2019-2020 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Judiciary (Room 1)
The Senate Committee on Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportFriday, January 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 10:00 AM
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Discussion of Cannabis Regulation Draft
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Discussion of Upcoming Bills
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- - After the Floor
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Report from the Governor's Advisory Commission on Marijuana
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Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Craig Bolio, Deputy Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Tom Little, Co Chair, VT Marijuana Commission
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Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
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Jake Perkinson, Co Chair, VT Marijuana Commission
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Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Report on VT Sex Offender Registry
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Jeremy Hill, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations
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Jeremy Hill, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations
- 9:30 AM
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Restorative Justice Grant Program Report
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
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Meg Porcella, Education Programs Coordinator, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Earned Good Time Report
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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CHINS Reform Work Group Report
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Improvements to our Child Protections System
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Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center,Inc
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center,Inc
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Friday, January 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Racial Biased Incident Reporting System
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Gary Scott, Captain, Vermont State Police
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Racial Biased Incident Reporting System
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Maya Berry, Executive Director, Arab American Institute
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Kai Wiggins, Policy Analyst, Arab American Institute
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Maya Berry, Executive Director, Arab American Institute
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
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
- - After the Floor
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S.19 - An act relating to violent habitual criminals
Walk-through
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David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
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Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.17 - An act relating to filing fees for petitions to expunge or seal a criminal history record
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mairead O'Reilly, Poverty Law Fellow, Vermont Legal Aid
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Cannabis Regulation
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, VT Association of Justice
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David Seligman, Director, Towards Justice
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
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Seamus Duffy, Attorney, New England Cable & Telecommunications Association (NECTA)
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Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Seamus Duffy, Attorney, New England Cable & Telecommunications Association (NECTA)
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Emily Joselson, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
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Tom Aicher, Attorney, Recreation Industry
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Tom Aicher, Attorney, Recreation Industry
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Ethan Allen Room
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- -After the Floor
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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John Hollar, Lobbyist, Vermont Insurance Agents Association
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Elena Mihaly, Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
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Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
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Ken Rumelt, Attorney, Vermont Law School
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
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Ed Abrahams, Vice Chair, Great Barrington MA Select board
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Laura Subin, Director, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana
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Ed Abrahams, Vice Chair, Great Barrington MA Select board
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
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Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Craig Bolio, Deputy Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
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Cary Giguere, Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
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Monique McHenry, Executive Director, VT Patients Alliance
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Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Matt Simon, Marijuana Policy Project
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Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Field Organizer, Rural Vermont
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Andrew Freedman, Consultant, Freedman and Koski
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Eli Harrington, Founder and COO, Heady Vermont
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David Nathan, MD, Doctors for Cannabis Regulation
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, VT Association for Justice
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
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Dean Thompson, Vice President, Enterprise Holdings
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.20 - An act relating to bank robbery
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Clay Adams, President & CEO, Mascoma Bank
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christine Martin, Security Officer, Northfield Bank
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Clay Adams, President & CEO, Mascoma Bank
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
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James Bolduc, President, Bolduc Auto Salvage
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Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Jon Groveman, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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William Moore, President and CEO, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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James Bolduc, President, Bolduc Auto Salvage
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion and Mark Up
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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John Hollar, Lobbyist, , Marijuana Dispensaries
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Simha Ravven, Interim Chief Medical Officer, Brattleboro Retreat and Vice President, Vermont Medical Society
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David Silberman, Attorney, Middlebury
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
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Paul Armentano, Deputy Director, NORML
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Josh Decatur, CEO, Trace Vermont
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Christopher Dudzik, President, NJ DRE Association
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Robin Joy, Director of Reserach, Crime Research Group
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Joe Veldon, Cannabis Farmer, 7 Leaf Genetics
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Paul Armentano, Deputy Director, NORML
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Committee discussion of issues flagged during testimony
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Carol Daigle, Vermont Citizen
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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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Laura Subin, Director, Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana
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Carol Daigle, Vermont Citizen
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Mark up
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Recommendations for Woodside Facility
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Judith Christensen, Professor of Psychological Science, University of Vermont
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Jim Henry, SEALL Inc
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Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Jay Simmons, Director, Woodside Correctional Facility
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Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Judith Christensen, Professor of Psychological Science, University of Vermont
- 9:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Committee Discussion
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
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Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
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Hal Ellms, Pinnacle Outdoor Group
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Mark Heyman, General Counsel, Logic Supply
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Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
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Jeff Couture, Executive Director, Vermont Technology Alliance
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
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William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Emily Joselson, Attorney, Langrock, Sperry & Wool
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Committee Discussion and Mark Up with Leg Council
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Senator Ashe's Challenge to Reduce the Prison Population
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Sen. Tim Ashe
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Sen. Tim Ashe
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Mark up with Leg Council
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.132 - An act relating to hate crimes and bias incidents
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Racial Bias Bill
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Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department, Vermont Police Association
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Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Ingrid Jonas, Major, Vermont State Police
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Kai Wiggins, Policy Analyst, Arab American Institute
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Tony Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department, Vermont Police Association
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Mark up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Mark up
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William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Ken Rumelt, Attorney, Vermont Law School
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William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Mark up
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction
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Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Dale Cook, Field Services Director, Department of Corrections
- 11:15 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Jeffrey Wallin, Director,Vermont Crime Information Center, Department of Public Safety
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Sentencing Commission Recommendations on Deferred Sentencing
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Vince Illuzzi, State's Attorney, Essex and Orleans County
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
- 11:30 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
Mark up and Vote
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Walk through
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Greenwich Bio Sciences
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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S.112 - An act relating to earned good time
Walk through
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:25 AM
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Adjourn
- 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 Assembly
Friday, February 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.132 - An act relating to hate crimes and bias incidents
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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S.132 - An act relating to hate crimes and bias incidents
Mark up
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Review Firearms Related Bills
S.1, S.2, S.13,S.22,S.72
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Commission Discussion
Possible Public Hearing/When and Where
- 11:00 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Mark up and Vote
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Visit from the Twin Valley Students
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
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Jessa Bernard, Vermont Medical Society
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Anthony Brach, Director of Operations, VT Patients Alliance
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Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management
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Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
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Rob McFadden
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Francesa Thompson, Cannabis Patient
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Jessa Bernard, Vermont Medical Society
- 11:30 AM
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S.117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Mark up
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.112 - An act relating to earned good time
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Firearms Bills
S.1,S.2,S.13,S.22
The Committee will be moving to Room 10-
Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Intensivist, University of Vermont Medical Center, On behalf of Vermont Medical Society
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Alyssa Black
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Rob Black
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
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Bill Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Rebecca Bell, MD, FAAP, Pediatric Intensivist, University of Vermont Medical Center, On behalf of Vermont Medical Society
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction
Mark up
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist
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Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
The General Assembly is on break for the week of Town Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Public Hearing
- 10:15 AM
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S.132 - An act relating to hate crimes and bias incidents
Mark Up
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Amendments
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
- 5:30 PM
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Public Hearing on Firearm Bills
Vermont Technical College
Judd Hall
Randolph VT - 7:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Firearms Bills
S.1 S.2, S.13, S.22
Room 11-
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Devon Craig, Former President, Barre Fish and Game Club
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Sen. Ruth Hardy
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Clai Lasher-Sommers, Executive Director, Gun Sense Vermont
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Bill Smith, , National Shooting Sports Federation
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.72 - An act relating to extreme risk protection orders
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Karen Barber, Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Christopher Barsotti, Emergency Room Physician
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Karen Barber, Legal Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 11:30 AM
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S.72 - An act relating to extreme risk protection orders
Mark up
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Derek Gowen, NRA
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Derek Gowen, NRA
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.112 - An act relating to earned good time
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Vince Illuzzi, State's Attorney, Essex and Orleans County
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Liz Scharnetzski, Research Analyst, Department of Corrections
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 9:15 AM
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S.112 - An act relating to earned good time
Mark up
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S.133 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction
Amendment
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Cannabis Trade Association
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark up and possible vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.1 - An act relating to repealing a sunset related to transporting large capacity ammunition feeding devices into Vermont for shooting competitions
Mark up and possible vote
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Ed Cutler, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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S.72 - An act relating to extreme risk protection orders
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Bill Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Sen. John Rodgers
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.117 - An act relating to the therapeutic use of cannabis
Vote
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:20 AM
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H.19 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of a person in law enforcement officer custody
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.511 - An act relating to criminal statutes of limitations
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor, South Burlington
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.7 - An act relating to second degree aggravated domestic assault
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Robert Lucas, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
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Tracy Shriver, State's Attorney, Windham County State's Attorneys
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.146 - An act relating to increasing the number of examiners on the Board of Bar Examiners from nine to 11 members
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Rashida Butler, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Keith Kasper, Chair, Board of Bar Examiners, Vermont Bar Association
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Rashida Butler, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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Senate Amendments
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
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Evan Hughes, Lobbyist, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
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Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
- 10:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to spousal support and maintenance reform
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Martin Feldman
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Rick Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.169 - An act relating to firearms procedures
Sears and McNeil Amendments
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. James McNeil, Sponsor
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
No Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Update on VT Human Trafficking Laws
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Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Dold, , Human Rights for Kids
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
- 10:25 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:30 AM
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Retention of Superior Judges and Magistrates
Joint Assembly
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
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John Ajamie
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hon. Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Office of Chief Superior Judge
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Michael Rosenthal
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Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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John Ajamie
- 11:15 AM
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DOC ID for Prisoners and Status
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Cheryl Eliovirta, Facilities Operations Manager, VT Department of Corrections
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Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Cheryl Eliovirta, Facilities Operations Manager, VT Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 29, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.146 - An act relating to increasing the number of examiners on the Board of Bar Examiners from nine to 11 members
Vote
- -
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H.7 - An act relating to second degree aggravated domestic assault
Vote
- 9:15 AM
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H.511 - An act relating to criminal statutes of limitations
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Network
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 10:30 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Walk-through
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Expungement of DWI first offense
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
- 11:30 AM
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Human Trafficking
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Amanda Cochrane, Executive Director, Umbrella
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Amanda Rhodenburg, Program Director, Outright, VT
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Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Vermont Network
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Amanda Cochrane, Executive Director, Umbrella
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Laura La Rosa, Program Manager, Trial Court Operations
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Mairead O'Reilly, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Chloe White, Policy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Human Trafficking
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Diane Derby, Field Representative, Sen. Patrick Leahy
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Diane Derby, Field Representative, Sen. Patrick Leahy
- 9:15 AM
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H.321 - An act relating to aggravated murder for killing a firefighter or an emergency medical provider
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Peeker Heffernan, President, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
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Rep. Brian K. Savage, Sponsor
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 5, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Prison ID and Workforce Development
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
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Cheryl Elovirta, Supervisor, Department of Corrections
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Michael Harrington, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Sarah Buxton, Director, Workforce Policy and Performance, Department of Labor
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Committee Discussion
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mairead O'Reilly, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.278 - An act relating to acknowledgment or denial of parentage
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Haselton, Managing Attorney, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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H.287 - An act relating to small probate estates
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Langnan, Attorney, Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C.
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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H.436 - An act relating to international wills
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Mark Langan, Attorney, Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C.
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Stephanie Willbanks, Esq., Vermont Law School
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Mark Langan, Attorney, Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C.
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Budget Presentations
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
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Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Budget Presentations (Continued)
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Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Rise/Decline of Hate Groups in Vermont and US
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Sen. Tim Ashe
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Skyler Nash , Student Athlete, University of Vermont
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Garry Scott, Captain, Vermont State Police
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Netdahe Stoddard, Racial/Bias/Literacy Interventionist
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Sen. Tim Ashe
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
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Enrique Balcazar, Migrant worker
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Lia Ernst, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
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Rick Gauthier, Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Garry Scott, Captain, Vermont State Police
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Enrique Balcazar, Migrant worker
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 12, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.321 - An act relating to aggravated murder for killing a firefighter or an emergency medical provider
Mark up and Vote
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
- 9:00 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Alimony Amendments
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rick Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Court Administrator's Office
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Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Bar Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
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Joe Arduca, State Program Director, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admistration
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Frank Huard, Interested Citizen
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Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Joe Arduca, State Program Director, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admistration
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Mark up
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Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Michael Smith, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 11:00 AM
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H.278 - An act relating to acknowledgment or denial of parentage
Mark up and possible vote
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David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
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Sara Kagle, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Zach Hiner, Executive Director, SNAP
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor, South Burlington
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Cary Silverman, Attorney, American Tort Reform Association
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Julia Westervelt-Gresser, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
Room 11
Human Rights Commission Proposal of Amendment-
Enrique Balcazar, Migrant worker
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Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Gary Scott, Captain, Vermont State Police
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Enrique Balcazar, Migrant worker
- 11:30 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
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Merrill Bent, Attorney, Sunrise Family Resource Center
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Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
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Denise Main, Executive Director, Sunrise Family Resource Center
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Merrill Bent, Attorney, Sunrise Family Resource Center
- 11:30 AM
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H.511 - An act relating to criminal statutes of limitations
Mark up
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 19, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
- 9:15 AM
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Human Trafficking
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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H.511 - An act relating to criminal statutes of limitations
Vote
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Mark up
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Amendments
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Amy Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
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Rick Fleming, Vermont Alimony Reform
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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Hannah Lane, Policy Research Analyst and Business Manager, Vermont Commission on Women
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
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John Hollar, Board Member, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
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Jerome O'Neill, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
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John Hollar, Board Member, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
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Sharon Forest
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Jerome O'Neill, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
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Sarah Robinson, Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Cary Silverman, Attorney, American Tort Reform Association
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Michael Vietch
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Sharon Forest
- 11:45 AM
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H.278 - An act relating to acknowledgment or denial of parentage
Review comments from Floor Amendment
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Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Karen Vastine, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Human Trafficking
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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H.460 - An act relating to sealing and expungement of criminal history records
Mark up and possible vote
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
Ethan Allen Room
Committee Discussion-
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, , Human Rights Commsision
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Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, , Human Rights Commsision
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 26, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Visit to Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
The Committee will be meeting with staff and residents
- 12:15 PM
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Return for Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:30 AM
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H.529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Sec 28
Evidentiary Blood Samples-
Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Jay Riggen, Sergeant, Vermont State Police
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Tara Thomas, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.511 - An act relating to criminal statutes of limitations
Committee Discussion of Amendment
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Amy Brady, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
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Robert Paolini, Attorney, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Reporter, Chittenden County
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Amy Brady, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
- 11:00 AM
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Woodside and Juvenile Justice
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- 11:50 AM
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H.529 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation
Sec 28
Evidentiary Blood Samples-
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.287 - An act relating to small probate estates
Mark up
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Jeffrey Kilgore, Probate Judge, Washington County
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 9:00 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Superior Court
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:50 AM
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H.57 - An act relating to preserving the right to abortion
Sec 9498
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 3, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
Mark up
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Lambek, Organizer, Migrant Justice
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Mark up
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
Vote
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.112 - An act relating to earned good time
House changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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H.330 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse
Mark up and possible vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jerome O'Neill, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
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Sarah Robinson, Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Amendments
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to juvenile jurisdiction
House Changes
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 10, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.287 - An act relating to small probate estates
Mark up and possible vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 8:45 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
- 9:00 AM
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Confirmation of Governor's Appointment
Joan Nagy as Member of Human Rights Commission
- 9:15 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing
House Changes
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.18 - An act relating to consumer justice enforcement
House Changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:25 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
House Changes
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00 AM
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H.512 - An act relating to miscellaneous court and Judiciary related amendments
Committee Amendment
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.743 - An act relating to providing fair access to property insurance
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion
Committee Priorities for the session
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.37 - An act relating to medical monitoring
Judge Crawford's Decision
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ken Rumelt, Attorney, Vermont Law School
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Committee Discussion with Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Private Contracts/Dept of Corrections
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
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Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Update on Corrections and Proposed Legislation
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Judith Henkin, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Corrections
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Michael Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
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Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Susan Lawrence, THe Center for Life Without Parole Studies
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Skyler Nash , Student Activist, University of Vermont
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Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Update on Justice Reinvestment 2
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.211 - An act relating to Department of Corrections authority and responsibility for furloughees and for housing young offenders
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Update
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Security Briefing by Capitol Police
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.205 - An act relating to criminal and civil surcharges
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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2019 Annual Suspension Statistics Report
Discussion of what to do about individuals with pending suspensions
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Michael Smith, Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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PR 7 Judiciary:Bail
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David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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David Cahill, State's Attorney, Windsor County
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.275 - An act relating to training for judges assigned to the Family Division of Superior Court
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Introductions and Discussion
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Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
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Paul Reiber, Chief Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
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Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- 10:30 AM
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Margaret Bolton, Psychiatrist and Forensic Evaluator, Vermont Psychiatric Association
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Emma Harrigan, Director of Policy Analysis and Development, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Simha Ravven, Forensic Psychiatrist, Vermont Medical Society
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Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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S.169 - An act relating to firearms procedures
Veto from the Governor
Room 11-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Current Research on the Effect of Gun Waiting Periods on Suicide Prevention and Public Health
Joint Meeting with Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Room 11-
Michael Luca, Professor, Harvard Business School
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Deepak Malhotra, Professor, Harvard Business School
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Michael Luca, Professor, Harvard Business School
- 11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Justice Reinvestment
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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T.J. Donovan, Attorney General, State of Vermont
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T.J. Donovan, Attorney General, State of Vermont
- 11:00 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Walk-through
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Mental Health Crisis Response Commission
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Mental Health Crisis Response Commission
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Falko Shilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU
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Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Karen Gennette, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Dave Martinson, Probation Officer/Union Representative, VSEA
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dave Martinson, Probation Officer/Union Representative, VSEA
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
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Cassondra Warney, Senior Policy Analyst, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Committee Discussion and Mark up
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Committee Discussion and Mark Up
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
Committee discussion and possible vote
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Azim Khamisa, Founder, Tariq Khamisa Foundation
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Susan Lawrence, THe Center for Life Without Parole Studies
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Alex Sobel, Father of Crime Victim
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Nick Woodall, Former Life Without Parole Prisoner
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Vote
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
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S.324 - An act relating to prohibiting robocalls
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Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
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Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
- 11:30 AM
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S.128 - An act relating to physician assistant licensure
Section 1 legal Liability
Section 3 Liability for Actions of Agents-
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
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Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.128 - An act relating to physician assistant licensure
Committee Discussion of Possible Amendment
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Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
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Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
- 9:00 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Lucie Garand, Lobbyist, Brattleboro Retreat
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
Mark Up and Possible Vote
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Meredith Berry, Concerned Citizen, Family of Crime Victim
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Jade Berry, Concerned Citizen, Family of Crime Victim
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Susan Car, Former Advocate for Crime Victims
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Skyler Nash , Student Activist, University of Vermont
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, VCTA
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Meredith Berry, Concerned Citizen, Family of Crime Victim
- -
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark Up and Possible Vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 14, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.303 - An act relating to automobile minimum liability coverage
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
-
Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
-
Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Art Woolf, VT Association for Justice
-
James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
S.294 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Walk-through
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- -
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S.205 - An act relating to criminal and civil surcharges
Committee Discussion
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
-
S.324 - An act relating to prohibiting robocalls
Mark up and vote
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
Mark up and vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
Mark up and possible vote
- 9:15 AM
-
S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Section re:license suspensions
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Dave Evans, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Dave Evans, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.316 - An act relating to execution of wills during an emergency
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Sen. Becca Balint, Sponsor
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Becca Balint, Sponsor
- 11:15 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Amendments
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:15 AM
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S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
Woodside
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Melanie D'Amico, Specialized Services Manager, Department for Children and Families
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James Henry, SEALL Inc
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Christine Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Matt Messier, Youth Counselor, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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A. J. Rueben, Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Melanie D'Amico, Specialized Services Manager, Department for Children and Families
- 10:25 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:30 AM
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Election of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges
Joint Assembly
- -
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Senate Floor
Friday, February 21, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.217 - An act relating to human trafficking and prostitution
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Dold, Advocacy Director, Human Rights for Kids
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Sara Kruzan, Survivor Advocate
-
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
Committee Discussion
-
Lietha Cipriano, Executive Director, Center for Restorative Justice
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Brian Keith, Director, Northeast Kingdom Youth Services
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Lietha Cipriano, Executive Director, Center for Restorative Justice
- 10:30 AM
-
S.205 - An act relating to criminal and civil surcharges
Mark up and vote
- 11:15 AM
-
Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
-
S.114 - An act relating to the emergency judicial response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Walk-through
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:35 AM
-
S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
-
Mike Hall, Executive Director, Vermont Police Coalition
-
Mike Hall, Executive Director, Vermont Police Coalition
- 11:00 AM
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S.205 - An act relating to criminal and civil surcharges
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:20 AM
-
S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
Vote
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 11:30 AM
-
Implicit Bias Training
Legislative Lounge
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.114 - An act relating to the emergency judicial response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- -
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S.294 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
-
Kassie Tibbott, Pro Bono Expungement Attorney
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Infomation Center (VCIC)
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
S.114 - An act relating to the emergency judicial response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- 11:50 AM
-
S.205 - An act relating to criminal and civil surcharges
Vote
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.294 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Meeting to be held at Community College of Vermont
1 Abenaki Way
Winooski, VT-
Michelle -, Impacted Citizen
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Kim -, Impacted Citizen
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Jessica -, Impacted Citizen
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T.J. Donovan, Attorney General, State of Vermont
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Sarah George, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
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Skyler Nash , Student Activist, University of Vermont
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Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Michelle -, Impacted Citizen
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
Woodside
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Jim Henry, SEALL Inc
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Alex Hodgetts, Clinical Care Coordinator, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
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Matt Messier, Youth Counselor, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center
-
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
-
James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
S.261 - An act relating to limiting the sentence of life without the possibility of parole
-
Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
-
S.99 - An act relating to spousal support and maintenance reform
Mark-up
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
-
S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark-up
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
-
S.54 - An act relating to the regulation of cannabis
Committee Discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.294 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
-
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Robert Paolini, Attorney, Victim's Compensation Board
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Tari Scott, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Office of Court Administrator
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
- -
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S.114 - An act relating to the emergency judicial response to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Mark up
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
Mark-up
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
Woodside
-
Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Specialist, Vermont State Employees Association
-
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Specialist, Vermont State Employees Association
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to spousal support and maintenance reform
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Martin Feldman
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
- 9:00 AM
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S.303 - An act relating to automobile minimum liability coverage
Mark-up
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Association
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Association
- 9:30 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to spousal support and maintenance reform
Mark up
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:40 AM
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S.294 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Mark-up
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
S.316 - An act relating to execution of wills during an emergency
-
Erin Jacobsen, Vermont Law School Immigration Rights Clinic
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Rebecca Turner, Chief Appellate Defender, Defender General's Office
-
Erin Jacobsen, Vermont Law School Immigration Rights Clinic
- 11:15 AM
-
S.316 - An act relating to execution of wills during an emergency
Mark-up and Vote
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 13, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 8:45 AM
-
S.294 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Vote
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 9:15 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
Mark-up
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
S.303 - An act relating to automobile minimum liability coverage
Mark-up
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Association
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
-
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Association
- 11:20 AM
-
S.232 - An act relating to implementing the expansion of juvenile jurisdiction
Vote
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
-
Judicial Emergency Order
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- -
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Criminal Justice Update on Covid-19
This meeting will be held as a conference call.
To participate or listen to the call, please call 1-877-278-2734 and use pin number 196138-
James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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James Baker, Interim Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, March 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Monday, March 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 3:00 PM
-
Remote Witnessing of Wills
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- -
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Emergency Legislation for Supreme Court
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 4:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:00 PM
-
Woodside Closure
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Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 12:15 PM
-
Medical Cannabis Issues During Covid-19
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:25 PM
-
Domestic Violence Concerns During Covid-19
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
-
David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 1:00 PM
-
Judges and Justice Who Need to be Confirmed
-
William Cohen, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
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Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Lisa Warren, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
William Cohen, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
- 1:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, March 27, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
-
Emergency Bill Remote Deed Recording/Remote Powers of Attorney
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 1:20 PM
-
Woodside
-
Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
-
Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
- 1:35 PM
-
Judiciary Proposed Emergency Legislative Changes
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
-
Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 2:30 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
COVID-19
-
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
-
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
- 10:15 AM
-
Judiciary Proposed Emergency Legislative Changes
Committee Discussion and Mark-up
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Civil Law Changes, Deeds, Power of Attorney Statute of Limitations
Committee Discussion and Mark-up
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Benj Deppman, Partner, Deppman Law PLC
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice VTAJ
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Temporary Closing of Woodside
Joint Meeting with Senate Health and Welfare Committee
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Covid-19 Impact on Residential Care and Foster Care
Joint Meeting with Senate Health and Welfare Committee
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
-
Christine Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, April 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
-
No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Emergence Judicial Response to Covid-19 Health Emergency
Section 5 1 (A) and (B)
-
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- -
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Alternative to Woodside and Substitute Care
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Christine Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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Criminal Justice Response to Covid-19
- 10:00 AM
-
Update from The Department of Corrections
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:15 AM
-
AGO Update on Enforcement of Governor's Emergency Orders
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
- 10:30 AM
-
VT State Police Update on Enforcement of Governor's Emergency Orders
-
Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
-
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
-
Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
- 10:45 AM
-
Vermont Judiciary Update on Court Operations
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:00 AM
-
Check Points on the Vermont Border
-
Lia Ernst, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
-
Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
-
Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation
-
David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
-
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Lia Ernst, Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union - Vermont
- 11:45 AM
-
TBD
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Department of Public Safety Update on Operations
-
Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
- 10:20 AM
-
Department of Corrections Update on Operations
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:40 AM
-
Update on Foster Care Visitations
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:50 AM
-
Judicial Confirmations
Superior Court Judge Lisa Warren
Superior Court Judge Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady
Supreme Court Justice William Cohen - 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 11:05 AM
-
Potential Legislation
- -
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Offender Release During Emergency
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
David Scheer, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:15 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
Moratorium on Tax Collections
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
-
Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Jeff Loewer, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
-
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
-
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
- 10:40 AM
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Update from the Center for Crime Victim Services
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 10:50 AM
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COVID-19 Impact on Support Services for Released Prisoners
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
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Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Tracie Hauck, Director, Rutland Turning Point Center
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Jim Henry, SEALL Inc
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Peter Mallary, Vice President of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
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Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
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Lisa Ryan, Program Director, Rutland County Community Justice Center
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 12:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.114 -House Concerns with DUI
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Dave Evans, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Heather Gray, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Dave Evans, Chief of Driver Improvement, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Concern Regarding Relief from Abuse Orders
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Robin Arnell, Director, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
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Robin Arnell, Director, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
- 12:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 1, 2020
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Justice Reinvestment II Working Group
Directive to AHS
Sec 22-24 Change to Graduated Sanctions Language
Financial Impact of delay in Good Time-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:55 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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DUI/Civil Suspension Hearings
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Heather Gray, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Heather Gray, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 11:30 AM
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Financial Needs of VT Judiciary in Response to Covid-19
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 12:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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COVID-19 CARES ACT Budget Items
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
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Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Judicial E Filing Fees
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Bradley Myerson, Attorney, Myerson Law Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Criminal & Juvenile Justice Funding for 2nd Budget Adjustment and CARES ACT
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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Criminal & Juvenile Funding Continued
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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E Filing Fees
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Jeff Loewer, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Committee Discussion/Possible Legislation
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Rodgers Amendment
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. John Rodgers, Sponsor
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.936 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Matthew Raymond, Investigator, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:55 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Continued Testimony
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
- 11:15 AM
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Covid-19 Budget Issues
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Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.580 - An act relating to establishing a classification system for criminal offenses
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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H.936 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Eleanor Kennelly Gaetan, Director, Government Relations, National Center on Sexual Exploitation
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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H.936 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.936 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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E Filing Fees
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Jeff Loewer, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:15 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Meeting Details
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- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.580 - An act relating to establishing a classification system for criminal offenses
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor, South Burlington
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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John Treadwell, Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 12:00 PM
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H.936 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
- 12:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.254 - An act relating to adequate shelter for livestock
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, , Chittenden County
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Comment of House Changes to Bill
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
Continued Testimony
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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E File Use Fee
Committee Discussion
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
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E File Use Fee Bill
Possible Vote
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Reforms
Committee Discussion
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Senate
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Senate
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, June 12, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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Curtiss Reed, Executive Director, Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County, Sheriffs' Association
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, , House Committee on Judiciary
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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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
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
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Drew Bloom, Use of Force Instructor, VSEA
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Jessica Brown, Supervising Attorney, Chittenden County Public Defenders Office
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Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two
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Chief Facos, Chief, Montpelier Police Department
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Michael Fitzgerald, Chief, Brattleboro Police Department
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Geoffrey Jones, Attorney General Appointment, RDAP
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George Karakabakis, CEO, Health Care Rehabilitation Services
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Tabitha Moore, President, NAACP - Rutland
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Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
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Rebecca Turner, Chief Appellate Defender, Defender General's Office
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Wilda White, Chair, Mental Health Crisis Response Commission
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Drew Bloom, Use of Force Instructor, VSEA
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, June 19, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
Mark up and Vote
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
Mark up and Vote
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Monday, June 22, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
Intent Language
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Committee Meeting Canceled Because of Extended Senate Floor TIme
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
Senator Ingram's Amendment
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Debbie Ingram, Sponsor
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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H.837 - An act relating to enhanced life estate deeds
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Joseph Bauer, Attorney, Franklin Grand Isle Bar Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andrew Mikell, State Manager, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
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Robert Pratt, Co Chair, Probate & Trust Section, Vermont Bar Association
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Joseph Bauer, Attorney, Franklin Grand Isle Bar Association
- 11:30 AM
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H.963 - An act relating to sunsets related to judiciary procedures
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.837 - An act relating to enhanced life estate deeds
Mark up and Possible Vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change
Sections relating to suing the state of Vermont
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Robert McDougall, Chief Environmental Division, Attorney General's Office
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Laura Murphy, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
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Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, June 26, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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S.219 - An act relating to addressing racial bias and excessive use of force by law enforcement
House Changes
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.578 - An act relating to proof of financial responsibility
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
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James Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.962 - An act relating to the duration of temporary relief from abuse orders
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William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Sheriffs Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Ingrid Jonas, Major, Vermont State Police
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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William Bohnyak, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Vermont Sheriffs Association
- 11:00 AM
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H.578 - An act relating to proof of financial responsibility
Senate Judiciary Amendment
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, August 28, 2020
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Meeting Record
- 11:30 PM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:00 AM
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Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Report
Joint Meeting with House Government Operations and House Judiciary
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP, Co-Chair Fair and Impartial Policing Committee
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP, Co-Chair Fair and Impartial Policing Committee
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
Review Amendment
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Judicial Rules Letter Regarding E Filing
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Jordana Levine, Attorney
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 11:15 AM
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Vermont Judiciary Budget
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
Update on House Changes
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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S.234 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Marijuana Expungement
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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H.962 - An act relating to the duration of temporary relief from abuse orders
Committee Discussion and Possible Vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, September 4, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Department of Corrections Budget
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Police Modernization Plan
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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
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Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- 10:45 AM
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DCF Substitute Care/Woodside Budget
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Meeting Details
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- 10:30 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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State's Attorneys Budget
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.962 - An act relating to the duration of temporary relief from abuse orders
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 11:00 AM
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Department of the Defender General Budget
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
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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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Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Meeting Details
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- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Martin LaLonde, , South Burlington
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
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Marshall Clement, Deputy Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, Council of State Governments
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
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Terrence Lynn, Deputy Division Director, Law Enforcement, Council of State Governments
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Elizabeth Novotny, Lobbyist, Vermont Police Association
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Marshall Clement, Deputy Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, Council of State Governments
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, September 18, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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S.119 - An act relating to a statewide standard and policy for law enforcement use of force
Committee Discussion
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.24 - An act relating to a report on racial equity and bias in the Department of Corrections
House Proposal of Amendment
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Senator, Chittenden County
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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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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Rep. Alice M. Emmons, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
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Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, , House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
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Heather Simons, Director of Office of Professional Standards, Department of Corrections
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Tim Ashe, Senator, Chittenden County
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, September 25, 2020
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor