Previous Meetings - Full Report | House Committee on Appropriations

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Convenes

2019 Biennial Session Begins
Roll Call of Members, Speaker & Clerk Elections, Oath of Office Administered

1:30 PM

House Reconvenes

New Member Seating, Election of Canvassing Committee

3:00 PM

Committee Organization

Introductions, Chairs Welcome, Election of Clerk, Budget Assignments.

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Review of Reports and Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Results from Canvassing Committee

11:00 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Immediately following the Joint Assembly

1:30 PM

Joint Assembly

Oath of Office for Statewide Office Holders and the Governor’s Inaugural Address

3:00 PM

Fiscal Update

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Updates: Reports, Agenda, Members Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

FY 2019 - Overview

Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:00 AM

Security Training

House Chamber

11:00 AM

Governor's Proposed Budget Adjustment

FY 2019 - Human Services Overview

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

12:15 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:15 PM

General Economic Cycle Discussion and the Impact of the Federal Shutdown

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Updates: Reports, Agenda, Member Questions, Other

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Informational Meeting

Substance Use and CHINS Package

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

11:00 AM

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

Human Services - DVHA

Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Human Services - DCF

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

2:30 PM

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Human Services - DMH

Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Selina Hickman, Director of Policy and Planning, Department of Mental Health
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

3:30 PM

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Human Services - Health Department

Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health

4:25 PM

Committee Discussion

Updates and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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Human Services - Corrections

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections

9:45 AM

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Review of Language

Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

Upon floor adjournment

Caucuses & Lunch

1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion - Structuring Testimony

2:00 PM

OPEB Internal Loan

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:30 PM

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General Education

Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education

3:00 PM

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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:20 PM

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Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda, and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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Human Services - DAIL

Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

9:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

10:15 AM

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General Government - Tax Dept.

Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes

11:00 AM

TBA

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Resolution honoring Rep. Condon

1:45 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property - Judiciary

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office

2:45 PM

Recess for Break

Move to Room 11

3:00 PM

Joint Meeting

w/House Committee on Energy & Technology
A Review of the Integrated Eligibility Project -- ROOM 11

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

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Informational Meeting

State Auditor's Reports and Concerns

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

10:00 AM

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Spending Plan - Workforce for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Professionals

Patricia Prelock , Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Vermont

10:45 AM

Recess for Break

11:00 AM

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Transportation

Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Grants & Waiver Language

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

After House Floor

Decorum Training

House Floor

2:00 PM

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Spending Plan - Workforce for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Professionals

Nolan Atkins, Provost, Northern Vermont University

2:45 PM

Recess for Break

3:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Classification and Compensation System Status Report

Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Aimee Pope, Classification Manager, Department of Human Resources

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Agenda, Reports and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

iPad Training

Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

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Human Services - VT Veteran's Home

Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home

9:30 AM

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Committee Report - Military

Rep. Peter J. Fagan
Rep. Robert Helm

9:45 AM

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Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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SCHRF

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

1:30 PM

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Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Agenda, Reports, and Questions

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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Public Hearing -- ROOM 10

10:00 AM

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House Ways & Means Committee Letter

Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means

10:10 AM

iPad Training

Brandon Dyer, User Support Specialist, Office of Legislative Counsel

After House Floor Adjourns

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

Governor's Ceremonial Office

2:30 PM

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

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

3:45 PM

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Language

Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

4:10 PM

January 2019 Consensus Revenue Forecast Review

Tom Kavet, Legislature's Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC

4:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Review Reports and Agenda

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:15 AM

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Members' Comments

Rep. Peter Anthony, Barre City
Rep. Mary Sullivan, Burlington

10:00 AM

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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration

10:45 AM

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School Safety and Security Grant Program

Erica Bornemann, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Review Reports and Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

After Jt Assembly adjourns

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

Review of the Governor's Proposal

Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration

4:05 PM

Committee Discussion

Review Reports and Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Outline Committee Testimony

9:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Reviewing Budgets

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Federal Shutdown Letter

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Shutdown Letter; Budget Review Process; Other

11:15 AM

iPad Training

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council

2:15 PM

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Budget Language Review

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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General Government

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

9:15 AM

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General Government

Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

After House Adjourns

Caucus of the Whole

H.97 - FY19 Budget Adjustment Act
Well of the House

1:00 PM

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

$8.6 million in Savings

Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

3:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property?

Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda Updates, and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Higher Education

Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

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General Government

Carolyn Desche, Director, VOSHA Review Board

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

H.97- Budget Adjustment Act -- 2nd Reading

2:30 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service

3:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda Updates and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Human Services

Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

House Convenes

H.97 - FY19 Budget Adjustment Act - 3rd Reading

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda Updates and Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

General Government

John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Kate Slocum, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services

10:00 AM

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General Government

Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Harold Schwartz, Director of HR Operations, Department of Human Resources

11:00 AM

Recess for Break

11:15 AM

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

General Government

David Zuckerman, Vermont Lieutenant Governor

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

General Government

Craig Bolio, Deputy Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
Kaj Samsom, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

1:45 PM

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General Government - Agency of Administration

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:00 PM

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General Government

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:45 PM

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General Government - Executive Office (Governor)

Jason Gibbs, Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda Updates and Questions

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Brenda Chamberlain, Business Manager, Public Utility Commission
Anthony Roisman, Chair, Public Utility Commission

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Human Services

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
Reeva Sullivan Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Child Development, Department for Children and Families
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Karen Shea, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

3:00 PM

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General Government

Jason Broughton, Interim State Librarian, Department of Libraries

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Questions

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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Human Services

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Human Services

Michael Costa, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda & Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Maj Gen Steven Cray, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Military Department

10:15 AM

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Human Services

Camille George, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Carol Brochu, Financial Manager, Center for Crime Victim Services
Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

9:30 AM

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

Human Services

Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Patricia Gabel, State Court Administrator, Court Administrator's Office
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary

2:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Bor Yang, Executive Director, VT Human Rights Commission

3:15 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda & Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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TBA

10:00 AM

H.173 - An act relating to making clarifications to the State's grant acceptance process

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

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Human Services

Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Higher Education

Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Tom Little, General Counsel, VSAC

1:45 PM

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Natural Resources

Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board

2:30 PM

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Senate Proposal of Amendment

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda & Questions

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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Human Services

Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Informational Meeting

MCO Investments 101 including Medicaid & Out-year Pressures

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

2:30 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
Sarah George, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County Sheriff's Department
Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
Marc Metayer, SIU Grants Program Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda & Members Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

9:30 AM

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Higher Education

Thomas Sullivan, President, University of Vermont

10:30 AM

Caucuses

1:00 PM

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Human Services

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
Michael Touchette, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

2:30 PM

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General Education

Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda & Member Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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Natural Resources

Steve Chadwick, Director of Management Services, Agency of Natural Resources
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

9:45 AM

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Natural Resources

Steve Gomez, Business Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

10:25 AM

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Natural Resources

Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tracy LaFrance, Financial Administrator, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:05 AM

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Natural Resources

Kristin Freeman, Business Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Thomas D. Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Lt. Col. Matt Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
Joanne Chadwick, Director 0f Administration, Department of Public Safety
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

2:30 PM

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Commerce

Ted Brady, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Josh Hanford, Acting Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Michael Schirling, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Members Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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Commerce

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

9:30 AM

H.85 - An act relating to increasing the personal needs allowance for certain nursing home residents

As Amended by House Committee on Human Services

Rep. Sandy Haas, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

10:00 AM

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2018 Annual Report - Blueprint

Beth Tanzman, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

1:30 PM

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General Government

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Buildings and General Services
Jennifer Fitch, Deputy Commissioner, Buildings & General Services

3:00 PM

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Labor

Lindsay Kurrle, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chad Warzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Members Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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Commerce

Stephen Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society

9:15 AM

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Commerce

Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council

10:00 AM

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

Commerce

Ben Cadwallader, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra

10:45 AM

Recess for Break

11:00 AM

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Commerce

Christopher Kaufman, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Transportation

Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
Lenny Leblanc, Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation

2:00 PM

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Transportation

Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Members Questions

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:25 AM

Introduction

Vermont Farm Bureau

9:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

10:30 AM

Implicit Bias Training

House Chamber

12:30 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:15 PM

Caucuses

2:00 PM

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

Human Services

Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home

3:15 PM

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Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda & Member Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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Protection to Persons & Property

Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

11:00 AM

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General Government

Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Manager, Agency of Administration
Madeline Motta, Chair, Vermont State Ethics Commission
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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Advocates Hearing - Human Services
ROOM 11 - confirmed

Susan Aronoff, Vermont Development Disabilities Council
Eric Avildson, Vermont Legal Aid
Paul Berman, Headstart
Josh Davis, Executive Director, GroundWorks Collaborative, Brattleboro
Jan Demers, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Patrick Donegan, Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
Molly Dugan, Director, Support and Services at Home (SASH)
Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
Joe Ferrada, Parent Child Centers
Janet Hunt, Executive Director, Vermont Association of the Area Agencies on Aging
Sarah Kinney, Let's Grow Kids
Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Sarah Launderville, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Deputy Director, Pathways Vermont
Faye Mack, Advocacy and Education Director, Hunger Free Vermont
Erhard Mahnke, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Pam McCarthy, Vermont Family Network
David Mickenberg, Council on Vermont Elders
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Jill Olson, VT Home and Community Care
Michael Redmond, Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
Julie Tessler, Vermont Care Partners
Christophre Woods, Executive Director, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Home Performance, Capstone Community Action

2:30 PM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

2:45 PM

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

Grants: JFO#2945, JFO#2946, JFO#2948, JFO#2949, JFO#2950, JFO#2951, JFO#2952

Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Military Department
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Joanna Pallito, Finance Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
Ryan Patch, Deputy Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Members Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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Non-Human Services Budget Sections
Room: 11

Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Daniel Barlow, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Olivia Campbell Andersen, Renewable Energy Vermont
Rob Chapman, Executive Director, ORCA Media
Jon Copans, Climate Economy Action Team, VT Council on Rural Development
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Alison Friedkin, Downstreet Housing and Community Development
Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Phil Huffman, Director of Government Relations and Policy, The Nature Conservancy
Rebecca Mitchell, Hunger Free Vermont
Nancy Owens, Housing Vermont
Melanie Paskevitch, Heat Squad
Dan Quinlan, Chair, VT Climate and Health Alliance
Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director, Vermont FEED
Deb Snell, President, AFT-VT
Patricia Tedesco, VT Home Access Program, VCIL
Ben Walsh, Climate and energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Kate Wanner, Trust for Public Land
Anne Watson, The Mayor's Coalition
Rebekah Weber, Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Conservation Law Foundation
Cassie Wilner, VT Afterschool Inc.

10:00 AM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

10:15 AM

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

Corrections Grant - JFO#2953

Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

to provide for election of Sergeant at Arms, an Adjutant and Inspector General, and three Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College.

1:00 PM

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

General Government

Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:15 PM

H.193 - An act relating to creating a State funding match for Americorps members

Overview of the Bill -- Tentative

Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor, Wolcott

2:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda and Members Questions

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Members Budget Comments and Suggestions

Rep. Peter Anthony, Barre City
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Wolcott
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Pittsford
Rep. Harvey Smith, New Haven

9:00 AM

Corrections Health Care Review – Consultants Report

Karl Becker, Senior Vice President, CGL

9:45 AM

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

Members Budget Comments and Suggestions -- continued

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Thetford Center
Rep. Seth Chase, Chittenden 9-1
Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Middletown Springs
Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Hartford
Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
Rep. Carl Demrow, Corinth
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Washington-7
Rep. Johannah Donovan, Burlington
Rep. William Notte, Rutland
Rep. Carol Ode, Burlington
Rep. Zachariah Ralph Watson, Hartland
Rep. Marybeth Redmond, Essex
Rep. Brian Smith, Derby
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Waterbury
Rep. Mary Sullivan, Burlington
Rep. George W. Till, Jericho
Rep. Rebecca White, Windsor 4-2
Rep. Theresa Wood, Washington-Chittenden

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Reports, Agenda, Members Questions

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

6:00 PM

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

Community-Based Public Hearings are held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please refer to the link below for full site details. Springfield site starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/WorkGroups/House%20Appropriations/Highlights/W~Press%20Release-%20Community-Based%20Public%20Hearings.pdf

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Legislature's Budgets - includes Council, Fiscal Office and Sargent at Arms.

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Duncan Goss, Systems Analyst/Business Manager, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Luke Martland, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
Kevin Moore, Deputy Director for Information Technology, Legislative Council
Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Non-Pricing Approaches to Reducing Carbon Emissions in Vermont

Richard Cowart, Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
David Farnsworth, Senior Associate, The Regulatory Assistance Project
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Frederick Weston, Principal and Director, Policy, The Regulatory Assistance Project

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Fiscal Update

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:15 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

8:45 AM

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

Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Choices for Care - 1% Savings

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Rep. Theresa Wood, Washington-Chittenden

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

USS VT Commission

Bernie Juskiewicz, Former Representative
Albert Perry, Former Representative

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Fish Hatcheries - Language

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

H.531 - An act relating to Vermont’s child care and early learning system

Overview

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:45 PM

H.533 - An act relating to workforce development

Overview

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:30 AM

H.524 - An act relating to health insurance and the individual mandate

Overview

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Overview

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Vice Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology

10:30 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Transportation Bill

Overview

Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Member, House Committee on Transportation
Rep. Curt McCormack, Chair, House Committee on Transportation

3:15 PM

H.533 - An act relating to workforce development

Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

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

Overview

Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

10:00 AM

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

Grant Language

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

H.531 - An act relating to Vermont’s child care and early learning system

Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

1:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.334 - An act relating to temporary State employees

Overview

Rep. Marcia Gardner, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations

3:00 PM

H.533 - An act relating to workforce development

Proposed Amendment

Rep. Charles Kimbell, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources

4:00 PM

H.249 - An act related to the Reach Up and Reach Ahead pilot program

Overview

Rep. Marybeth Redmond, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.342 - An act relating to qualification for a public defender

Overview

Rep. Nader Hashim, Reporter, House Committee on Judiciary

11:00 AM

H.205 - An act relating to the regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides

Overview

Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

9:30 AM

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

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly- Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Members Amendments

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Members Amendments

9:30 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

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

Continued review

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means

1:00 PM

H.101 - An act relating to creating an Event Marketing Fund

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Robin Scheu, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means

10:30 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

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

John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer

1:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

NCSL Update

Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Informational Meeting

Vermont Employment Growth Incentive

Megan Sullivan, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

11:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Efficiency Vermont

Rebecca Foster, Director, Efficiency Vermont
David Westman, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
Carol Weston, Director of Operations, Efficiency Vermont
Abbey White, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont

12:15 PM

Environmental Conservation Fund

Administrative Allowance for ECF - proposed changes

Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Investments in State Retirement Obligations

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Vermont's Labor Market

Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

Informational Meeting

Evaluation of Service Delivery

Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Vermont Economic Development Authority

Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority

10:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Informational Meeting

Tourism Benchmark Study

Ken Jones, Economic Research Analyst, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

3:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

10:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Section 8 housing vouchers

Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Update on Special Education

Alena Berube, Special Education Finance Director, Agency of Education

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucus

1:00 PM

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

Rep. James Gregoire, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Shayla Livingston, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Follow-up information on Labor Market

Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Department of Labor

10:30 AM

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

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

2:00 PM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

10:30 AM

TBA

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

3:45 PM

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

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

8:00 AM

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

David Englander, General Counsel, Vermont Department of Health
Jeff Francis, Executive Director, VT Superintendents Association
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education

8:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Service Delivery

Al Gobeille, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10:30 AM

TBA

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Reporter, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.334 - An act relating to temporary State employees

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.334 - An act relating to temporary State employees

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections

10:00 AM

H.334 - An act relating to temporary State employees

Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

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

Deb Brighton, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Impact of Vermont Supreme Court Ruling

Developmental Services - standard error of measure

Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

10:00 AM

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

Impact on Medicaid Cap Discussion

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

11:00 AM

H.334 - An act relating to temporary State employees

Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary

1:00 PM

House Convenes

10 minutes after floor

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

Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Vermont Supreme Court Ruling

Designated Services - standard error of measure

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

House Convenes

10 minutes after floor

S.131 - An act relating to insurance and securities

Rep. Scott Beck, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

H.334 - An act relating to temporary State employees

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Rep. Samuel Young, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means

9:30 AM

Informational Meeting

Legacy Lands

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:30 PM

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

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

2:00 PM

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

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. James McCullough, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife

3:00 PM

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

Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

9:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

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

Sec. E.335.2 COMMUNITY WORK CREW PROGRAM RESTRUCTURE

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections

10:30 AM

House Convenes

1:15 PM

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

Senate Appropriations Proposal

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:30 PM

TBA

4:30 PM

House Reconvenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

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

Sec. E.603.1 - College Retention Rates
Sec. B.1101(a)(19) - Housing of Academic Records

Tricia Coates, Director of External & Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System

11:00 AM

TBA

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Sec. E.700 - Hardship Municipality

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Eric Blatt, Director Facilities Engineering Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation

9:30 AM

House Convenes

1:45 PM

S.108 - An act relating to employee misclassification

Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:30 PM

S.162 - An act relating to promoting economic development

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

3:00 PM

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

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

Reach Up Program Impacts

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families

10:45 AM

Recess for Conference

1:00 PM

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

Sec. E.100(a)(2)

Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

1:30 PM

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

Sec. E.306.1

Nissa James, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

2:00 PM

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

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:30 PM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

S.146 - An act relating to substance misuse prevention

Rep. Kelly Pajala, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Committee On Human Services

5:00 PM

S.160 - An act relating to agricultural development

Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.105 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

S.160 - An act relating to agricultural development

Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

9:45 AM

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

Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Proposed Amendment

Matthew Trieber, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations

9:00 AM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.518 - An act relating to fair and impartial policing

Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Convene and Organize

10:15 AM

Demographics, migration, and state revenues

Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Sean Sheehan, Staff Director, Tax Structure Commission, Joint Fiscal Office

11:15 AM

Medicaid Caseloads Update

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Overview

Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Candace Elmquist, Financial Officer, Department of Finance and Management
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:30 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - Central Office

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Michael Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

3:45 PM

Next Day Review

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Human Services - DDAIL

Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:00 AM

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

Human Services - DMH

Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

11:00 AM

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

Human Services - Corrections

Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Retirement Systems’ Risk Assessment Study

John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:00 PM

Revenues and Other Developments

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:00 PM

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

Human Services - DCF

Jillian Niggel, Financial Director III, Department for Children and Families
Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

4:30 PM

Next Day Review

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Human Services - DVHA

Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jenney Samuelson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

10:00 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property - Judiciary

Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary

10:45 AM

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

Transportation

Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

11:30 AM

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

Position

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Andrew Stein, Deputy Auditor, State Auditor's Office

12:00 PM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Technical Amendment - Education 16 V.S.A. § 4025

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education

1:20 PM

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

Technical Amendment - UVM Children in Custody Report

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

1:40 PM

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

Technical Amendment - Grant Statute Clarification --tentative

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:00 PM

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

Technical Amendment - SAA Fund Issue --tentative

Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature

2:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

2020 Session Convenes

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

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

Human Services - language - Deputy Secretaries

Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

2:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Technical Amendments

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

Market-based sourcing - technical amendment

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes

11:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

1:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

The Governor's State-of-the-State Address

after Joint Assembly

Information Session

Childcare Program Update

Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Child Development Division Policy Director, Department for Children and Families
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Update

Brattleboro Retreat

Alicia Cooper, Director of Payment Reform, Reimbursement and Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Sandi Hoffman, Director of Clinical Integrity and Quality Improvement, Department of Vermont Health Access
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

Advocates Hearing -- Room 11

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Sharon Halnon, Child Care Resource, Chittenden County CIS Child Care Coordinator
Judy Harvey, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Lund Center
Rachel Kinney, Parent
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition

12:00 PM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Update

Integrated Eligibility & Enrollment System

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Lori Collins, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Darin Prail, Director of Digital Services, Agency of Digital Services
Daniel G. Smith, Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office

After floor

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Primer

ACO primer

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

1:10 PM

Committee Discussion

2020 Reports Repeal Bill

1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Informational Meeting

OneCare 101 and FY20 BAA Q&A

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Victoria Loner, President and CEO, OneCare Vermont

10:00 AM

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

Annual Report and Budget Presentation

Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Overview

JLMC Recommendations

Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Chair, Joint Legislative Management Committee

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Emergency Board Meeting

Governor's Ceremonial Office

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion/Vote

2:00 PM

Consensus Revenue Forecast

Overview

Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC

2:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Security and Evacuation Review

Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

House Convenes

after floor

Update

Report on Reports

Rep. Peter J. Fagan
Rep. Maida Townsend

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly - Governor's Budget Address

3:15 PM

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

Review of Budget

Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

4:45 PM

Next Day Review

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

General Government

Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
Shawn Benham, Financial Director II, Department of Human Resources
Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Angela Rouelle, Director of Strategic Development and Operations, Department of Human Resources

10:30 AM

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

Members Amendments/Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

FY20 BAA - 2nd Reading

3:00 PM

TBA

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
Michael Clasen, Deputy State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

9:30 AM

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

Members' amendments - 3rd reading

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

FY20 Budget Adjustment - 3rd reading

3:00 PM

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

General Government

John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services

4:30 PM

Next Day Review

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.742 - An act relating to Vermont's response to COVID-19

Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor
Drew Hazleton, Rescue Inc.

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

12:00 PM

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

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

Workers' Compensation Trends

Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration

2:30 PM

Recess for Break

2:35 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

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

4:00 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

General Government

Tim Noonan, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Human Services - AHS Central Office

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Michael K. Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:05 PM

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

General Government

Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health

10:25 AM

Recess for Break

10:30 AM

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

Review of Senate Actions

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary

2:55 PM

Recess for Break

3:00 PM

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

Unfunded Liabilities

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Human Services

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Pam Dalley, Director of Operations, Department for Children and Families
Christine Johnson, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

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

General Government

Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission

1:30 PM

TBA

2:00 PM

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

Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

3:30 PM

Recess for Break

3:35 PM

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

Higher Education

Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

4:30 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation

9:30 AM

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

Commerce & Community Development

Ben Cadwallader, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra

10:15 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services

11:00 AM

Recess for Break

11:05 AM

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

As amended by House Committee on Human Services

Rep. James Gregoire, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Richard Gauthier, Executive Director, VT Criminal Justice Training Council

1:45 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Stacey Drinkwine, Financial Services Director, Department of Public Service
June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service

2:30 PM

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

Budget Proposal: Vermont State Teachers Retirement

Brad Ferland, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

12:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
John Campbell, Executive Director, Mental Health Crisis Response Commission
Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association

1:00 PM

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

Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

3:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State
Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office

3:45 PM

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office

10:30 AM

Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

General Government

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services

2:50 PM

Recess for Break

3:00 PM

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

Human Services

Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Human Services

James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections

10:30 AM

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

Human Services

Al Faxon, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home

11:15 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

2:00 PM

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

Commerce & Community Development

Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

4:15 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont National Guard
Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard

4:35 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

10:40 AM

H.568 - An act relating to human trafficking and prostitution

Rep. William Notte, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General
Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Attorney General's Office
Sarah London, Financial Director, Attorney General's Office

2:30 PM

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

Protection to Person & Property

Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

3:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery

3:30 PM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment

4:15 PM

Review Next Day's Agenda

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Megan Klinefelter, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

10:00 AM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

6:00 PM

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

Joint House and Senate Community-Based Public Hearings:
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Barre City, Morrisville, Rutland City, St. Johnsbury, St. Albans City, and Winooski
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Bennington and Springfield

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Review of Community-based Public Hearings
Committee Discussion

after House floor

Caucuses

12:45 PM

Voluntary Introduction

Our Voices Xposed (OVX) Youth

Nguyen Song, Prevention Specialist, Tobacco Control Program, Department of Health

1:00 PM

Committee Training

iPad quick check-in

Delia Gillen, User Support/Trainer, Legislative Information Technology

1:30 PM

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

Natural Resources - ANR Central Office

Emily Byrne, Management Services Director, Agency of Natural Resources
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Peter Walke, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

2:00 PM

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

Natural Resources - Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Kristin Freeman, Financial Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

2:30 PM

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

Natural Resources - Department of Fish & Wildlife

Steve Gomez, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

3:00 PM

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

Natural Resources - Department of Environmental Conservation

Emily Boedecker, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tracy LaFrance, Financial Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Joanna Pallito, Administrative Services Director, Department of Environmental Conservation

3:30 PM

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

General Education

Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Kathy Flanagan, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Higher Education

Elaine Collins, President, Northern Vermont University
Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
Patricia Moulton, President, Vermont Technical College
Karen Scolforo, President, Castleton University
Jeb Spaulding, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System

10:00 AM

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

Labor

Sarah Buxton, Director, State Workforce Development, Department of Labor
Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chad Warzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor

11:00 AM

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

Natural Resources

Diane Snelling, Chair, Natural Resources Board

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Transportation

Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation

2:00 PM

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

Transportation

Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance, Department of Motor Vehicles
Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:15 PM

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

Review of Amendments

Rep. Janet Ancel, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
Rep. John Gannon, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Commerce

Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

9:30 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Recess for Lunch and Budget Meetings

1:00 PM

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

Mark-up

2:00 PM

H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

3:00 PM

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

Mark-up

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Prevention

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health

9:30 AM

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

Commerce

Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council

10:15 AM

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

Revenue Assumptions

Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

12:00 PM

Voluntary Introduction

Vermont Youth Lobby Introductions - Climate

1:00 PM

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

Review of the bill

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:30 PM

H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change

Cause of Action

Robert McDougall, Chief Environmental Division, Attorney General's Office

1:45 PM

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

Continuation of the bill review

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Senate further Proposal to House further Proposal -- Discussion and VOTE

10:00 AM

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

Prevention

Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education

after floor

Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Protection to Persons & Property

Brenda Chamberlin, Financial Director, Public Service Board
Anthony Roisman, Chair, Public Utility Commission

1:45 PM

H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change

Funding

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

2:15 PM

H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology

2:45 PM

H.688 - An act relating to addressing climate change

VOTE

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

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

Advocates Hearing - Human Services - Room 11

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Margaret Atkinson, Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development
Eric Avildson, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Jennifer Boardman, Youth Development Program, Washington County Youth Services Bureau
Margaret Bozik, Director of Asset Management & Special Initiatives, Champlain Housing Trust
Amy Brady, Voices for Vermont's Children
Jan Demers, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
Patrick Gallagher, Development Director, Pathways Vermont
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Janet Hunt, Executive Director, Vermont Association of the Area Agencies on Aging
Amy Johnson, Parent Child Center Network
Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Erhard Mahnke, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
MaryEllen Mendl, Vermont 2-1-1
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Steve Pouliot, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI)
Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education for Young Children
Michael Redmond, Upper Valley Haven
Virginia Renfrew, Vermont Association for Adult Days
Julie Tessler, Vermont Care Partners
Drake Turner, Let's Grow Kids
Nicole Whalen, VT Foodbank and Vermonters Feeding Vermonters
Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority

11:00 AM

Adjourn Public Hearing

11:15 AM

S.240 - An act relating to recruiting new remote workers and new relocating workers

Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

S.240 - An act relating to recruiting new remote workers and new relocating workers

VOTED

Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

2:15 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

8:45 AM

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

Members Budget Suggestions

Rep. Brian Cina, Burlington
Rep. James Harrison, Rutland-Windsor
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller, Montpelier
Rep. Carol Ode, Chittenden 6-1
Rep. Avram Patt, Lamoille-Washington
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Rutland District
Rep. Mary Sullivan, Burlington

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of College Trustees

11:45 AM

Voluntary Introduction

Vermont Fairs Association

1:00 PM

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

Advocates Hearing - NON- HS Sections in Room 11

Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Jonathan Bond, Executive Director, Housing Foundation, Inc.
Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
Sarah Carpenter, Chair, Rental Housing Advisory Board
Tom Cheney, Director, Advance Vermont
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Lauren-Glenn Davitian, PEG Television
Molly Dugan, Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Sandrine Kibuey, Director, VT Tenants & Mobile Home Program/CVOEO
David Mears, Forest Partnership
Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Daniel Richardson, Vermont Access to Justice Coalition
Betsy Rosenbluth, Vermont FEED Project Director, Vermont Farm to School Network
Deb Snell, President, VFNHP, President, AFT Vermont
Patricia Tedesco, VT Home Access Program, VCIL
Steve Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
Abbey White, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont

2:00 PM

Adjourn Advocates Hearing

2:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Members Budget Suggestions

Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Calendonia-3
Rep. Carl Demrow, Orange-1
Rep. Philip Jay Hooper, Orange-Washington-Addison
Rep. John Killacky, Tourism Caucus, Chittenden 7-3
Rep. Paul Lefebvre, Essex-Caledonia-Orleans
Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Tourism Caucus, Lamoille-1
Rep. Michael Yantachka, Chittenden 4-1

10:00 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

12:00 PM

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

Possible Vote

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

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

Review of Policy Committee Budget Recommendations

2:00 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Bill Review

Greg Boulbol, General Counsel, Natural Resources Board
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Reporter, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife
Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife

3:30 PM

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

Appropriations Committee Amendment

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.934 - An act relating to renter rebate reform

Understanding of Bill - Review

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
Doug Farnham, Senior Research Economist and the Director of Policy, Department of Taxes

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.926 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Appropriations Committee Proposed Amendment

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:10 PM

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

Mark-Up of Language

4:15 PM

Next Day Review

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

after floor adjournment

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

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Impacts from S.23

Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

9:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

General Assistance Housing

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

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

One-time funding -- Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.837 - An act relating to enhanced life estate deeds

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

After floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

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

Specialized Child Care Transportation

Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

3:30 PM

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

211

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.837 - An act relating to enhanced life estate deeds

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:00 AM

H.742 - An act relating to Vermont's response to COVID-19

Rep. Mari Cordes, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor, Rutland-Windsor
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

H.775 - An act relating to creating the State Youth Council

Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations

10:00 AM

H.901 - An act relating to expanding access to adult technical education equipment funding

Rep. Felisha Leffler, Reporter, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor, Rutland District

11:00 AM

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

Commerce Committee Budget Recommendations

Rep. Charles Kimbell, Ranking Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Fish & Wildlife proposal - Boat Safety Federal $

Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

1:15 PM

H.692 - An act relating to providing mandatory cybersecurity awareness training to municipal employees

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Rep. Seth Chase, Reporter, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

1:40 PM

H.901 - An act relating to expanding access to adult technical education equipment funding

Committee Discussion and Voted

1:45 AM

H.742 - An act relating to Vermont's response to COVID-19

Committee Discussion and Voted

2:00 PM

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

Retirement

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

3:30 PM

H.833 - An act relating to surface water diversions and financial surety requirements for holding tanks

Voted

Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife

4:00 PM

H.837 - An act relating to enhanced life estate deeds

Committee Discussion and Voted

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion
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10:00 AM

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Legislature on Break

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Legislature on Break

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9:00 AM

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

Covid-19 tax implications; Education Fund

Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

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

Updates and Comments regarding Covid-19 costs incurred for FY20, including Medicaid

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

10:30 AM

Adjourn Morning Meeting

12:30 PM

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

Covid-19 Emergency - update on reserves, projected costs, other impacts or thoughts

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

1:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion -- Next Steps

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.742 - An act relating to Vermont's response to COVID-19

Review of the Senate Proposal

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Congressional Stimulus Bill Review

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Unemployment Insurance Questions

Michael Harrington, Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

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9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Q & A on Covid-19

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

TBA

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Joint Meeting with House Ways & Means

Shared Challenges and Directions

Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Hearing Type

Standard

1:30 PM

COVID-19

Unemployment Insurance

Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

2:00 PM

COVID-19

Review of Fiscal Update - April 7, 2020

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

COVID-19

Unemployment Insurance

Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

Fiscal Update

April 14, 2020 Fiscal Office Update

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Vermont State Colleges

10:15 AM

Commission Discussion

Other

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

COVID 19 Response

1. JFC COVID-19 Acceptance of Grants
2. Review of Joint Fiscal Office Update - as of April 21

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

COVID-19

Moody's Stress Testing of States - April 14, 2020

Dan White, Director, Moody's Analytics

10:00 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

12:00 PM

S.340 - An act relating to FY 2020 interfund borrowing authority

Committee Discussion and Vote

12:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Revenue Update

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Appropriations
streaming link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-ways-and-means*

Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Mark Perrault, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

3:00 PM

COVID-19

JFO Weekly Report
FY20 & FY21 Review
Budget Process/Time Line Discussion

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Hearing Type

Standard

1:30 PM

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

Review

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:30 PM

H.945 - An act relating to creating a COVID-19 Manufacturing Grant Program

Rep. Charles Kimbell, Ranking Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Language - Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

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

One-Time Funds - CHINS, SUD, MH

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

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

Reserves

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

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

Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

2:00 PM

Commission Discussion

2:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion
* Boys and Girls State - Rep. Helm
* VT State Colleges Request

9:00 AM

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

Human Services - DCF

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Ken Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Clean Water

Emily Byrne, Management Services Director, Agency of Natural Resources
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

Updates/Proposals

1. Bond Investment Earnings -- 10 minutes
2. FY 2020 Close-out -- 25 minutes
3. Municipal Borrowing -- 25 minutes

Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Tom Huestis, Senior Managing Director, Public Resources Advisory Group
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

2:15 PM

Municipal Borrowing

Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Federal Funding to AHS

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

9:15 AM

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

Language - Sec. XX2

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

9:30 AM

S.343 - An act relating to delaying special education changes due to the COVID-19 state of emergency

Rep. Lawrence Cupoli, Reporter, House Committee on Education

9:50 AM

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

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Recess

11:25 AM

S.343 - An act relating to delaying special education changes due to the COVID-19 state of emergency

11:35 PM

Committee Discussion

11:55 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

3:00 PM

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

Transportation

Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:20 PM

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

VSAC/Other

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:40 PM

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

Proposed Amendment

Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

4:00 PM

S.343 - An act relating to delaying special education changes due to the COVID-19 state of emergency

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

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

Federal Guidance

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

5:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

Recess

2:00 PM

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

Review and Vote

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

11:00 AM

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

Department budget instructions review

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

11:45 AM

COVID-19

Federal Funds Update

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

12:15 PM

Committee Discussion

12:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Annmarie Christensen, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Rep. Lori Houghton, House Committee on Health Care
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Peter Reed, House Committee on Health Care

9:30 AM

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

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Vice Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Recess

11:00 AM

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

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

Recess

2:00 PM

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

Review

Richard Donahey, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

No Meeting Scheduled

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

CARES Act funds for sanitation at public facilities

Emily Byrne, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Natural Resources
Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

9:00 AM

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

Committee Members' Updates - Discussion

9:30 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

TBA

2:00 PM

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

Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to the Older Vermonters Act

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

9:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

1. Gov.'s Economic Recovery Bill - Wed. at 9:00 a.m.
2. H.953 - Committee member updates
3. Other

10:00 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

H.611 - An act relating to the Older Vermonters Act

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

2:00 PM

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

Proposed Amendment -- Tentative

Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Curt McCormack, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to the Older Vermonters Act

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

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

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.611 - An act relating to the Older Vermonters Act

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Recess

1:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

2:45 PM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment

3:00 PM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment

3:30 PM

H.611 - An act relating to the Older Vermonters Act

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Annmarie Christensen, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

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

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

Recess

2:00 PM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Reporter, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

9:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

Recess

2:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:25 PM

Recess

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

*Town Highway Aid - House Trans. Committee Proposal
*Pay Act

Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Curt McCormack, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Annmarie Christensen, House Committee on Health Care
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Peter Reed, House Committee on Health Care

9:20 AM

Review Next Week's Agenda

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment

Committee Discussion

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

10:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.338 - An act relating to justice reinvestment

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

Higher Education

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office

9:15 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Proposed Amendments

Rep. Peter Conlon, House Committee on Education
Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education

9:00 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Review of guidance and framework

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

1:30 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Recess for House Floor

3:00 PM

S.350 - An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

4:00 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

CRF policy committees' recommendations

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Committee on Energy & Technology

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Chair, House Committee on Energy and Technology
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Committee on Education

James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Kathryn Webb, Chair, House Committee on Education

10:30 AM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Recommendation from House Corrections & Institutions

Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Recess for Break

12:30 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Health Care Committee recommendations

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
Rep. Lori Houghton, House Committee on Health Care
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. William J. Lippert, Chair, House Committee on Health Care

1:30 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Judiciary Recommendations

Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, House Committee on Judiciary
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Maxine Grad, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary

2:15 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Transportation recommendations

Rep. Mollie S. Burke, House Committee on Transportation
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Curt McCormack, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Rep. Barbara Murphy, House Committee on Transportation
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:30 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House General Committee Recommendations

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs
Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, House Committee on General, Housing & Military Affairs

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Review of CRF

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

Recess for House Floor

3:15 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Human Service recommendations

Rep. Jessica Brumsted, House Committee On Human Services
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Francis McFaun, House Committee On Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Kelly Pajala, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Ann Pugh, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Theresa Wood, House Committee On Human Services

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:30 AM

H.964 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:30 PM

Recess

1:30 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Agriculture Committee recommendations

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

2:15 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

House Natural Resources recommendations

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife

3:30 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to providing aid in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through Coronavirus Relief Fund appropriations

Committee Discussion

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

COVID-19 Recovery

Unemployment Insurance

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:45 AM

Recess

1:30 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

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

Senate Proposal

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

9:45 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:00 PM

Housing

DCF

Sean Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Proposed amendment

Rep. Selene Colburn, Burlington

9:00 AM

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

Rep. John Gannon, House Committee On Government Operations
Rep. Marcia Gardner, House Committee On Government Operations
Rep. James Harrison, House Committee On Government Operations
Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

CRF Recommendations

Phase Two Economic Development COVID-19 Recovery

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Charles Kimbell, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

10:00 AM

Recess

1:50 PM

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

Committee Discussion

After Floor

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee Discussion

?

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

Senate Proposal

Hearing Type

Standard

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

1:05 PM

H.964 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington

1:15 PM

H.964 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

H.964 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association

Hearing Type

Standard

1:00 PM

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

Proposed Amendment

Rep. Cynthia Browning, Arlington
Rep. Diane Lanpher, House Committee on Appropriations

1:30 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Proposed Amendment

Rep. James Gregoire, Franklin District

1:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Proposed Amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Northfield

8:40 AM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

Committee Discussion

9:00 AM

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

Administrations comments on Senate proposal

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

9:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

9:25 AM

S.301 - An act relating to miscellaneous telecommunications changes

Committee Discussion

9:35 AM

H.959 - An act relating to education property tax

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

Recess

1:30 PM

S.351 - An act relating to providing financial relief assistance to the agricultural community due to the COVID-19 public health emergency

proposed amendment

Rep. Carolyn W. Partridge, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

4:00 PM

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

Senate Proposal review

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

6:00 PM

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

Senate Proposal review

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

3:30 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Forecast Discussion

Joint hearing with House Committee on Ways & Means

Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC

Hearing Type

Standard

1:00 PM

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

Budget Review - JT w/House Committee on Ways & Means

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

2:30 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

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

Military - JT w/House General, Military & General Affairs

Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard

3:30 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

3:45 AM

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

Agency of Education - JT w/House Committee on Education

Kathy Flanagan, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Brad James, Education Finance Manager, Agency of Education

4:45 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Agency of Human Services - Central Office - W/House Committee on Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Michael K. Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

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

Agency of Digital Services - JT w/House Committee on Energy & Technology

John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services

11:30 AM

Joint Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

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

Department of Buildings & General Services - JT w/House Committee on Corrections & Institutions

Chris Cole, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
Jennifer Fitch, Deputy Commissioner, Buildings & General Services

2:00 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

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

Vermont State Colleges - JT w/House Committee on Education

Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges

3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Department for Children & Families - JT w/House Committee on Human Services

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Joint Committee Discussion

10:15 AM

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

VT Department of Health - JT W/House Committee on Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
Tracy Dolan, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

11:15 AM

Joint Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

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

Department of Mental Health - JT W/House Committee on Health Care

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

12:30 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

12:45 PM

Recess for Break

2:30 PM

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

Department of Public Safety - JT w/House Committee on Government Operations

Matthew Birmingham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Megan Klinefelter, Deputy Director of Administration, Department of Public Safety
Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

3:30 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

3:45 PM

Recess for Break

4:00 PM

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

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Department of Vermont Health Access - JT W/House Committee on Health Care

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

9:30 AM

Joint Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

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

Department of Corrections- JT W/House Committee on Corrections & Institutions

James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Matt D'Agostino, Financial Officer, Department of Corrections

11:00 AM

Joint Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

Recess for Break

11:30 AM

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

DDAIL - JT W/House Committee on Human Services

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

12:00 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

12:15 PM

Recess for Break

1:30 PM

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

Department of Labor - JT w/House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development

Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor

2:30 PM

Joint Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

FY21 Base Budget

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

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

Review of Language

Matt Riven, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Agency of Agriculture - JT W/House Committee on Agriculture

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

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

9:45 AM

Recess for House Floor

10:00 AM

House Convenes

11:00 AM

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

Review of Language - Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

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

Agency of Commerce - JT W/House Commerce

Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism and Marketing, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

3:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

Recess for Break

3:30 PM

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

VHCB - JT W/House General, Housing & Military Affairs

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

4:30 PM

Committee Discussion

4:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up - Discussion

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

Recess for Break

2:30 PM

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

Mark-up - discussion

3:30 PM

Recess for Break

3:45 PM

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

Attorney General - Diversion

T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
Marcey Hodgdon, Finance Director, Attorney General's Office
Sarah London, Financial Director, Attorney General's Office

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Recess

2:00 PM

House Convenes

5:00 PM

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

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations

Sage Barber, Brookfield
Mackenzie Budd, Strafford
Jose Luis Cordova, Migrant Justice
Olga Cruz, Migrant Justice
Tom Donahue, CEO, Bennington/Rutland Opportunity Council
Molly Dugan, Director, Cathedral Square
F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
Amanda Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Jessie Gustafson, Burlington
Bill Half, Harvest Hill Farm, Walden
Hannah Harrington, Richmond
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Tim Hughes-Muse, Farmer, Pawlet
Janet Hunt, Executive Director, Vermont Association of the Area Agencies on Aging
Dana Kaplan, Executive Director, Outright Vermont
Sarah Kenney, Senior Director of Policy, Let's Grow Kids
Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living & Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
Abel Luna, Interpreter, Migrant Justice
Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Ann Manwaring, Chair, Deerfield Valley Communications Union District
David Mears, Executive Director, Audubon Vermont
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Floyd Nease, Executive Director, Lamoille Family Center
Jill Olson, Director, Vermont Association for Home Health Agencies
Linda Olson, Vice President for Higher Education, Vermont State Colleges Faculty Federation
Lori Pinsonneault, Bennington
Chirs Putnam-Pouliot, Hartford
Elizabeth Ramirez, Migrant Justice
Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education for Young Children
Tammie Reilly, Manchester
Daniel Richardson, Vermont Access to Justice Coalition
Maggie Rubick, Preschool Teacher, Northshire Day School
Andrea Stander, Montpelier
Irv Thomae, Chair, ECFiber
Faour Wafic, Richmond
Beth Walsh, Cambridge
Kathleen Wanner, Chittenden
Tracy Zschau, Vice President for Conservation, Vermont Land Trust

6:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Recess

1:00 PM

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

Public Hearing - JT w/Senate Committee on Appropriations

Courtney Anderson, Rutland
Molly Anderson, Middlebury
Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Carrie Becker, Pittsford
Uriel Calvo, Migrant Justice
David Carey, Chester
Paul Costello, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Jose Ignacio De La Cruz, Migrant Justice
Elizabeth Deutsch, Hinesburg
Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Christine Hallquist , Manager/Consultant, NEK Broadband
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
Michael Kiey, Testimony Read into the record, Williston
Karen Lafayette, VT Coalition For Disability Rights
Davitian Lauren-Glenn, CCTV Center for Media & Democracy
Chloe Learey, Executive Director, Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Abel Luna, Interpreter, Migrant Justice
Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, VT Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Nuss, Clara Martin Center
Elilzabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
Jane Van Buren, Executive Director, Child Care Resource, Inc.
Amy Wenger, Waterville
Linda Wichlac, President, Vermont Association for Adult Days

2:20 PM

Adjourn

2:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion - Mark-Up

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

B.1100a.3. - Language Review

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

11:00 AM

An act relating to the Coronavirus Relief Assistance for Immigrants

Review of Fiscal Note

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:15 PM

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

Mark-Up and Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Draft Legislation

Coronavirus Relief Assistance for Immigrants

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Legislative Council

10:10 AM

Recess for Break

10:30 AM

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

Committee Discussion

1:15 PM

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

Mark-up and Discussion

1:30 PM

An act relating to the Coronavirus Relief Assistance for Immigrants

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

2:30 PM

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

DMV Technology Project Explanation/Cost

Anthony Falcos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicle

3:00 PM

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

VT State Colleges Financial Construct

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

CRF Spending Discussion

10:00 AM

Economic Stimulus Equity

Review of Draft Language

Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

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

VSEA language review

BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:45 PM

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

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer

1:15 PM

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

Discussion and Mark-Up

2:15 PM

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

Mark-up and Discussion

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

State Tax and Spend Decisions in Economic Downturns

Joint With House Committee on Ways & Means
Live Link - Ways Committee

Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Kim Rueben, Director State and Local Finance Initiate, Urban Institute
Dan White, Director, Moody's Analytics

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

10:45 AM

H.968 - An act relating to the Vermont Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Equity Program

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

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

Language: convening, organizing, and holding sessions in 21-22

BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

1:30 PM

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

House Transportation Recommendations

Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, House Committee on Transportation
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Neil Schickner, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

2:00 PM

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

Language: Legislative Space

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Mark-Up and Discussion

10:30 AM

Recess for Break

11:00 AM

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

Mark Up and Discussion

12:30 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

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

Mark-Up and Discussion

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.968 - An act relating to the Vermont Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Equity Program

Review of Amendment

9:00 AM

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

Review of Draft Bill

10:00 AM

House Floor Convenes

12:00 PM

Recess for Break

1:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion - Vote

2:00 PM

S.220 - An act relating to professional regulation

Bill Review

Rep. Harold "Hal" Colston, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:00 PM

Recess for Break

3:30 PM

H.968 - An act relating to the Vermont Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Equity Program

Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.968 - An act relating to the Vermont Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Equity Program

Amendment

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor of amendment, Northfield

2:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

FY21 Budget Review

3:00 PM

House Floor Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

11:30 AM

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

Technical Amendments

2:00 PM

House Convenes

2nd reading of FY21 Big Bill

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Members' Amendments - 3rd reading

Rep. Timothy Briglin, Thetford Center
Rep. James Harrison, Chittenden
Rep. Mark Higley, Lowell

10:00 AM

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

Policy Committee Memo

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

House Convenes

3rd Reading of FY21 Budget

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Administrations Policy Observations

Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

TBA

2:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.352 - An act relating to making certain amendments to the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program

Review of the bill

Rep. Charles Kimbell, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:45 AM

S.353 - An act relating to expanding the Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program

Review of the Bill

Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Reporter, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chloe Wexler, Fiscal Data Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

Recess for Break

11:15 AM

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

Review of CRF Senate Actions

Maria Belliveau, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

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

Review of the Bill

Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
BetsyAnn Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:15 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Vote

8:35 AM

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

Review of Senate Highlights

10:00 AM

House Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF)

Human Services

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

9:45 AM

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

Review of the Senate Proposal of Amendment

5:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Senate Proposal of Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:15 AM

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

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Senate Proposal

Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

TBA

10:00 AM

House Convenes

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

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10:00 AM

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2019-2020 Session

House Committee on Appropriations (Room 42)

The House Committee on Appropriations considers matters relating to appropriating money from the state treasury.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

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Friday, January 11, 2019

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Monday, January 14, 2019

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

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Friday, January 18, 2019

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

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Friday, January 25, 2019

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