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Senate Committee on Transportation (Room 3)

The Senate Committee on Transportation has jurisdiction over matters relating to transportation facilities, including, principally, highways and bridges, and the regulation of traffic thereon and the licensing of the users thereof; and matters relating to aviation and railroads.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Remarks

Friday, January 8, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Committee Introductions

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Agency Overview

Including Pandemic Response Assistance

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Agency Overview

Strategic Plan, Agency Performance Monitoring and Results-Based Accountability

  • Jayna Guilford, Performance Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Manuel Sainz, Performance Management and Analytics Unit Supervisor
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

VTrans Agency Overview

Highway Division Overview

  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
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Asset Management Bureau Overview

  • Tammy Ellis, Central Garage Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Budget and Programming Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Nicholas Van Den Berg, Materials Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

VTrans Agency Overview

Finance and Administration Division Overview

  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
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Training Center and Local Roads Program Overview

  • Renea Bordeau, Financial Director of Budget & Business Support Services, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Eaton, Circuit Rider, Vermont Local Roads
  • Jayna Guilford, Performance Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Holly Hayden, Program Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, Organizational Development Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Kim Ingraham, Assistant Hearings Examiner, Agency of Transportation
  • Stu Johnson, Branch Manager, VT Local Roads (VLR)
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Operations Director, Agency of Administration
  • Brad McAvoy, AOT Senior Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Colleen Montague, Organizational Development Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Maureen Parker, Contract Administration Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Constantinos Stivaros, Audit Chief, Agency of Transportation
  • Lori Valburn, Chief of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  • Sara Williams, Technical Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY21 Budget Adjustment Act

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
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Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Erin Charbonneau, Rail Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rollin Tebbetts, Aviation Operations and Maintenance Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Engagement

  • Amy Tatko, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:15 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Motor Vehicles Operations Division

  • Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 22, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Work Zone Safety Committee Report and Use of Lighted Paddle Signaling Devices

  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
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Strategic Highway Safety Plan and VT Highway Safety Alliance

  • Victoria Biller, District 2, Londonderry Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthony Falcos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicle
  • Kevin Gadapee, NE Region Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Geno, Rutland County Sheriff's Office, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance
  • Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Allison LaFlamme, Administrator, State Highway Safety Office - Behavioral Safety Unit
  • Shawn Lafountain, District 5, Colchester Fort, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Evelyn McFarlane, Highway Safety Plan Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Shane Morin, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Tracy Pak, District 3, General Maintenance Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Mandy White, Operations & Safety Bureau Data Unit, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:10 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association

  • Joseph Barrett, Vice President, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Roland Bellavance, President, Bellavance Trucking
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
11:00 AM

Federal Funding and Revenue Forecast

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2022 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency Budget Overview

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Bridge Program Budget

  • Kristin Higgins, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Pam Thurber, Bridge Management and Inspection Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Municipal Programs and Grant Programs Budget

  • Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Maintenance and Operations and Safety Bureau Budget

  • Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Shane Morin, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Policy Planning and Research Bureau Budget

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Finance and Administration Budget

  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 29, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Aviation Program Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report on Aviation Projects

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Rail Program Budget and 19VSA Section 10g Report on Rail Projects

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 minutes after Floor

Public Transit Budget

  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
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Department of Motor Vehicles Budget

  • Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Downtown Transportation Fund Testimony

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
9:30 AM

Governor's Highway Safety Alliance Budget

  • Bill Jenkins, Law Enforcement Liaison, State Highway Safety Office
  • Allison LaFlamme, Administrator, State Highway Safety Office - Behavioral Safety Unit
  • Danielle Record, Administrative Services Manager, State Highway Safety Office
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Study on Direct-to-Consumer Motor Vehicle Sales (Act 121 (2020) Sec.22))

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jeremy DesJardins, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Karla Nuissi, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Legislative Study on Truck Permit Issues (Act. 149 (2020) Sec. 26(b))

  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

7:00 PM

Farmers Night

Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Automated Vehicles Testing Update

  • Michael Obuchowski, PPAID Principal Assistant, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Report on Release of Information by the DMV

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Driver's License Suspensions CY20 and Prior Reports for CY19, CY18, CY17

  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 5, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Central Garage Budget

  • Tammy Ellis, Central Garage Superintendent, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Walk-Through

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Traffic and Safety Program Budget

  • Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Legislative Study on Truck Permit Issues (Act. 149 (2020) Sec. 26(b))

  • Robbie Blish, Chief of Police, Woodstock
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Windsor County
  • Jeffrey Kahn, Chair, Woodstock Village Board of Trustees
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Kenneth Vandenburgh, Highway Superintendent, Town of Woodstock
9:45 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Lori Bernier, Graniteville
  • Trevor Carbo, Special Operations Recreation Enforcement, Vermont State Police
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Derek Fenby, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Governor's EV Funding Package

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

Walk-through

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
11:00 AM

Legislative Study on Truck Permit Issues (Act. 149 (2020) Sec. 26(b))

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

  • Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Jeremy DesJardins, Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Zach Kahn, Senior Policy Advisor, Tesla
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Wayne Weikel, Senior Director of State Government Affairs, Alliance of Automotive Innovation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after floor

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

  • Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Brian Hoar, Vice President, Goss Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep, South Burlington
  • Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre
12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

Committee discussion

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.40 - An act relating to the use of colored signal lamps on fire department and emergency medical service vehicles

Walk-through and testimony

  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • William Bohnyak, Chair, Orange County Sheriff's Department
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dean Gilmore, Chairman, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
  • Ken Morton, Chief, Williston Fire Department
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

VTrans COVID Relief Act FHWA Funding Plan

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Lenny Leblanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
12:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Construction Update

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Legislative Report (Act139 (2020) Sec. 12(d)(e)

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
10:30 AM

Election of a Sergeant at Arms, an Adjutant and Inspector General, and Trustees of the UVM and State Agricultural College

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Road User Charge Study

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Status of Chittenden County I-89 2050 Plan

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10 min. after Floor

Stormwater/Water Quality Coordination Efforts

  • Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Jennifer Callahan, Stormwater Technician, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Ryan, Stormwater Program Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont New Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
10:00 AM

MileageSmart Program

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
11:00 AM

Emissions Repair Program

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.40 - An act relating to the use of colored signal lamps on fire department and emergency medical service vehicles

Committee discussion, possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:30 AM

Act 151 (2020) Energy Efficiency Charge Funds for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Programs

  • Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  • Dan Reilly, Director, Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
10:45 AM

VTrans Project Selection and Prioritization

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

AOT Transportation Research Program Overview and Coordination with External Research Partners

  • Dr. Emily Parkany, Research Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Vermont Transportation Research Impact on State Policy and Practices

  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

S.40 - An act relating to the use of colored signal lamps on fire department and emergency medical service vehicles

Committee discussion, possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Bob Cody, Owner, Cody Chevrolet & President of Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Hyundai, Berlin
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
11:30 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Walk-through

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Sponsor
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Alex Logemann, Policy Counsel, People for Bikes
  • Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, People for Bikes
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General, Trustees of the UVM and State Agricultural College

Joint Assembly

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

MyRide Microtransit Pilot (Montpelier)

  • Dan Jones, Executive Director, Sustainable Montpelier Coalition
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Jamie Smith, Director of Marketing & Planning, Green Mountain Transit
10:00 AM

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers

  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Bob Cody, Owner, Cody Chevrolet & President of Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Hyundai, Berlin
  • Wayne Weikel, Senior Director of State Government Affairs, Alliance of Automotive Innovation
12:00 PM

Lunch

Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Building and General Services Update

  • Deborah Ferrell, Executive Manager, Government Business Services Division, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
10:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Alex Logemann, Policy Counsel, People for Bikes
  • Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, People for Bikes
11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Bob Cody, Owner, Cody Chevrolet & President of Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Hyundai, Berlin
12:00 PM

Lunch

Friday, March 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

Committee discussion, possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Committee discussion, possible vote

  • Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning, South Burlington
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

Governor's Appointments

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:50 AM

S.40 - An act relating to the use of colored signal lamps on fire department and emergency medical service vehicles

  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Equity & Inclusion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
  • Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Christine Hetzel, Organizational Development Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Colleen Montague, Organizational Development Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Lori Valburn, Chief of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Rail and Freight Plan Update

  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

AOT Act 250 Exemption Language

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:30 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Updates on Electric Motorcycle DMV and Automated VT Inspection Program

  • Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Burlington Shelburne Street (Route 7) Roundabout Project Update

  • Mike Lacroix, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 19, 2021
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9:00 AM

North Hero Draw Bridge Construction Update

  • Jonathan Griffin, Project Manager, Structures Program, Agency of Transportation
  • Taylor Waring, Resident Engineer, North Hero Grand Isle Project, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Burlington Shelburne Street (Route 7) Roundabout Project

  • Jonathan Griffin, Project Manager, Structures Program, Agency of Transportation
9:50 AM

Break

10:15 AM

VTrans Covered Bridge Program

  • J.B. McCarthy, Bridge Preservation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

I-89 Exit 16 Project Update

  • Mike Lacroix, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Meeting Details
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9:00 AM

Governor's Appointments

  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
9:15 AM

Amtrak to Burlington Rail Upgrades

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Morrisville Stowe Airport

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rollin Tebbetts, Aviation Operations and Maintenance Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

AOT Unmanned Ariel Systems (UAS) (Drone) Program

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Evan Robinson, UAS Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rollin Tebbets, Aviation Operations and Maintenance Manager, Agency of Transportation
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 25, 2021
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9:00 AM

Crescent Connector Essex Junction Village

  • Andrew Brown, Village President, Essex Junction Village
  • Ande DeForge, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rick Hamlin, Donald L. Hamlin Consulting Engineers, Essex Junction Village
  • Robin Pierce, Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator, Essex Junction Village
  • George Tyler, Village Vice Presisdent, Essex Junction Village
9:45 AM

VTrans Culvert Management Program

  • Laura Stone, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Nick Wark, Hydraulics Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 26, 2021
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9:00 AM

Waterbury Main Street Construction Project

  • Casey Leach, Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Upmal, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Rockingham Bridge (I-91) Design Build Construction Project

  • Carolyn Cota, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • David Peterson, Structures Design Engineer, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 1 Transportation Program Adopted
Sec. 2 LVRT in Annual TP

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Introduction
Walk-through

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through continued

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 1, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 11 MileageSmart

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 3 Maintenance Budget

  • Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:35 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 4 Town Highway Aid
Sec. 5 Town Highway Programs in FY21
Sec. 6 Town Highway Programs Total Award Inc.
Sec. 7 Town Highway Programs Award Cap. Inc.

  • Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 16 Replace Your Ride Program

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Linda McGinnis, Co-Chair, Replace Your Ride Steering Committee
2:00 PM

Results of the Votes for Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

Friday, April 2, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 17 Motor-Assisted Bicycle Incentives

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
9:15 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 18 EVSE Grant

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
10:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 19 Zero Fare Public Transit in FY22

  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
10:30 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 20 Coord. Intermodal Connections

  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 8 New PEV Inc.Program/Drive Electric
Sec. 9 New PEV Inc. Program AGI caps
Sec. 10 Rpl Zero Cost Ks for UDs-PEV Program

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through Sec. 19-29

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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9:00 AM

S.121 - An act relating to plug-in electric vehicle registration fees

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Sponsor
9:30 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued walk-through of Sec. 19-29 and additional language updates and proposals

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break until 10:45 a.m.

11:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 27 Improvement of High Use Corridor

  • Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Karen Yacos, Executive Director, Local Motion
11:15 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 28 Work Zone Study

  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Tara Thomas, Special Operations Executive Officer, Vermont State Police
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 8, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

US Route 4 Permitting

  • Matt Bogaczyk, Pavement Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • William Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
9:30 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 23 Airport and Rail Signs

  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 24 Site Plan Review
Sec. 25 Subdivision Review
Sec. 26 Sec. 1111 Permit Amendment Fees

  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break until 10:45 a.m.

10:45 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continue H.433 Walk-Through

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 9, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 12-15 Emissions Repair Program

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
9:45 AM

Break until 10 a.m.

10:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 21 PEV Rate Design

  • Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  • TJ Poor, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources, Department of Public Service
11:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued Walk-Through

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Review and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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9:00 AM

Relocation of New Haven Station

  • Trini Brassard, Division Deputy Director, Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

Break until 10:15 a.m.

10:15 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 28. Work Zone Highway Safety Automated Traffic Law Enforcement Study And Report

  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
10:30 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sec. 21 PEV Rate Design and EV Incentives

  • Melissa Bailey, Manager of Government and Member Relations, VPPSA
  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Darren Springer, General Manager, Burlington Electric Department
  • Graham Turk, Innovation Strategist, Green Mountain Power
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 15, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

US Route 4 Permitting

  • Robbie Blish, Chief of Police, Woodstock
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Derek Fenby, Chief VT CVO, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:30 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

EV Charging

  • Olivia Campbell Andersen, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Vermont
  • Kevin Miller, Director, Public policy, ChargePoint
10:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Review and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 16, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Review and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Review and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Review, Discussion and Vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 22, 2021
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 23, 2021
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 min. after Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 29, 2021
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9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 30, 2021
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9:00 AM

H.433 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Review Sections

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 6, 2021
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9:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Committee discussion

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee discussion

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 7, 2021
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9:00 AM

S.86 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and vessels

Committee discussion

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 13, 2021
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 14, 2021
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and warranty or service facilities

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 20, 2021
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 21, 2021
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-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

Committee Introductions and Session Priorities

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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9:00 AM

Agency Year in Review & Pandemic Response Assistance

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Work Zones Highway Safety Automated Traffic Law Enforcement Study Report (H.433 Sec.40)

  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Josh Shultz, Operations & Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Major Highway Projects Update - Waterbury Main Street, Rockingham Interstate Design Build Bridge

  • Carolyn Cota, Structures Senior Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Casey Leach, Roadway Design Project Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • David Peterson, Structures Project Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

Thursday, January 6, 2022
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9:00 AM

Public Transportation Electrification Plan (H.433 Sec.34)

  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Zero Fare Public Transit and Coordinated Intermodal Connections Report

  • Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Transit Financing Study - CCRPC/Transit Providers/AOT

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Transportation Equity Framework Report (H.433 Sec. 41)

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 AM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, January 7, 2022
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9:00 AM

Lamoillle Valley Rail Trail Construction, Signage, and Master Plan Updates

  • Amy Bell, Senior Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ken Brown, VAST Trails Manager, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  • Daniel Delabruere, Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  • Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:55 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Recommended Changes to Franchise Laws (S.47 (Act 63), Sec.5)

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Emissions Repair Programs (H.433 Sec.23)

  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Megan O'Toole, Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Dierdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality & Climate Division
11:10 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

Electric and Highly Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Road Usage Charge Study

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Update on Department of Motor Vehicles Branch Operations

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Nancy Prescott, Division Director, Motor Vehicles Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles, Agency of Transportation
11:25 PM

Committee Adjourned

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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9:00 AM

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Network Annual Map Report (H.433 Sec. 30, 2021) & EVSE Plan Update

  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Senior Consultant/Program Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
9:35 AM

Break

9:55 AM

Zero Emission Vehicle Program

  • Megan O'Toole, Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Deidra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Transportation Climate Initiative

  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
11:15 AM

Comprehensive Energy Plan

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • TJ Poor, Director of Planning, Department of Public Service
11:45 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, January 13, 2022
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9:00 AM

Federal Infrastructure Bill - Transportation

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Plans for Implementation of the Federal Infrastructure Bill

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Senior Policy Analyst, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
11:40 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, January 14, 2022
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9:00 AM

New Haven Rail Station Relocation

  • Trini Brassard, Division Deputy Director, Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
9:30 AM

MileageSmart Program

  • Samantha Hurt, Coordinator - MileageSmart, Capstone Community Action
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
10:25 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

New Electric Vehicle Incentive Program

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Senior Consultant/Program Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
10:40 AM

Replace Your Ride Program/eBike Incentives

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

EV Chargers in Multi-Use Dwellings Pilot Report, Act 55, Sec. 25

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:30 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY 2023 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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9:00 AM

S.190 - An act relating to tree replanting in the State highway right-of-way and Agency of Transportation landscaping and streetscaping

Introduction of Bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor of Bill
9:15 AM

S.213 - An act relating to payment options at electric vehicle supply equipment

Introduction of Bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Corey Parent, Sponsor of Bill
9:30 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Overview

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation FY2023 Budget Overview

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, January 20, 2022
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9:00 AM

Recommended Changes to Franchise Laws (S.47 (Act 63), Sec.5)

  • David Bright, Attorney, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
  • Bob Cody, Owner, Cody Chevrolet & President of Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Hyundai, Berlin
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:40 AM

Break

9:45 AM

District Maintenance and Fleet Division Budget - District Maintenance

  • Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Deputy Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

District Maintenance and Fleet Division Budget - Fleet Services

  • Todd Law, Deputy Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Highway Division Budget - Bridge Program Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report

  • Kristin Higgins, Program Director, Structures/Hydraulics, Agency of Transportation
  • Pam Thurber, Manager, Structures Assets, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert White, Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, January 21, 2022
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9:00 AM

Highway Division Budget - Roadway, Paving and Traffic Programs Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report

  • Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:10 AM

Municipal Programs and Grant Programs Budgets and 19 VSA Section 10g Report

  • Joel Perrigo, Program Director, Municipal Assistance, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
10:35 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

10:15 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Sections 2-3

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Section 4

  • Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:10 AM

Break

11:25 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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9:00 AM

Towing

  • Steve Ellis, Owner, Ray's Auto, Newport
  • Bob Montminy, Director, Vermont Towing Association
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wade Wright, Owner, Wright's Towing
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Recommended Changes to Franchise Laws (S.47 (Act 63), Sec.5)

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:25 AM

Break

11:35 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, January 27, 2022
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9:00 AM

Federal and State Infrastructure Funding

  • Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Kerrick Johnson, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Vermont Electric Power Company
  • Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  • Hantz Presume, Manager, Transmission Planning, Vermont Electric Power Company
  • Rebecca Towne, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Graham Turk, Innovation Strategist, Green Mountain Power
10:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview of Accomplishments

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:50 AM

Break

11:05 AM

Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Budget

  • Joe Segale, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
11:25 AM

Finance and Administration Division Budget

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Brad McAvoy, Senior Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
11:40 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, January 28, 2022
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9:00 AM

State Highway Safety Office Budget

  • William Jenkins, Law Enforcement Liaison, State Highway Safety Office, Blue Line Consulting
  • Allison LaFlamme, Administrator, State Highway Safety Office - Behavioral Safety Unit, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Sears, Bureau Deputy Director, Operations and Safety, Agency of Transportation
  • Paul White, Law Enforcement Liaison, State Highway Safety Office, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Budget

  • Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

PEV Electric Distribution Utility Rate Design Reports (H.433, S.33)

  • Micah Howe, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Philip Picotte, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
  • Joan White, Utility Analyst, Public Utility Commission
11:05 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

Lighted Paddles Work Safety Zone Pilot

  • Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Use of Glass in Construction Projects

  • Nicholas Van Den Berg, Materials Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:55 AM

Vermont's Prioritization and Project Selection Program

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Committee Adjourned

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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9:00 AM

Electric Charging Deployment On and Off the Highway Network

  • Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

S.231 - An act relating to excessive motor vehicle noise

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor of Bill
10:15 AM

S.276 - An act relating to requirements for drivers who are elders to renew operator’s licenses

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Sponsor
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S.277 - An act relating to motor vehicle efficiency feebates

Introduction of bill by sponsor

  • Mark MacDonald, Sponsor
10:30 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Discussion of proposed Pearson amendment

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Rail Program Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report of Rail Projects

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
11:45 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, February 3, 2022
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9:00 AM

Enforcement and Safety Division Overview

  • Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:15 AM

Update on the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program

  • Bob Cody, Owner, Cody Chevrolet
  • Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Paul Ravelin, Department of Public Safety
  • Tara Thomas, Department of Public Safety
10:00 AM

Electrification of State Fleet Vehicles

  • Deborah Ferrell, Executive Manager, Government Business Services Division, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Brad McAvoy, Senior Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Sewell, State Energy Management Program Coordinator, Buildings and General Services
  • Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Aviation Program Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report on Aviation Projects

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, February 4, 2022
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9:00 AM

Laws Related to the Operation of Bicycles

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • David Peterson, Special Operations Commander, Vermont State Police
  • Paul Ravelin, Department of Public Safety
  • Karen Yacos, Executive Director, Local Motion
10:10 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Public Transit Budget

  • Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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9:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Pearson amendment

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor of Amendments
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

10:30 AM

S. - An act relating to the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers Franchising Practices Act and the creation of a new motor vehicle direct shipper's license

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rich Sox, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
11:50 PM

Committee Adjourned

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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9:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Testimony and discussion of Pearson Amendment

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:35 AM

Paving

  • Paul Lawson, Project Manager, ST Paving
  • Greg Peckham, Vice President, Peckham Industries
  • Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
10:20 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Agency of Transportation 5-Year Infrastructure Funding Plan

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:25 AM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, February 10, 2022
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9:00 AM

Use of Glass in Construction Projects

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Sara Reeves, Executive Director, Chittenden Solid Wast District
  • Joe Sinagra, Sustainability Director, Myers Container Service
9:45 AM

Railroad Updates: Vermont Rail Systems and New England Central Railroad

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  • Seldon Houghton, President, Vermont Rail System
  • Charles Hunter, Genessee and Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. d/b/a New England Central Railroad
  • Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Railway
10:45 AM

Break

10:55 AM

S.231 - An act relating to excessive motor vehicle noise

  • Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

BETA Technologies Business and Electric Aviation Overview

  • Blain Newton, Chief Operations Officer, Beta Technologies
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, February 11, 2022
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9:00 AM

I89 Study Update and Transportation Demand Management Modeling Results

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Jonathan Slason, Director, Resource Systems Group
9:45 AM

Lighted Paddles Work Safety Zone Pilot

  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
10:10 AM

S. - An act relating to the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers Franchising Practices Act and the creation of a new motor vehicle direct shipper's license

  • David Bright, Attorney, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
  • Chris Grimaldi, Regional Director, Public Affairs, General Motors
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, General Motors
  • John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
11:15 AM

Committee Adjourns

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

S.190 - An act relating to tree replanting in the State highway right-of-way and Agency of Transportation landscaping and streetscaping

  • Robert Faley, Southwest Region District Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Slesar, Interim Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
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S.277 - An act relating to motor vehicle efficiency feebates

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Sponsor
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Sponsor of Bill
  • Greg Marchildon, State Director, AARP
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:50 AM

Committee Adjourned

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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9:15 AM

Transportation Workforce Development

  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Shawn Rouleau, Workforce Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermnt
  • William Smith, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  • Lori Valburn, Director of Civil Rights, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Buildings and General Services Sales of Fleet Vehicles to the Department of Children and Families for Donation to Reach Up Participants

  • Deborah Ferrell, Executive Manager, Government Business Services Division, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
10:20 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Transportation Research in Vermont

  • Dr. Emily Parkany, Research Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center, University of Vermont
11:45 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, February 17, 2022
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9:00 AM

Aviation Hangar Master Permitting Project (S.162 of 2019)

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  • Steve Ireland, Project Manager, McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
9:30 AM

S.231 - An act relating to excessive motor vehicle noise

  • Les Blomberg, Executive Director, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
10:30 AM

Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

15 min after Joint Assembly

Road Ecology and the Staying Connected Initiative

  • John Austin, Lands and Habitats Manager, Agency of Natural Resources Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Jens Hilke, Conservation Planner, Agency of Natural Resources, Vermont Fish and Wildlife
  • Chris Slesar, Interim Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Friday, February 18, 2022
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9:00 AM

Leveraging Maintenance Resources: VTrans, Forest, Parks and Recreation, Fish and Wildlife

  • Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
9:30 AM

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Guidance and Federally Designated Alternative Fuels Corridors

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Senior Consultant/Program Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
10:40 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

Use of Recycled Materials by the Agency of Transportation

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Nicholas Van Den Berg, Materials Engineer, Agency of Transportation
10:25 AM

T4VT 2022 Policy Agenda

  • Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club
11:15 PM

Committee Adjourned

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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9:00 AM

Transportation Funding

Gap in Transportation Fund, Funding for FY2024
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Transportation
Meeting will be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZL87TPlmZxqILHsTchdjg/featured

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Integration Pilot Program

  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, February 24, 2022
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Hiring Coordination with Department of Corrections

  • Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Matthew Nault, Director of Facilities, Department of Corrections
  • Lori Valburn, Director of Civil Rights, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

New Bridge Formula Funding Proposal

  • Kristin Higgins, Program Director, Structures/Hydraulics, Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, February 25, 2022
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9:00 AM

Use of Recycled Materials by the Agency of Transportation

  • Kim Crosby, Environmental Compliance Officer, Casella Waste Management
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Nicholas Van Den Berg, Materials Engineer, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Funding Local Government Transportation Programs

  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

CarShare Vermont

  • Annie Bourdon, Executive Director, CarShare Vermont
11:15 AM

Committee Adjourns

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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9:30 AM

Miscellaneous Transportation Issues

  • Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Adam Lawrence, Executive Director, Special Services Transportation
  • Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Jim Moulton, Board Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit
10:30 AM

Aviation Hangar Master Permitting Project (S.162 of 2019)

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S. - An act relating to the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers Franchising Practices Act and the creation of a new motor vehicle direct shipper's license

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Bob Cody, Owner, Cody Chevrolet
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Rich Sox, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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9:00 AM

Burlington International Airport Governance

  • Brad Worthen, Former Community Facilitator, Burlington International Airport
9:45 AM

Bicycle Safety

  • Mary Catherine Graziano, Senior Manager, Education & Safety Programs, Local Motion
  • Jonathan Weber, Program Manager, Local Motion
  • Karen Yacos, Executive Director, Local Motion
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Effectiveness of Transportation Investments in Reducing Green House Gas Emissions

  • Jared Duval, Member, Vermont Climate Council
  • Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
11:30 AM

Regional Planning Commissions: Transportation Committee Update

  • Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Commission
11:45 PM

Committee Adjourned

Thursday, March 10, 2022
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Maintenance Update

  • Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Deputy Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Maintenance Districts Leadership Report

  • Victoria Biller, Transportation Area Maintenance Supervisor, Londonderry, District 2, Agency of Transportation
  • Robert Faley, District Transportation Administrator, Southwest Region, Agency of Transportation
  • Katie Lancor, Transportation Operations Technician, District 4, Agency of Transportation
  • Shane Provencher, Senior Transportation Operations Technician, District 6, Agency of Transportation
  • Brian Roberts, Transportation General Maintenance Manager, District 1, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation District 6 Re-establishment (Capital Region)

  • Kevin Gadapee, District Transportation Administrator, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Deputy Division Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Clean Water Initiative: Stormwater and Water Quality Coordination Efforts - Roadways

  • Emily Bird, Program Manager, Clean Water Initiative, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Jennifer Callahan, Stormwater Technician, Agency of Transportation
  • Helen Carr, Nonpoint Source Tracking and Accounts Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  • James Ryan, Environmental Analyst, Stormwater Program, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, March 11, 2022
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9:00 AM

Burlington International Airport Governance

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S. - An act relating to the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers Franchising Practices Act and the creation of a new motor vehicle direct shipper's license

  • Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, Vermont Auto Dealers' Association
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, MMR, General Motors
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
10:15 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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9:30 AM

VAST Authorizations

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Transportation Alternatives Program

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Scott Robertson, Program Manager, Transportation Alternatives, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Transportation Board

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • John Dunleavy, Special Projects Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  • Emily Wetherell, Deputy Clerk & Staff Attorney, Vermont Supreme Court
11:15 PM

Committee Adjourned

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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9:30 AM

Review of House Transportation Draft Request 22-0029

Smugglers' Notch Motor Vehicle Limitations

  • Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Todd Sears, Deputy Director, Operations and Safety Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Review of House Transportation Draft Request 22-0029

Right-of-Way Permits; 1111 Permits; Municipal Site Plan Review

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Review of House Transportation Draft Request 22-0029

Municipal Restrictions; Covered Bridges; Damages and Expenses

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Pam Thurber, Manager, Structures Assets, Agency of Transportation
  • Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
11:30 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, March 17, 2022
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, March 18, 2022
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

10:50 AM

Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Sections 54-56 Codified Law Technical Corrections

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Sections 19-21 Amendments to the 2021 Transportation Bill;Electric Bicycle Incentives Administrative Costs

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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9:00 AM

Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Walk-through of Section 3: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Goals; and Section 22: Amendments to the 2021 Transportation Bill

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Section 3; Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Goals

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Dave Roberts, Senior Consultant/Program Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Sections 51-52; Fees for State Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment; Sunset

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Brian Sewell, State Energy Management Program Coordinator, Department of Buildings and General Services
11:15 AM

Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Section 22; Amendments to the 2021 Transportation Bill; Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program

  • Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
11:45 AM

Review of House Transportation Bill H.736

Section 5.3; Relinquishment of Vermont Route 207 Extension in the Town of St. Albans

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Robert White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
11:40 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Clean Water Initiative: Stormwater and Water Quality Coordination Efforts - Roadways

  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  • Joel Perrigo, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, March 25, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Review of H.629 As Passed by the House

Impact on Road Builders

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Andrea Wright, Environmental Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Committee Adjourns

11:00 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

Cuts to Green Mountain Transit Servicce

  • Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  • Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Bonnie Waninger, Chair, Green Mountain Transit Board
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through by Legislative Counsel

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through by Legislative Counsel continued

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joseph Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Burlington International Airport Governance

  • Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
11:55 AM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Burlington International Airport Governance

  • Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • James Duncan, Deputy Mayor, Winooski, Vermont
  • Meaghan Emery, Member, South Burlington Airport Council
  • Helen Riehle, Chair, South Burlington City Council
  • Brian Searles, Former Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:05 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through by Legislative Counsel

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:35 PM

Committee Adjourned

12:30 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, April 1, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:05 AM

Break

10:25 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through by Legislative Counsel continued

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

10:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Zero Fare Public Transit

  • Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  • Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Jim Moulton, Board Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit
10:45 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

VAST Equipment Grant and Aid Program funding request

  • Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Bill overview from House Transportation Committee leadership

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Diane Lanpher, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Vice Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Bus and Truck Association
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Proposed amendment - Burlington International Airport Governance Study Committee

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor of Amendment
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Burlington International Airport Governance

  • Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
11:50 AM

Committee Adjourned

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency Update on FY2022 Maintenance Expenses

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Deputy Division Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

2022 Paving Bids To Date

  • Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
  • Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Industries
10:30 AM

Break

10:55 AM

Bicycle Safety Education and Outreach

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jon Copans, Executive Director, Old Spokes Home
  • Mary Catherine Graziano, Senior Manager, Education & Safety Programs, Local Motion
  • Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Allison LaFlamme, Administrator, State Highway Safety Office
  • Jonathan Weber, Program Manager, Local Motion
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, April 8, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Proposed amendment - Sale of Surplus vehicles

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Amendment Sponsor
--

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 50 Municipalities authority to bill a driver or a driver's employer for emergency response services

  • Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
9:55 AM

Break

10:05 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Proposed amendment - Burlington International Airport Governance Study Committee

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Committee Adjourned

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

15 min after Floor

Vermont Ride Hailing Regulations

  • Amanda Carlson, Special Projects Manager, Climate Impact Division, Capstone Community Action
  • Chris Cole, Consultant, Capstone Community Action
  • Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  • Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
--

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Non-electrification climate solutions: transit and bicycle/pedestrian safety

  • David Ellenbogan, Member, Transportation Team, Sierra Club
  • Karl Keminitizer, Member, Transportation Team, Sierra Club
  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club
10:55 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee discussion

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Committee Adjourns

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee discussion continued and vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 PM

Committee Adjourned

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

1:00 PM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, April 15, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

11:30 AM

Senate Floor Convenes

Friday, April 22, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment

  • Matt Cota, City Council Member, South Burlington
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
after the Senate floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Review of House Committee on Transportation Amendments

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 28, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.280 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Continued Review of House Committee on Transportation Amendments

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 29, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

continued review and discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 6, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.736 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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