk-through
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
- 4:00 PM
-
H.394 - An act relating to the disposition of the remains of veterans
Walk-through
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Palermo, Representative, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
-
Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates
Joint Assembly
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 3:30 PM
-
H.394 - An act relating to the disposition of the remains of veterans
Vote
- -
-
S.143 - An act relating to the membership of the Vermont Municipal Employees’ System
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Erika Wolffing, Retirement Policy and Outreach Director, State Treasurer's Office
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Comments on Draft No. 1.1 - S.111 - 3/26/2019
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Wesley Black, Veteran, Former Sergeant
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Robert Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veteran Affairs
-
Moe Forcier, Veteran
-
June Heston, Resident
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Barbara O'Mara, Former Environmental Health Physician, VA
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Joanne Reynold, Veteran
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Linn Shepard, Veteran
-
Wesley Black, Veteran, Former Sergeant
Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Committee Discussion/Governor's Appointments
- 1:00 PM
-
Governor's Appointments
Confirming Secretary John Quinn
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
- 1:45
-
S.106 - An act relating to establishing the Municipal Self-Governance Program
Discussion of proposed amendments
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's Appointments
Confirming Commissioner Fastiggi
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 3:00 PM
-
Governor's Appointments
Confirming Secretary Susanne Young
-
Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
- 3:30 PM
-
Governor's Appointments
Confirming Commissioner Adam Greshin
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:15 PM
-
S.111 - An act relating to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
Vote
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
H.523 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the State’s retirement systems
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:45
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:00 PM
-
S.145 - An act relating to addressing racial bias
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:15 PM
-
PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Review draft language
-
Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
-
Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 3:45 PM
-
H.427 - An act relating to a uniform process for foreign credential verification in the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
- -
-
H.104 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gabe Gilman, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:30 PM
-
S.156 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for State employees and municipal public safety employees
Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
-
Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
-
H.523 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the State’s retirement systems
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Break
- 5:00 PM
-
PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Public hearing
-
Rashida Butler, South Royalton
-
Wafic Faour, Resident, Richmond
-
Zoe Hart, Resident, Richmond
-
Hunnon Heidariou, Resident, South Burlington
-
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
-
Sylvia Knight, Resident, Burlington
-
[no first name] Netdahe, Resident, Cabot
-
Susan Schoenfeld
-
Kathleen Voight-Walsh, Resident, Burlington
-
Christine Waller , Resident, Burlington
-
Rachel Wilson, Resident, Woodbury
-
Rashida Butler, South Royalton
- 6:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Discussion; possible vote
- 2:00 PM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
-
Hayden DuBlois, Executive Office (Gov)
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jason Maulucci, Manager, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Hayden DuBlois, Executive Office (Gov)
- 2:45 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Walk-through
-
Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.427 - An act relating to a uniform process for foreign credential verification in the Office of Professional Regulation
Vote
- 1:30 PM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Walk-through
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
S.8 - An act relating to the qualifications of candidates for Adjutant and Inspector General
Walk-through
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 2:45 PM
-
H.358 - An act relating to technical corrections
Walk-through
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gordon Merrick, Legislative Intern, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:30 PM
-
H.104 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Nancy Lynch, Vermont Association of Realtors
-
Matthew Prouty, Commander, Rutland Police Department
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
- 3:45 PM
-
S.156 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for State employees and municipal public safety employees
Testimony
-
David Bellini, President, VSEA
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
David Bellini, President, VSEA
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Ranked Choice Voting
-
Kyle Bailey, Resident of the State of Maine, Maine Voting System
-
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Windham-Bennington
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kyle Bailey, Resident of the State of Maine, Maine Voting System
- 2:30 PM
-
H.526 - An act relating to town clerk recording fees and town restoration and preservation reserve funds
Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Carol Dawes, City Clerk, Barre City
-
Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Committee discussion and possible vote
-
Howard Coffin, Historian
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
-
Sally May, Resident, Jeffersonville
-
Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Howard Coffin, Historian
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Council Members, Sec 1; Training Options, Sec 2&3; Level II ->III - Sec 4; Reporting Sec 7
-
Mark Anderson, Captain, Windham County Sheriff's Department
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
-
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
-
Mark Anderson, Captain, Windham County Sheriff's Department
- 2:30 PM
-
Dispatch
-
Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
-
Kim Cheney, Attorney, Vermont Public Safety Commission
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, LEAB
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
-
Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
- 3:30 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:45 PM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
-
Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.156 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for State employees and municipal public safety employees
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Jill Charbonneau, President, Vermont AFL-CIO
-
Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
-
Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
-
Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
- 3:00 PM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
-
Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
-
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
-
Rep. William Canfield, Fair Haven
- 4:00 PM
-
H.135 - An act relating to the authority of the Agency of Digital Services
-
Shawn Nailor, Deputy Director, Agency of Digital Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Shawn Nailor, Deputy Director, Agency of Digital Services
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
H.104 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Markup; vote
-
Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Vermont Podiatric Medical Association
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
-
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Vermont Acupuncture Association
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Allison Crowley Demag, Lobbyist, Vermont Podiatric Medical Association
- 3:00 PM
-
PR2 - Declaration of rights; clarifying the prohibition on slavery and indentured servitude
Discuss proposed amendment.
-
Sen. Debbie Ingram, Chittenden District
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Debbie Ingram, Chittenden District
Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.104 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
S.156 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for State employees and municipal public safety employees
Committee discussion
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
-
Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
-
Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Aimee Towne, President, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- -
-
S.156 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for State employees and municipal public safety employees
Markup
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
E911; Health & welfare prevention
-
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
-
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
-
Senate Meeting
- 2:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Committee Discussion
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.156 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for State employees and municipal public safety employees
Committee discussion
-
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
-
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
- -
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H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Committee discussion
- 3:00 PM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
-
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management
-
Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 4:30 PM
-
Chairs' Meeting
Friday, April 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:15 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
Capitol Complex Security
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Robert Schell, Chief of Field Operations
-
Sen. Dick Sears
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
H.135 - An act relating to the authority of the Agency of Digital Services
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
- 2:00 PM
-
H.104 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Discussion of amendment
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Tim Ashe, Chittenden
- 2:45 PM
-
Capitol Complex Security
Temporary barriers; body cameras
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the floor
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Markup; possible vote
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
- -
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Montpelier Election Issues
Discuss changes by the House
-
Ashley Moore, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Ashley Moore, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Charters
Committee Discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jessie Carpenter, City Clerk, Takoma Park, MD
-
Amanda Garces, City of Montpelier
-
Brit-Maike Garland, Resident of Montpelier
-
John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
-
Dan Richardson, Attorney
-
Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
SR5 - Senate resolution strongly opposing the basing of any nuclear weapon delivery system in the State of Vermont
Committee review of Resolution
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
SR5 - Senate resolution strongly opposing the basing of any nuclear weapon delivery system in the State of Vermont
Senate Government Operations Committee Hearing - Room 11
-
Roger Bourassa, Lt. Colonel (ret), Concerned Resident
-
Beth Champagne, Resident, St. Johnsbury
-
Richard Czaplinski, Concerned Resident
-
Dan Grazier, Captain (ret), Concerned Resident
-
Rosanne Greco, Colonel (ret), Concerned Resident
-
James Leas, Patent Attorney
-
Julie Macuga, Extreme Energy Field Organizer, 350Vermont
-
Tim Palmer, Concerned Resident
-
Rachel Siegel, Concerned Resident
-
Pierre Spray, Co-Designer F-16 and A-10, Concerned Resident
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Roger Bourassa, Lt. Colonel (ret), Concerned Resident
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Compare Senate/Legislative Council Tracking System with State Archives Tracking System
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John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
- 11:30 AM
-
H.530 - An act relating to the qualifications and election of the Adjutant and Inspector General
Possible vote
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Montpelier Election Issues
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
H.135 - An act relating to the authority of the Agency of Digital Services
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
SR5 - Senate resolution strongly opposing the basing of any nuclear weapon delivery system in the State of Vermont
Committee Discussion
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Charters
- -
-
H.539 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Stowe and to the merger of the Town and the Stowe Fire District No. 3
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. James Harrison, Rutland-Windsor
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Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
-
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden
-
Sen. Michael Sirotkin, Chittenden
-
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chittenden
- 2:45 PM
-
H.16 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Committee Discussion of Proposed Amendments
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
-
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Monday, May 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Committee Discussion
S.R.5 revisions; Various charters
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.134 - An act relating to background investigations for State employees with access to federal tax information
Walk-through of House changes
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Shawn Nailor, Deputy Director, Agency of Digital Services
-
Shawn Nailor, Deputy Director, Agency of Digital Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Stephen Whitaker, Telecom/IT Planning and Accountability Advocate, Montpelier
-
Stephen Whitaker, Telecom/IT Planning and Accountability Advocate, Montpelier
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.135 - An act relating to the authority of the Agency of Digital Services
Committee discussion
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 4:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.107 - An act relating to elections corrections
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:45 PM
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Senate Photo
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- -
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H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran
-
Rep. Mary A. Morrissey
-
Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Rutland District
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
Senate Floor
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- -
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No Committee Meeting
- 4:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Friday, May 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Senate Convenes
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Set priorities and discuss committee schedule
- 2:00 PM
-
GAC Performance Accountability
Discuss recommendations for committee discussions
-
Sen. Brian Collamore
-
Dru Roessle, Director of Performance Improvement, Agency of Human Services
-
Sen. Brian Collamore
- 2:30 PM
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OPR Review
Review priorities. Touch on issues to be discussed in detail later: nursing fees, LADCs, foreign credentialing, nursing barriers, nurse instructors, CEUs addressing climate change for certain professions.
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
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Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & Bayada Home Health
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
- 3:30 PM
-
Secretary of State's Office
Review priorities. Report on election system security. Public records - general discussion.
-
James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Reports due to Committee
Review of reports coming to the SGO Committee
- 2:30 PM
-
Law Enforcement
General discussion about bills in committee. Hear from the Commissioner about his proposal and the bill to create an agency.
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, LEAB
-
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, LEAB
- 3:30 PM
-
Introducing Executive Director of Racial Equity
Introducing Xusana Davis to the Committee
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 4:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's State of the State Address
Joint Assembly-House Chamber
Friday, January 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 2:30 PM
-
Ethics Commission
Update
-
Julie Hulburd, Chair, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Julie Hulburd, Chair, Vermont State Ethics Commission
- 3:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
- 2:15 PM
-
Binding Arbitration for Judiciary and VSC
-
Beth Aiken , Citizen
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Gary Hoddley, Labor Relations Director, VSEA
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
-
Beth Aiken , Citizen
- 3:15 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
-
Department of Corrections
Workforce issues
-
James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 4:15 PM
-
S.153 - An act relating to creating the Vermont 250th Commission
-
Sen. Brian Campion
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Rep. Mary A. Morrissey
-
Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
-
Sen. Brian Campion
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
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Chairs' Meeting
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
H.143 - An act relating to appointing town agents
Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
S.186 - An act relating to bonded officials
Walk-through
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 2:45 PM
-
State Employee Parking
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
-
Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department, Vermont Police Association
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Lilly Talbert, Projects & Communications Coordinator, Vermont Commission on Women
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
- 3:45 PM
-
S.198 - An act relating to an enforceable State Code of Ethics
Walk-through S.198 and S.157
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Eric LaMontagne, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Tom Waldman, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor (1:15 PM)
-
H.143 - An act relating to appointing town agents
Voted out of committee
- -
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S.186 - An act relating to bonded officials
Voted out of committee
- 1:30 PM
-
Public Records
Discussion. We will meet in Room 11.
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Randy Brock
-
James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
-
Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
-
Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
-
T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
-
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
-
Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
Walk-through
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:15 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:55 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
Governor's FY2021 Proposed Budget Address
Joint Assembly -- House Chamber
- 3:15 PM
-
H.207 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Montpelier regarding non-citizen voting in City elections
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Roberta Garland, Citizen
-
John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:00 PM
-
Committee Meeting
Discuss government operations related provisions of S.125
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
-
Chairs' Meeting
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.127 - An act relating to the definition and rights of temporary State employees
Walk-through
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
- 1:45 PM
-
S.176 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Skipped; will be rescheduled
- 2:15 PM
-
S.244 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont State Building Security Board
Walk-through
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
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Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
-
Aimee Towne, President, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
S.189 - An act relating to survivor benefits for public employees
Walk-through
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 3:45 PM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
Walk-through
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
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Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
Public Records
Continuing Committee Discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jay Barton, WCAX TV
-
Mark Davis, VPR
-
Anne Galloway, Executive Director, Vermont Digger
-
Matthew Roy, Seven Days Newspaper
-
Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Scott Woodward, Selectboard, Pomfret
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
-
S.182 - An act relating to government operations regarding emergency medical services and public safety in response to COVID-19
Committee Discussion
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Jake Elovirta, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Skyler Genest, Director of Compliance and Enforcement, Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Evan Hughes, Vice President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
-
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
-
Kelly Price, Senior Warden, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
-
Robert Rooks, Citizen
-
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Friday, January 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
EMS
-
James Finger, CEO, Vermont Ambulance Association
-
Drew Hazelton, Legislative Chair, Vermont Ambulance Association
-
Margaret Laggis, Volunteer, Hardwick Rescue
-
Patrick Malone, Director of the Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
-
Will Moran, Paramedic, Essex Rescue
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
James Finger, CEO, Vermont Ambulance Association
- 3:00 PM
-
Security Briefing by Capitol Police
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, LEAB
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff
-
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Information Crime Center (VCIC)
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, LEAB
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
Public Records
Continuing discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jay Diaz, Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
-
Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
-
Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation
Walk-through
-
Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
- -
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S.270 - An act relating to the professional regulation of massage therapy
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Laura Pelosi, Member, Rural Health Services Task Force
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
- 3:30 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:45 PM
-
Commission Discussion
Discuss aspects of an OPR bill
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
H.550 - An act relating to unclaimed property
Potential vote
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:15 PM
-
S.189 - An act relating to survivor benefits for public employees
-
Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
S.307 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for employees of the Vermont Judiciary
Committee discussion
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joseph McNeil, Negotiator, Judiciary
-
Heather Reimer, American Federation of Teachers
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- 4:00 PM
-
S.153 - An act relating to creating the Vermont 250th Commission
-
Howard Coffin, Historian
-
Stephen Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
-
David Schutz, State Curator
-
Jonah Spivak
-
Howard Coffin, Historian
Friday, January 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Discuss Senate Government Operations related provisions of S.125
-
Paul Erlbaum, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
-
Julie Hulburd, Chair, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Eric LaMontagne, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont
-
Phyillis Mitchell, Executive Director
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paul Erlbaum, Vermont State Ethics Commission
- 1:45 PM
-
S.198 - An act relating to an enforceable State Code of Ethics
Committee Discussion
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
Catherine Rader, League of Women Voters
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- -
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S.157 - An act relating to expanding the powers of the State Ethics Commission
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.153 - An act relating to creating the Vermont 250th Commission
Markup; Possible vote
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:45 PM
-
S.307 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for employees of the Vermont Judiciary
Committee discussion
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joseph McNeil, Chief Negotiator, Employer Commissioners
-
Heather Reimer, American Federation of Teachers
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
H.207 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Montpelier regarding non-citizen voting in City elections
Committee discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Roberta Garland, Citizen
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
-
S.286 - An act relating to the membership of the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System
Introduction
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.143 - An act relating to the membership of the Vermont Municipal Employees’ System
Introduction
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
- 4:15 PM
-
S.304 - An act relating to an Interbranch Cybersecurity Task Force
Introduction
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Jeff Loewer, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
-
Annual VT Guard Sexual Assault Report
Presentation
-
Kurt Kafferlin, CPT, Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Christina Lazelle, Sergeant, Vermont National Guard
-
Kurt Kafferlin, CPT, Vermont National Guard
- 2:30
-
15 Minute Break
- 2:45 PM
-
S.198 - An act relating to an enforceable State Code of Ethics
Committee discussion
-
Kate Lapp, Government Reform Associate and Project Coordinator, VPIRG
-
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Kate Lapp, Government Reform Associate and Project Coordinator, VPIRG
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
-
Department of Corrections Workforce
Committee discussion
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
S.244 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont State Building Security Board
Committee discussion
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Friday, February 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
No Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.305 - An act relating to making State-formed nonprofits subject to the Public Records Act
-
Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Specialist, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
Mark Johnson, VT Digger
-
Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
-
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
-
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, VCTA
-
Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Specialist, Vermont State Employees Association
- 2:30 PM
-
S.233 - An act relating to uniform licensing standards
-
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
-
David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
- 3:30 PM
-
OPR Walk - through
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.189 - An act relating to survivor benefits for public employees
Committee discussion
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Committee discussion: Sections 10, 11, 18
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
- 3:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:15 PM
-
Department of Corrections Workforce
Update
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 4:00 PM
-
State Employee Parking
Update on Capitol Complex parking
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
Local Government Day
Joint Committee Meeting with House Government Operations, Senate Chamber
- -
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S.198 - An act relating to an enforceable State Code of Ethics
Possible vote
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
EMS
Discuss draft bill [along with S.243]
-
James Finger, CEO, Vermont Ambulance Association
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Adam Heuslein, Chief, Glover, E.M.S.
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Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Patrick Malone, Director of the Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Finger, CEO, Vermont Ambulance Association
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.233 - An act relating to uniform licensing standards
Committee discussion; possible vote
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Jason Maulucci, Director, Boards and Commissions, Governor’s Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 2:00 PM
-
S.270 - An act relating to the professional regulation of massage therapy
Committee discussion
-
Andrea Altman, Owner and Director, Green Mountain Massage School
-
Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Secretary of State
-
Sheryl Rapee-Adams, Massage Therapist
-
Maureen Slayton, American Massage Therapy Association, VT Chapter
-
Andrea Altman, Owner and Director, Green Mountain Massage School
- 3:15 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
-
OPR Bill
Discuss draft DR20-0864
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Lauren Bode, Vice President, Vermont Pharmacists Association, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
-
Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Alison Lutz, M.D., Vermont Medical Society
-
Jessica McNally, M.D., Vermont Medical Society
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
State Treasurer's Office
Discuss retirement reports
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:30 PM
-
S.286 - An act relating to the membership of the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
Election of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges
Joint Assembly
- After the Joint Assembly
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
S.305 - An act relating to making State-formed nonprofits subject to the Public Records Act
Committee discussion
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
-
Ellen Kahler, Executive Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- -
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S.307 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for employees of the Vermont Judiciary
Committee discussion; possible vote
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Discussion of dispatch sections of the bill; update on LEAB
-
Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
-
Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Implicit Bias Training
Legislative lounge
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
-
Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
- 1:45 PM
-
S.233 - An act relating to uniform licensing standards
Committee discussion; mark up; possible vote
-
David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- 2:15 PM
-
H. - An act relating to OPR bill provisions
Committee discussion
-
Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Vermont Optometric Association
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Wendy Davis, Pediatrician at UVM Medical Center, Vermont Medical Society
-
Steven Gordon, CEO / President, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
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David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
-
Judy Rosenstreich, Public Member, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
-
Paulette Thabault, Professor and Director, Norwich University School of Nursing
-
Ellen Watson, Chair Vermont Board of Nursing
-
Dean Barcelow, Doctor, Vermont Optometric Association
- 3:15 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:30 PM
-
S.270 - An act relating to the professional regulation of massage therapy
-
Mischul Brownstone, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher
-
Heather Chadwick, Massage Therapist
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Bobby Ibarra, Structural Integration Practitioner
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Kelly McDermott-Burns, Reiki Practioner
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Diane Rodgers, Certified Advanced Rolfer
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Mischul Brownstone, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.307 - An act relating to binding interest arbitration for employees of the Vermont Judiciary
-
Jes Kraus, Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Vermont
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
-
Sophie Zdatny, General Counsel, Vermont State College System
-
Jes Kraus, Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Vermont
- 2:45 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 3:00 PM
-
S.297 - An act relating to the Agency of Health Care Administration
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Jane Kitchel, Sponsor
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
S.127 - An act relating to the definition and rights of temporary State employees
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
- 2:15 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 2:30 PM
-
EMS
Referencing S.243, Draft 2.2
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property Casualty Insurance Association
-
James Finger, CEO, Vermont Ambulance Association
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Patrick Malone, Director of the Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
-
Will Moran, Paramedic, Vermont Ambulance Association
-
Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
-
Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property Casualty Insurance Association
Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S.287 - An act relating to the contractual rights of members of the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 2:00 PM
-
15 Minute Break
- 2:15 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:15 PM
-
Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
Pharmacists
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Lauren Bode, Vice President, Vermont Pharmacists Association, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Theo Kennedy, Lobbyist, Vermont Pharmacies and Vermont Retail Druggists Association
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 2:00 PM
-
Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
-
Dean Barcelow, President, VOA, Bethel
-
Richard Castillo, - Assistant Dean for Surgical Training & Education, College of Optometry; Northeastern State University, Oklahoma
-
Amy Gregory, Ophthalmologist
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Secretary of State
-
Steve St. Marie, Optometrist, St. Albans
-
Jeff Young
-
Dean Barcelow, President, VOA, Bethel
- 3:30 PM
-
S.270 - An act relating to the professional regulation of massage therapy
-
Mischul Brownstone, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Maureen Slayton, American Massage Therapy Association, VT Chapter
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mischul Brownstone, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher
- 4:45 PM
-
S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation
-
Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
-
Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
-
S.297 - An act relating to the Agency of Health Care Administration
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Doug Racine, Former Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
EMS
-
Adam Heuslein, Chief, Glover, E.M.S.
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
-
Adam Heuslein, Chief, Glover, E.M.S.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
-
S.233 - An act relating to uniform licensing standards
Vote
- 2:30 PM
-
S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation
[Previously known as 20-0865 - An act relating to OPR bill provisions]
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
- 3:30 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Continued discussion
-
Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
Friday, March 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S.127 - An act relating to the definition and rights of temporary State employees
Vote.
- 1:15 PM
-
S.297 - An act relating to the Agency of Health Care Administration
Vote
- 1:30 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Vote
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Committee Discussion of COVID 19 Response
NOTE: This meeting will be held as a conference call. To participate or listen in to the call, please call (877) 278-2734 and use the Pin # 725345
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S. - An act relating to temporary Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:30 PM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
Public Record Requests, Notaries, Municipal Deadlines, Municipal Bonds and Any Other Issues Needing Attention
- -
-
H. - An act relating to temporary elections provisions in response to COVID-19
- `
-
S. - An act relating to temporary Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19
Friday, March 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
Military/Emergency Response, VSEA/State Workers, OPR Issues and Any Other Issues Needing Attention
- `
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Conference Call
NOTE: This meeting will be held as a conference call. To participate or listen in to the call, please call (877) 278-2734 and use the Pin # 356483
Monday, March 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 5:30 PM
-
Covid 19 Response Committee Discussion
NOTE: This meeting will be held as a conference call. To participate or listen in to the call, please call (877) 278-2734 and use the Pin # 356483
- `
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S. - An act relating to temporary Open Meeting Law procedures in response to COVID-19
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:45 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Municipal Issues; Pay Act; State Employee Issues; Law Enforcement; EMS Issues
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
Electronic Signatures
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
State Workers
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Tom Waldman, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
-
Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
EMS
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Patrick Malone, Director of the Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
- `
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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
-
Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
-
Michael Desrochers, Executive Director of Fire Management, Department of Public Safety
-
Rick Gauthier, Director, LEAB
-
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- 1:30 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
Retirement of Law Enforcement
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
-
Erika Wolffing, Retirement Policy and Outreach Director, State Treasurer's Office
-
Timothy Duggan, Legal Director, Office of the State Treasurer
- 2:15 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
Fire and Safety
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:45 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
Voting Protocol
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
E-Signatures
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jack Anderson, President, Assistant Judges Association
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Benj Deppman, Partner, Deppman Law PLC
-
James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discusssion
Communities At-Risk
-
Marita Canedo, Migrant Justice
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
-
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Greg Marchildon, State Director, AARP
-
Marita Canedo, Migrant Justice
Monday, April 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Law Enforcement Bill; Sheriffs
-
Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
-
Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
-
Anderson Mark, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
-
Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- 2:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
EMS
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Law enforcement bill; EMS
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
-
Jim Finger , President
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
-
Patrick Malone, Director of the Initiative for Rural Emergency Medical Services, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, UVM
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Emergency voting protocol for communities at risk
-
Marita Canedo, Migrant Justice
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Community Action Agencies
-
Greg Marchildon, State Director, AARP
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Denise Wheeler, President, Calais Selectboard
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Marita Canedo, Migrant Justice
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2020 Census
-
Jason Broughton, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
-
Jason Broughton, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
Friday, April 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Property taxes
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Marriage license exceptions
-
Jeff Fritz, Mayor of Vergennes
-
Jenny Prosser, General Counsel, Secretary of State's Office
-
Jeff Fritz, Mayor of Vergennes
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Property Taxes: Can municipal legislative bodies without town-wide vote be allowed to 1) Change the due date for taxes, 2) Change the interest rate and penalties charged on late payments, 3) Reduce the current voted-on tax rate.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Debbie Ingram
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Money: Update on funds as it may affect municipalities and EMS/Law Enforcement
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
DPS Update
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Community Action Agencies
-
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Community Action Agencies
- -
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COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Posting of notices
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
-
John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Communities at risk: COVID repercussions; voting; bias incident reporting; other concerns
-
Jessica Brown, Supervising Attorney, Chittenden County Public Defenders Office
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
-
Tom Donahue, CEO, Bennington/Rutland Opportunity Council
-
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
-
Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
-
Kate Lapp, Government Reform Associate and Project Coordinator, VPIRG
-
Greg Marchildon, State Director, AARP
-
Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
-
Diana Wahle, Community Equity Collaborative
-
Jessica Brown, Supervising Attorney, Chittenden County Public Defenders Office
- -
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Law enforcement training: Issues relating to training, certification and expediting Level IIIs
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
Ingrid Jonas, Major, Vermont State Police
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Access to land records: title searches; town clerks
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin
-
Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Joy Limoge, Real Estate Attorney
-
Andy Mikell, State Counsel, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, CT Attorneys Title Company
-
Peter Tucker, Managing Broker, Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
S.344 - An act relating to temporary municipal tax rate provisions in response to COVID-19
Vote: Municipal hearings; municipal tax rate and penalties
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
-
John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
S.345 - An act relating to temporary municipal provisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Vote: Draft 2.1
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Municipalities
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Shaun Fielder, Town Manager, Hardwick
-
Kristine Lott, Mayor, Winooski
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Monday, April 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
H.948 - An act relating to temporary municipal proceedings provisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Digitizing Land Records
-
John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Bobbi Brimblecombe, Marshfield Town Clerk, VMCTA Legislative Committee
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Jim Knapp, Counsel, First American Title, VT Bar Association Property Law Section
-
Joy Limoge, Real Estate Attorney
-
Nancy Lynch, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
-
Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
-
Andy Mikell, State Counsel, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
-
John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, CT Attorneys Title Company
-
Peter Tucker, Managing Broker, Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
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Lucrecia Wonsor, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Town of Killington
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John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
- 2:00 PM
-
H.948 - An act relating to temporary municipal proceedings provisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Continue committee discussion: BCA and inspections
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting
Friday, May 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Elections Proposal with Secretary of State's Office
Joint Committee Hearing: Senate Government Operations and House Government Operations
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- -
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S. - An act relating to temporarily suspending the in-person requirements for quasi-judicial municipal proceedings
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
S. - An act relating to temporarily suspending the in-person requirements for quasi-judicial municipal proceedings
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Discuss elections proposal
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
H.788 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2020 legislative session
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
-
H.438 - An act relating to the Board of Medical Practice and the licensure of physicians and podiatrists
-
David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
-
David Herlihy, Director of Hospital Licensing, Department of Health, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
- -
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
General discussion
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Discuss EMS funding
-
Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
-
Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
Monday, May 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Municipal issues; OPR: Discuss transition from crisis, lessons learned; proposals for future policies and procedures.
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Lucas Herring, Mayor, City of Barre
-
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Elections: Discuss transition from crisis; lessons learned; proposal for future policies and procedures.
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
- 2:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
National Guard: Discuss transition from crisis: lessons learned; proposal for future policies and procedures.
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- -
-
H.947 - An act relating to temporary municipal tax rate provisions in response to COVID-19
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Town of Brattleboro
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Discuss pending charters
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Annmarie Christensen, Windsor
-
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
Friday, May 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
H.947 - An act relating to temporary municipal tax rate provisions in response to COVID-19
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Peter Elwell, Town Manager, Town of Brattleboro
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
S.124 Discussion
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, The Nature Conservancy
-
Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
-
Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
-
William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Sheriffs Association
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
George Merkel, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, The Nature Conservancy
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 FY2020 Proposed Budget Adjustment
Discuss SOS, EMS financial needs that are not being addressed elsewhere.
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
- 2:00 PM
-
H.948 - An act relating to temporary municipal proceedings provisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Possible vote.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
-
H.558 - An act relating to exempting the Victims Compensation Board from the Open Meeting Law
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
-
Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
Robert Paolini, Attorney, Victim's Compensation Board
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 2:15 PM
-
H.788 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2020 legislative session
Review
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:15 PM
-
H.438 - An act relating to the Board of Medical Practice and the licensure of physicians and podiatrists
Review
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
-
H.558 - An act relating to exempting the Victims Compensation Board from the Open Meeting Law
Vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
-
Robert Paolini, Attorney, Victim's Compensation Board
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:45 PM
-
H.948 - An act relating to temporary municipal proceedings provisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Committee Discussion
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- After the Floor
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Committee discussion
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, The Nature Conservancy
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Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
-
Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
George Merkel, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, The Nature Conservancy
Friday, May 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
H.793 - An act relating to the powers and duties of the Auditor of Accounts
-
Andrew Stein, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Andrew Stein, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 1:45 PM
-
H.750 - An act relating to creating a National Guard provost marshal
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- 2:15 PM
-
COVID-19 FY2020 Proposed Budget Adjustment
Short discussion with DPS regarding budget adjustment requests and S.124
-
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
COVID-19 Committee Discussion
Elections
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
-
Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
- 2:30 PM
-
S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
-
Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
-
Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
-
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30
-
Committee Discussion
Meeting begins after Senate Session ends. Zoom meeting opens at 1:30 PM.
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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Committee discussion begins after Senate Session is finished.
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
-
Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
-
Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Meeting begins when Senate Session ends. Zoom meeting opens at 1:30 pm.
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Committee Discussion
Sheriffs' finances: Lost revenue due to COVID-19
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
-
Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Friday, May 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
H.769 - An act relating to veteran status inquiries on program and service intake forms
Walk-through
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
-
H.557 - An act relating to municipal regulation of livestock running at large
Walk-through
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Burn Pit Bill (S.111) Follow Up
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
-
June Heston, Widow, Brigadier General Michael Heston, Former Deputy Adjutant General Vermont National Guard
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katherine Long, Caseworker, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
-
Kathryn Becker Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Meeting begins after Senate Session ends. Zoom meeting opens at 1:30 PM.
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H.558 - An act relating to exempting the Victims Compensation Board from the Open Meeting Law
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
-
John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
-
Angelo Lynn, Editor/Publisher, Addison County Independent
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
-
Committee Discussion
Meeting begins after Senate Session ends. Zoom meeting opens at 1:30 PM.
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H.345 - An act relating to the placement of inspection certificates
Committee Discussion
-
Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
-
Rep. Robert LaClair, Sponsor
-
Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Janet Ancel, Sponsor
Friday, June 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation
Discuss amendment
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
-
H.958 - An act relating to communications union districts
-
Rep. John Gannon, Member, House Committee On Government Operations
-
Rep. John Gannon, Member, House Committee On Government Operations
- 2:00 PM
-
H.750 - An act relating to creating a National Guard provost marshal
Committee Discussion
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy
-
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
-
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy
- 2:30 PM
-
H.558 - An act relating to exempting the Victims Compensation Board from the Open Meeting Law
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
-
Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
-
John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
-
Angelo Lynn, Editor/Publisher, Addison County Independent
-
Robert Paolini, Attorney, Victim's Compensation Board
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
-
H.750 - An act relating to creating a National Guard provost marshal
Committee discussion of amendments.
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
- After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
Land Records
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Andy Mikell, State Counsel, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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H.964 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
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Gary Hoadley, Director of Labor Relations, VSEA
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gary Hoadley, Director of Labor Relations, VSEA
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
- After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
Law Enforcement.
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
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Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Friday, June 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Law Enforcement - Disciplinary Action
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Michael Donahue, Vermont Press Association
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Betsy Ann Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation
Discuss proposed amendment
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Sen. Tim Ashe
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Matt Cota, Executive Director, Vermont Fuel Dealers Association
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Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Tim Ashe
- 1:50 PM
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H.650 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Vote
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:55 PM
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H.964 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Law Enforcement Continued - Recruitment, hiring, training and promotion of law enforcement officers
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Diana Wahle, Community Equity Collaborative
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
Law enforcement continued. General discussion.
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
Law enforcement continued. General discussion.
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Robert Appel, Esq, Attorney, Robert Appel Law
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John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Friday, June 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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H.943 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of St. Albans
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.946 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Elmore
Walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Law Enforcement discussion continued: 2016 163 body cam act and other issues.
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Robert Appel, Esq, Attorney, Robert Appel Law
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Cindy Taylor-Patch, Director of Training, Vermont Police Academy
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- After the Floor(1:30)
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Committee Discussion
Law Enforcement discussion continued. Discuss budget items.
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
- 4:00 PM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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Senate Floor
- 1:45 PM
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S.349 - An act relating to emergency funding for local government
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Bobbi Brimblecombe, Marshfield Town Clerk, VMCTA Legislative Committee
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
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Adam Lougee, Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, VT State Archives & Records Administration
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Andrew Mikell, State Manager, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Connecticut Attorneys Title Corporation
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Bobbi Brimblecombe, Marshfield Town Clerk, VMCTA Legislative Committee
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Committee Discussion
Discuss measures for future state emergencies.
- 4:00 PM
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Senate Floor
Friday, June 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- -
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Review; Set Priorities
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
CRF Update: EMS and digitizing
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Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
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Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
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Jim Finger , President
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Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
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Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Discuss elections.
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Greg Marchildon, State Director, AARP
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Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
CRF Update Discussion Continued
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Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
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Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management & Homeland Security
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
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Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
- 2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Burn pits
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
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June Heston, Widow, Brigadier General Michael Heston, Former Deputy Adjutant General Vermont National Guard
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Katherine Long, Caseworker, Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
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Kathryn Becker Van Haste, Director of Health Policy and Health, Veterans & Business Outreach, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Friday, August 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Discuss Governor's Budget
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Andrea Brett, Chair, Racial Equity Advisory Panel
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration; and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Andrea Brett, Chair, Racial Equity Advisory Panel
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Governor's Budget - DPS, Sheriffs & VT Commission on Women
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Dan Batsie, Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
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Christopher Brickell, Chief of Police, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
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Drew Hazelton, Chief of Operations, Rescue Inc.; Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Rescue Inc.
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Nolan Langweil, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
continue budget discussion, address bills coming from House, begin reviewing "Lessons Learned: Preparation for Potential Emergencies" bill.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 15 Minutes After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
continue budget discussion, address bills coming from House, begin reviewing "Lessons Learned: Preparation for Potential Emergencies" bill.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
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Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, September 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
continue budget discussion, address bills coming from House, begin reviewing "Lessons Learned: Preparation for Potential Emergencies" bill.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Christopher Winters, Director of Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Continue budget discussion, address bills coming from House, begin reviewing "Lessons Learned: Preparation for Potential Emergencies" bill.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jack Anderson, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
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Bill Bohnyak, Sheriff, Sheriffs' Association
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Christopher Winters, Director of Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:30 PM (After the Floor)
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Committee Discussion
Continue reviewing "Lessons Learned: Preparation for Potential Emergencies" bill.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ross Connelly, Trustee, Jeudevine Memorial Library
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
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David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
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Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Office of the Secretary of State
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:45 PM (After the Floor)
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Committee Discussion
Continue review -- and vote on "Lessons Learned: Preparation for Potential Emergencies" bill. Review House changes to S.220.
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ross Connelly, Trustee, Jeudevine Memorial Library
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Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Lisa Loomis, President, Vermont Press Association
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, September 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
No Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:15 PM
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Commission Discussion
Discuss Governor's recent executive order. Order No. 3-20.
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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
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Ingrid Jonas, Major, Vermont State Police
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- 3:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
National Guard: Joint meeting between Senate Government Operations Committee and House General and Military Affairs Committee. Will be available on House General YouTube channel.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
Cancelled.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- After the Floor
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Committee Discussion
Delay in the purchasing system in regard to supplying the Dept. of Corrections personal protection equipment.
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Al Cormier, Corrections Facilities Executive, Department of Corrections
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Matt D'Agostino, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Acting Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
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Al Cormier, Corrections Facilities Executive, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
Discuss changes proposed by the House.
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, September 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:15 PM (After fall of the gavel)
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H.952 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charters of the City of Burlington and the City of Barre
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Peter Anthony, Barre City
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Chittenden 6-1
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Justin St. James, Staff Attorney, City Of Burlington
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:30 PM
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S.124 - An act relating to governmental structures protecting the public health, safety and welfare
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
TBD
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
TBD
Friday, September 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
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S.354 - An act relating to using Australian ballot for municipal meetings in the year 2021
House Proposal of Amendment
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, December 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Elections
Town Meeting 2021 Discussion
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Susan Clark, Middlesex Town Moderator
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Kari Clark, Rutland Town Clerk
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Susan Clark, Middlesex Town Moderator
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James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Carl Etnier, Selectboard Member, East Montpelier
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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John Odum, Montpelier City Clerk
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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Kendal Smith, Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs, Governor's Office
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Scott Woodward, Selectboard, Pomfret
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BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel