House Committee on Transportation (Room 43)

The House Committee on Transportation considers matters relating to all transportation companies and corporations subject to the regulation of the Public Utility Commission, all air and surface transportation, the registration, regulation, and licensing of transportation operations and users, the construction and maintenance of thoroughfares, and the impact of the transportation sector on air pollution and climate change.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

1:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly to hear Canvassing Committee Report

Canvassing Committee Report

10:15 AM

Caucuses

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Remarks

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House Floor

After Floor

Committee Meeting

Welcome and introductions
Committee organization discussion

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Committee schedule
Zoom procedures
Election of Committee Clerk

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Caucuses will be held immediately following the Floor

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:40 PM

VTrans Agency Overview

Agency Overview & 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
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Transportation Finance Overview

Overview of Vermont Transportation Revenues

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

Transportation Law Overview

Act 121 As Enacted
Act 154 G Sections Summary
Act 149 Section-by-Section Summary
HTC Overview (Jan 2021)
Act 154 As Enacted
HTC Overview of Key Legal and Legislative Principles

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

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

immediately following Floor

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

15 minutes after Training

Transportation Law Overview

Act 121 As Enacted
Act 154 As Enacted

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

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development Division Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  

9:15 AM

Rail and Aviation Bureau: Aviation Program

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rollin Tebbets, Aviation Operations and Maintenance Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Rail and Aviation Bureau: Rail Program

• Erin Charbonneau, Rail Bridge Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Paul Libby, Rail Project Delivery Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:45 AM

Public Transit Program

• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Policy, Planning, and Research Bureau

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:55 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Public Engagement

• Amy Tatko, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Finance & Administration Division Overview

• Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:15 PM

Training Center and Local Roads Program Overview

• Christine Hetzel, Organizational Development Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Stu Johnson, Branch Manager, VT Local Roads (VLR)
  

2:45 PM

Civil Rights Overview

• Lori Valburn, Chief of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  

3:10 PM

Contract Administration

• Maureen Parker, Contract Administration Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

3:30 PM

Audit Overview

• Constantinos Stivaros, Audit Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

3:45 PM

Finance Overview

• Renea Bordeau, Financial Director of Budget & Business Support Services, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Operations Director, Agency of Administration
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 15, 2021

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

VTrans Strategic Plan, Agency Performance Monitoring and Results-Based Accountability

• Manuel Sainz, Performance Management and Analytics Unit Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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
  

11:15 AM

Operations and Safety Bureau

• Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:20 PM

Project Delivery Bureau

• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:40 PM

Asset Management & Performance Bureau

• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:10 PM

Construction and Materials Bureau

• Nicholas Van Den Berg, Materials Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

Maintenance Bureau

• Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:50 PM

Central Garage

• Tammy Ellis, Central Garage Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

3:20 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Following the Floor

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

12:15 PM

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

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
  

4:00 PM

Transportation Finance Issues

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Transportation Fund Update

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

10:00 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

Agency of Transportation

• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Performance Overview

• Jayna Guilford, Director of Performance and Strategic Initiatives, Agency of Transportation
  

9:20 AM

Hearings Unit

• Kim Ingraham, Hearings Assistant Examiner, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Facilities Overview

• Brad MacAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:40 AM

Break

9:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

Independent member work on budget areas

1:15 PM

House Floor

1:55 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

Amtrak Suspension and Restart

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion
Letter to House Committee on Appropriations

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2021 Budget Adjustment

Committee Discussion
Letter to House Committee on Appropriations

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

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 minutes after Floor

LCAR Review

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

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:25 PM

H.56 - An act relating to the use of colored signal lamps on law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical service vehicles

• Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor of Bill, Sponsor
  

2:00 PM

H.94 - An act relating to transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Co-sponsor of Bill, Sponsor
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Rebecca White, Sponsor
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2022 Proposed Budget Address

Joint Assembly

2:00 PM

Governor's FY2022 Proposed Budget

Committee Discussion

2:15 PM

Governor’s Proposed FY2022 Budget

Independent member work time

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Act 149

Walk-through

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

10:55 AM

Break

11:05 AM

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's FY2022 Proposed Budget

Agency of Transportation

• 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
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:35 AM

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

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

State Highway Safety Office Budget

• 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
  
• Paul White, Law Enforcement Liaison, State Highway Safety Office
  

11:50 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:15 PM

Roadway, Paving & Traffic Programs Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report on Project Development Projects

• 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
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

DMV Budget

• Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:15 AM

Finance and Administration Budget

• Wayne Gammell, Finance & Administration Division Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Maintenance Budget

• Todd Law, Maintenance Bureau, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Derek Lyman, Traffic Signal & ITS Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Shane Morin, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:20 PM

Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Budget

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

Governor's EV Funding Package

• Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

2:40 PM

Break

2:50 PM

Downtown Transportation Fund

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

3:15 PM

Public Transit Budget

• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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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
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

State Highway Safety Office 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
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

15 Minutes after Floor Ends

Transportation Program FY2022 - Governor Recommend

AOT White Book tutorial

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

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Meeting Record

9:00 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
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Central Garage Budget

• Tammy Ellis, Central Garage Superintendent, Agency of Transportation
  
• Amanda Habel, Fleet Operations Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  
• Mike Lettieri, Parts Specialist Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Thurber, Maintenance Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  

11:35 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Transportation sections

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:00 PM

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

Independent member study of Transportation Bill

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

VTrans COVID Relief Act FHWA Funding Plan

Walk-through

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:35 PM

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

Walk-through

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

VTrans COVID Relief Act FHWA Funding Plan

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Leonard LeBlanc, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 AM

Break

2:35 PM

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

Sec.2 - Town Highway Structures and Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Programs in Fiscal Year 2021
Sec.3 - Airport and Rail Signs

• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Symonds, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

3:25 PM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec.E 915 - Town Highway Aid Program

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

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

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9:00 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Construction Update

• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Legislative Report (Act. 139 (2020) Sec. 12(d)(e))

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Sec.7 - New PEV Incentive Program

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Sec.9 - PEV Dealers and Sales Force Incentive and Training Program

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

Sec.10 - EVSE Grant Program

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing & Community Development
  

2:45 PM

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

Sec.8 - Replace Your Ride Program

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Linda McGinnis, Senior Fellow, Energy Action Network
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

MileageSmart Program

• Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  
• Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
  
• Jenevra Wetmore, Program Participant, Capstone Community Action
  
• Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Vehicle Incentive and Emissions Repair Programs Report

(Act 121 (2020) Sec.14))

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Dutcher, Senior Environmental Policy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Sec.12 - Public Transit Electrification Plan

• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

1:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

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H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Downtown Transportation Fund

Proposed Expansion

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Dev. Div., Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Housing and Community Development
  
• Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

15 minutes after Floor ends

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec.E105(a)(1) - Changes to DMV IT System

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

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H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

12:30 PM

House Floor

3:15 PM

H.94 - An act relating to transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions

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

Side-by-Side with H.94
Letter to House Committee on Appropriations

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

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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9:00 AM

Act 151

Efficiency Vermont Proposed Transportation Electrification Programs

• Kelly Lucci, Director of Partner and Customer Engagement, Efficiency Vermont
  
• Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Drive Electric Vermont

• Dave Roberts, Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

Sec.11 - PEV Electric Distribution Utility Rate Design

• Riley Allen, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

3:00 PM

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

Sec.4-6 - Municipal Development Review; Section 1111 Permit Fees

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

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Sec.13-16 - Automated Traffic Law Enforcement System in Work Zones Pilot

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Deputy 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
  

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

1:15 PM

House Floor

1:50 PM

Microtransit

Pilot Program

• Dan Currier, Program Manager, VTrans Go Vermont
  
• 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
  

3:00 PM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Sec.E105(a)(1) - Changes to DMV IT System

• Tom Buonomo, Director of IT Assigned to Agency of Transportation, Agency of Digital Services
  
• John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Daniel G. Smith, IT Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:00 PM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Letter to House Committee on Appropriations

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

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

Sec.2 - Town Highway Structures and Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Programs in FY2021

• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Pollio, Grafton Selectboard
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Paving issues

• Greg Peckham, Vice President of Contracting, Peckham Industries
  
• Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  
• Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
  

2:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:45 PM

Emissions Repair Program

• 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
  

3:50 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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9:00 AM

Public Transit

• Nick D'Agostino, Executive Director, Rural Community Transit
  
• Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  
• Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  
• Jim Moulton, Board Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Sec. 2 - Town Highway Structures and Class 2 Town Highway Roadway Programs in FY2021

• Shane Morin, State Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:35 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:50 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

H.433 - 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
  

3:20 PM

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
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Sec. 8 - Replace Your Ride

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

9:55 AM

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

Sec. 10 - EVSE Grant Program

• 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
  

10:45 AM

Break

10:55 AM

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

Sec. 10 - EVSE

• Karen Glitman, Senior Director, Center for Sustainable Energy, Senior Fellow, Energy Action Network
  
• Tyler Petersen, Director of US Transportation Programs, Center for Sustainable Energy
  

11:55 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

Joint Assembly

2:10 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

District Leveling Planned Investments

VTrans COVID Relief Additional Leveling Funds

• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

3:25 PM

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

Public Transit Budget

• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 26, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Emissions Repair Program

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

MileageSmart Program

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

1:50 PM

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

Automated Traffic Law Enforcement Systems in Work Zones Pilot
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Maintenance
Modifications to Town Grant Programs

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

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

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

1:15 PM

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

Committee Discussion
Bartholomew proposal
White proposal
McCormack proposal

• 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
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 10, 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. 13-16 - Automated Traffic Law Enforcement in Work Zones Pilot

• Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
  
• Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

10:00 AM

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

Walk-through
Committee Discussion

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

11:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

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

Committee Discussion

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

3:20 PM

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

Sec.10 - Emissions Repair Program

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

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9:00 AM

Electric Bicycle Incentives

• Dave Cohen, Director, VBike
  

9:30 AM

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

Sec. 15 - Motor-Assisted Bicycle Incentives
Committee Discussion

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

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

Walk-through
Committee Discussion

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

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Walk-through
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
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Members return to Floor

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Friday, March 12, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:25 AM

H.433 - 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, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:10 PM

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

Committee Discussion & Vote

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:20 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:50 PM

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

Committee planning of Transportation Bill Floor report

2:30 PM

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

Committee member work time - preparation of Transportation Bill Floor report

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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9:00 AM

DMV Update

Inspection Program
Enforcement & Safety Division - Electric Motorcycle

• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:45 AM

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

Committee member work time - preparation of Transportation Bill Floor report

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

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9:00 AM

Committee Updates

Bills in Committee
Incoming Federal relief
Upcoming Floor schedule

9:40 AM

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

Individual member work time on Floor report

11:00 AM

AOT Equity and Inclusion Programming

• 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
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Lori Valburn, Chief of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Friday, March 19, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 23, 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

Committee discussion prior to Floor report of H.433

10:00 AM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Caucuses

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 24, 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

Committee debrief of Floor report of H.433

-

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
  

12:00 PM

All House Caucus

1:15 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

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9:00 AM

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

• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

11:20 AM

Bills in Committee

Discussion

11:25 AM

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

Continue walk-through

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

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Friday, March 26, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

1:15 PM

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

Continue walk-through

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

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

Bills in Committee

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

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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9:00 AM

Bill Introductions

-

H.262 - An act relating to penalties and point assessments for using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle

• Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Mollie S. Burke
  
• Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Curt McCormack, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Charles "Butch" Shaw, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Brian Smith, Sponsor
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Sec. 8

• Cindy Locke, Executive Director, VAST
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

3:15 PM

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

ATV Helmets

• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

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9:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

• Alex Logemann, Policy Counsel, People for Bikes
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Lobbyist, People for Bikes
  

10:15 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Walk-through

• 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

• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Direct to Consumer Vehicle Sales Report

2020, Act 121, Sec. 22

• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

Joint Assembly

2:40 PM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Discussion

3:10 PM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Continue walk-through

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

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 2, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:10 AM

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

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

11:45 AM

Lunch

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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9:00 AM

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

• Trevor Carbo, Special Operations Recreation Enforcement, Vermont State Police
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:45 AM

Break

10:50 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
  
• Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Hyundai, Berlin
  
• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  
• Wayne Weikel, Senior Director of State Government Affairs, Alliance of Automotive Innovation
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

3:00 PM

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

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Kent Henderson, Board of Directors, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  
• Jay White, Board of Directors, Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
  

3:30 PM

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

Side-by-side with H.56

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

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

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9:00 AM

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

• Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
  
• Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  
• Dean Gilmore, Chairman, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
  
• Ken Morton, Chief, Retired, Williston Fire Department
  

10:00 AM

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

Sec. 15 - Documented Motorboat Validation Sticker
Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

• Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning, South Burlington
  
• Karen Yacos, Executive Director, Local Motion
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:45 PM

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
  
• Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  
• Zach Kahn, Senior Policy Advisor, Tesla
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 9, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Bills in Committee

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.262 - An act relating to penalties and point assessments for using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle

• Kellen Cloud, Operations Manager, Green Mountain Flagging
  
• Heather Gray, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
  
• Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
  
• Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  
• Rep. Brian Smith, Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

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

Sections 11 - 34

• Trevor Carbo, Special Operations Recreation Enforcement, Vermont State Police
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 14, 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, section-by-section

10:35 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

H.56 / S.40
Committee discussion

10:55 AM

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

ATV helmets - proposed language

• Catherine Gjessing, General Counsel, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  
• Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:25 AM

Bills in Committee

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

H.109 - An act relating to parking ticket enforcement

Introduction

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Linda Joy Sullivan, Sponsor
  

2:15 PM

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
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

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9:00 AM

Amtrak Update

• Toni Hamburg Clithero, Amtrak Grants Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Categories of ebikes

• Alex Logemann, Policy Counsel, People for Bikes
  

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Friday, April 16, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:15 PM

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

Sec.31

• William Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

1:25 PM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Bartholomew Amendment
Committee discussion

3:00 PM

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

Individual member work time

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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9:00 AM

H.325 - An act relating to wrecker exemption from gross weight limits on highways

• Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Shane Shippee, Owner, Al's Towing
  

9:30 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Ebike conversions - classification & labeling

• Dave Cohen, Director, VBike
  

10:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Bartholomew Amendment
Committee discussion

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

10:40 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
  

11:55 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

1:50 PM

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

Decision of House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

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

2:40 PM

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
  

3:00 PM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Committee discussion and vote

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

3:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 22, 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
  

9:15 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
  

10:30 AM

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

Individual member work time

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Friday, April 23, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Proposed amendment

• Rep. John L. Bartholomew, Sponsor of amendment
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

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

Committee vote

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

11:30 AM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

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

Walk-through of Senate changes

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

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

Continue walk-through of Senate changes

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

4:20 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 28, 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.5/6 Repeal of US Route 4 Permit

• Matt Bogaczyk, Pavement Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Derek Fenby, Chief VT CVO, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

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

Sec. 18/19 - 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
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

Sec.7 Federal Infrastructure Funding

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

S.66 - An act relating to electric bicycles

Proposed amendment

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Martha Feltus, Sponsor of amendment
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

2:10 PM

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

Continue walk-through of Senate changes

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

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 29, 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

Senate Transportation Committee Strike-All Amendment
Sec.33 - Transportation Equity Framework Report

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

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

Senate Transportation Committee Strike-All Amendment
Sec.34 - New Haven Train Depot

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Trini Brassard, Division Deputy Director, Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Steve Dupoise, Selectboard Member, Town of New Haven
  

10:10 AM

Charter Change of the City of Barre

H.444 - Speed Limits

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael McCarthy, House Committee On Government Operations
  

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Friday, April 30, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:45 AM

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

Senate Transportation Committee Strike-All Amendment
Sec.24 - Zero-Fare Public Transit in Fiscal Year 2022

• Tim Bradshaw, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  

11:45 AM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

1:45 PM

Charter Change of the City of Barre

H.444

• Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

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

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

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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9:00 AM

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

• Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
  
• Mitchell Jay, Owner, Midstate Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Barre, Midstate Hyundai, Berlin
  
• Marilyn Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  
• Kaitlin Monaghan, Public Policy Manager and Senior Counsel, Rivian Automotive
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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

Sec.7 Federal Infrastructure Funding

• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

3:20 PM

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

Changes in Town Aid

• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:40 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 6, 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.5/6 Repeal of US Route 4 Permit

• Robbie Blish, Chief of Police, Town of Woodstock
  
• Jeffrey Kahn, Chair, Woodstock Village Board of Trustees
  
• Rep. Charles Kimbell, Windsor-5
  
• William Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  
• Michael Smith, Operations Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Kenneth Vandenburgh, Highway Superintendent, Town of Woodstock
  

10:35 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Maintenance

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

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

Changes in PEV Incentive Programs

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

11:40 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

House Floor

1:50 PM

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

Review of Senate action

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, May 7, 2021

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9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

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

• Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, General Motors
  

11:15 AM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

2:20 PM

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

Discussion and vote regarding Committee position on Senate action

2:40 PM

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

Discussion and vote

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

3:10 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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9:00 AM

Car Sharing

• Annie Bourdon, Executive Director, CarShare Vermont
  

10:15 AM

Break

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

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9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Planning for remainder of session

10:00 AM

Break

1:15 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Friday, May 14, 2021

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9:00 AM

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

Possible amendments

9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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9:40 AM

H.444 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rep. Michael McCarthy, House Committee On Government Operations
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch and Caucuses

2:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference Report

2:30 PM

House Floor

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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9:00 AM

Climate Council Update

• Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

2:30 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

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9:30 AM

Committee Meeting

Session wrap-up

10:00 AM

House Floor

2:30 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 21, 2021

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10:00 AM

House Floor

2:30 PM

House Floor

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

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10:00 AM

Climate Council Report

• Chris Campany, Member, Steering Committee and Just Transitions Subcommittee, Climate Council
  
• Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Liz Miller, Member, Steering Committee and Cross Section Mitigation Subcommittee, Climate Council
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  

11:15 AM

Climate Council Update

Transportation

• Chris Campany, Member, Steering Committee and Just Transitions Subcommittee, Climate Council
  
• Gina Campoli, Former Environmental Policy Manager, Craftsbury
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Appropriations

Joint meeting livestream link

Review: Federal Infrastructure Bill - Transportation
(Committees joined via Zoom)

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Appropriations

Review: Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment - Transportation Request

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Operations Director, Agency of Administration
  

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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9:15 AM

Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

TIB Bonding Proposed Repayment Plan

• Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

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9:15 AM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

DMV IT System

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Clean Water

• Jennifer Callahan, Stormwater Technician, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Municipal Mitigation

• Joel Perrigo, Interim Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.439 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Downtown Transportation Fund

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager - Community Planning & Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

New PEVs

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Dave Roberts, Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
  

1:45 PM

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

- Replace Your Ride
- eBikes

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

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

Mileage Smart

• Samantha Hurt, Coordinator - MileageSmart, Capstone Community Action
  
• Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  
• Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
  

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Friday, January 7, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

Floor session to be followed by training for House members.

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

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
  

1:45 PM

Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

Letter to House Appropriations

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

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

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
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Construction, Signage, and Master Plan Updates

• Amy Bell, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• 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
  

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

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9:15 AM

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
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Transit Financing Study

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  
• Elaine Haytko, Executive Director, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Emissions Repair Program

Act 55, Sec. 23

• Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Deirdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  

1:45 PM

Zero Emission Vehicle Program

• Megan O'Toole, Staff Attorney, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Deirdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

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9:15 AM

Electrification of State Fleet

BGS Fleet

• Deborah Ferrell, Executive Manager, Government Business Services Division, Department of Buildings & General Services
  
• Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Brian Sewell, State Energy Management Program Coordinator, Buildings and General Services
  

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Electrification of State Fleet

AOT Fleet

• Brad McAvoy, AOT Senior Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Zero Fare Public Transit

• Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:45 AM

Coordinated Intermodal Connections Report

• Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Dealer Franchise Law Report

Act 63, Sec.5(c)

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

1:20 PM

DMV On-Demand Inspection Stickers

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

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

Act 55, Sec.40

• Jennifer Conley, Vermont Director of Transportation Systems, VHB
  
• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 14, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

Floor session to be followed by training for House members.

12:15 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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9:45 AM

Governor's FY2023 Proposed Budget

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:10 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Transportation program project book

11:25 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Transportation

• Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

AOT - District Maintenance and Fleet Division Budget - Fleet Services

• Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Deputy Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Harmony Wilder, Fleet Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

AOT - 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
  

2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

AOT - Finance and Administration 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
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

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9:15 AM

Governor's FY2023 Proposed Budget

Public Transit Budget

• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Governor's FY2023 Proposed Budget

AOT - Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Budget

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:55 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Department of Motor Vehicles Budget

• Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

12:10 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Proposed Budget

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

• Daniel Delabruere, Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

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

• Daniel Delabruere, Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 21, 2022

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8:45 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Forecast Discussion

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

9:30 AM

House Floor

1:15 PM

Transportation Equity Framework Report

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

AOT - Bridge Program Budget & 19 VSA 10g Report

• Kristin Higgins, Program Director, Structures/Hydraulics, Agency of Transportation
  
• Pam Thurber, Manager, Structures Assets, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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9:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Roadway Paving & Traffic Programs Budget & 19 VSA Section 10g Report

• Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

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

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

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

VTrans FY2023 Traffic & Safety Program Budget

• Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
  

1:50 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Transportation Program - independent member work time

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

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9:15 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

State Highway Safety Office Budget

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

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

AOT - District Maintenance Budget

• Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Deputy Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 28, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Transportation Program - Independent member work time

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Transportation Program - independent member work time

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

Multiunit Dwelling Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program

Act 55, Sec. 29

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• 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
  

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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9:15 AM

Committee Orientation

Welcoming new member

9:45 AM

Transportation Committee Digital Tools

VTransparency
Go! Vermont
GMT MyRide

• Rep. Rebecca White, House Committee on Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation 5-Year Grant Plan

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

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Highway paving capacity

• Dan Dearstyne, Regional Sales Manager, Peckham Industries
  
• Gary Metcalf, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Peckham Industries
  
• Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  
• Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
  
• Peter Simoneau, Vice President, Peckham Industries
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

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9:15 AM

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

Walk-through

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

10:30 AM

Break

10:50 AM

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

Continue Walk-through

• 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
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Independent work time on Transportation Program

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Friday, February 4, 2022

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10:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Independent member work time

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

2:45 PM

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

Agency of Transportation explanation

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

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

Committee members to work and/or report on Transportation Program

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Continue walk-through

• 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
  

10:50 AM

Break

11:05 AM

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

Bridge Formula Program

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Sec.2 Investments in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Infrastructure
(b) Housing, employers, and community attractions

• Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

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

Sec.2 Investments in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Infrastructure
(c) State parks and fishing access areas

• Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

2:25 PM

Agency of Transportation Plans for Implementation of the Federal Infrastructure Bill

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Costa Pappis, Policy and Planning Manager, Policy, Planning & Research Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Sec.3 Vehicle Incentive Programs
(a) Incentive Program for new PEVs
(d) Replace Your Ride
(e) eRecreation Incentive Program

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Sec.3 Vehicle Incentive Programs

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

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

Sec.3 Vehicle Incentive Programs
(b) Partnership with Drive Electric Vermont

• Samantha Hurt, Coordinator, MileageSmart, Capstone Community Action
  
• Rep. Daniel Noyes, House Committee On Human Services
  
• Dave Roberts, Senior Consultant/Program Coordinator, Drive Electric Vermont
  
• Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:10 PM

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

Sec.4 - VAST Authorizations

• Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  

2:40 PM

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

Committee discussion

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Friday, February 11, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

Bills in Committee

Introductions

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

11:30 AM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Transportation funding

• Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:30 PM

Lunch

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

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

Amendments to 2021 Transportation Bill
Sections 5-7: Electric Bicycle Incentives Administrative Costs
Section 8: EVSE Grant Program

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

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

Section 9: 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
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:15 PM

Break

2:25 PM

Committee Planning

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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9:15 AM

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

Sections 10-17: Transportation Board

• John Dunleavy, Special Projects Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Emily Wetherell, Deputy Clerk & Staff Attorney, Vermont Supreme Court
  
• John Zicconi, Executive Secretary, Transportation Board
  

9:55 AM

H.679 - An act relating to fiscal year 2022 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

Section 18: On-Premises Signs

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

11:10 AM

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

Sections 19 and 20: Right-of-Way Permits; 1111 Permits; Municipal Site Plan Review

• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Section 21: Smugglers' Notch Motor Vehicle Limitations

• Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Sears, Deputy Director, Operations and Safety Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

2:10 PM

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

Section 22: Repeal of EVSE Fees

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

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9:15 AM

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

Bridge Formula Proposal

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kristin Higgins, Program Director, Structures/Hydraulics, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

12:00 AM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Section 3: Vehicle Incentive Programs
Contract with Center for Sustainable Energy

• Mark Bielecki, Senior Director, Transportation Programs, Center for Sustainable Energy
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Letter to House Appropriations

• 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
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:35 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Letter to House Appropriations

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

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Friday, February 18, 2022

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Letter to House Appropriations

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

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2023 Budget

Letter to House Appropriations

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

2:30 AM

Break

2:50 PM

H.552 - An act relating to transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions

Comparison to 22-0029 (T-Bill) and Climate Action Plan

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

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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9:00 AM

Transportation Finance Issues

Gap in Transportation Fund
Funding for FY2024
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Transportation and Senate Committee on Transportation

• 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
  

10:20 AM

Break

10:35 AM

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

Effectiveness of transportation investments in reducing GHG emissions

• Jared Duval, Executive Director, Energy Action Network
  
• Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• Megan O'Toole, Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Brian Woods, Environmental Analyst, Air Quality & Climate Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Effectiveness of transportation investments in reducing GHG emissions

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Segale, Policy, Planning and Research Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Brian Woods, Environmental Analyst, Air Quality & Climate Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

1:45 PM

H.552 - An act relating to transportation initiatives to reduce carbon emissions

Comparison to 22-0029 (T-Bill) and Climate Action Plan

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

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

Proposed language on Transportation Board

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

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

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9:00 AM

Transportation Fund

Options for the future

• Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

9:40 AM

Transportation Construction Projects

Early bidding for paving projects

• Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Bureau Director, Project Delivery, Agency of Transportation
  

10:10 AM

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Regulation

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Marc Paquette, Section Chief Weights & Measures, Food Safety & Consumer Protection Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

Proposed language on Transportation Board

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Funding to local transportation programs;
Section 9 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Integration Program;
Sections 19 & 20 - Right of Way Permits, 1111 Permits, Municipal Site Plan Review

• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

1:50 PM

Break

2:05 PM

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

Bridge Formula Program

• 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
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:55 PM

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

Proposal on programs for codification

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

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Friday, February 25, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Lunch

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:15 PM

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

Draft 3.1 Walk-through
Proposed language and response to Governor's recommend

• 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
  

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Fare free - GMT
Electric school busses
Microtransit for towns without public transit

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jon Moore, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

Proposed language - TIA Initiatives
Committee discussion

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

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

Proposed language and 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
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

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

Proposed language and discussion

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

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

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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
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:40 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
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

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
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 11, 2022

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8:30 AM

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

Committee discussion
Municipal Height Restrictions - Covered Bridges - Shaw Proposal
Transportation Alternatives Program Eligibility - Corcoran Proposal

• 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
  

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

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

Grant writing for electric school buses

• Dan Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  

11:30 AM

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

Pedestrian safety language - VTrans response

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

11:40 AM

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

Electric school busses
Other proposed language

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

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

Draft 4.1 walk-through

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

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Adjourn

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Monday, March 14, 2022

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11:00 AM

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

Draft 4.3 walk-through
Committee discussion

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

12:30 PM

Break

1:00 PM

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

Continue Draft 4.3 walk-through
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
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:50 PM

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

Continue Draft 4.3 walk-through

• 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
  

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

2:20 PM

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

Draft 5.2
Committee discussion & vote

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

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Independent work time - preparation of Floor report

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Independent work time - preparation of Floor report

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Independent work time -preparation of Floor report

10:30 AM

Security and Evacuation Review

• Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 18, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

12:15 PM

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

Discussion

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
  
• Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:45 PM

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

Amendment from House Committee on Appropriations

• 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
  

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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10:00 AM

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

Burke Amendment

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

10:30 AM

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

Floor report preparation

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

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9:00 AM

Review of H.729

ALPR system standards

• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

9:30 AM

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

Floor report preparation

10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges

Joint Assembly

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, March 25, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Walk-through

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

2:10 PM

Break

2:30 PM

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

Continue Walk-through

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

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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9:15 AM

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

Committee discussion

• Matthew Kostik, Director of Special Projects, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:25 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Committee discussion

11:55 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Independent work time - no livestream

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Independent work time - no livestream

10:35 AM

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

Section 2: Total Abstinence Program
Section 4: Overweight Permits

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:30 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

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

Section 5: Nonresident Title
Section 6: Purchase and Use Tax
Section 8: Towing; Abandoned Vehicles

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

2:00 PM

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

Independent work time - no livestream

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 1, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

Transportation Network Companies

Review of sunset provision allowing municipal regulation of transportation network companies (23 V.S.A., Section 754 (b))

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Chris Rice, Lobbyist, MMR, Uber
  

1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

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

Section 4: Overweight Permits

• Kevin Andrews, Chief of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

2:45 PM

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

Committee discussion on proposed additions

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Section 8: Towing; Abandoned Vehicles

• Steve Ellis, Owner, Ray's Auto, Newport
  
• Bob Montminy, Director, Vermont Towing Association
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Section 2: Total Abstinence Program

• Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.262 - An act relating to penalties and point assessments for using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle

Walk-through

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

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9:00 AM

H.262 - An act relating to penalties and point assessments for using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

9:30 AM

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

Section 2: Total Abstinence Program

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.262 - An act relating to penalties and point assessments for using a portable electronic device while operating a moving motor vehicle

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
  
• Kevin Geno, Chairman, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance
  
• Paul Ravelin, Special Operations Executive Officer, Vermont State Police
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Walk-through
Bike & Pedestrian Safety Language - McCormack Proposal
Idling Campaign Language - McCormack Proposal

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 8, 2022

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9:30 AM

House Floor

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Bike & Pedestrian Safety Language

• Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

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

Committee discussion

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Idling Campaign Language, McCormack Proposal

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

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

Idling Campaign Language, McCormack Proposal

• Deirdra Ritzer, Environmental Analyst, Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Division
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Committee discussion

11:00 AM

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

Increase Gross Vehicle Weights, Shaw Proposed Language

11:15 AM

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

Distracted Driving Recommendations Report, Proposed Language

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Idling Campaign Language, McCormack Proposal

• Chris Campany, Executive Director, Windham Regional Commission
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

1:55 AM

Break

2:05 PM

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

Idling Campaign Language, McCormak Proposal

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

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9:00 AM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Building Cost Drivers

• Kevin Folkins, NEG Performance Manager, Pike Industries
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Thomas Garrett, Vice President, Kubricky Construction
  
• Chris Magnan, Nicom Coatings, AGC/VT President
  
• Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  
• Jon Olin, PE, Hoyle Tanner
  
• Gerry Otis, Vice President, Asphalt, Pike Industries
  
• Jeremy Reed, Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jason Sicard, Owner, JP Sicard, Inc.
  
• Deborah Wright, Owner, Green Mountain Traffic Control
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Sunset Savings Clause for Transportation Network Companies
House Commerce Recommendation

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

11:00 AM

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

Section 8: Towing; Abandoned Vehicles

• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Goals language - walk-through & discussion

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources
  

2:40 PM

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

Committee discussion

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 15, 2022

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9:00 AM

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

Proposed language

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

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

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

Committee discussion possible vote

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

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Review of Senate changes

• 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
  

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Prepare Floor report

9:30 AM

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

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

10:00 AM

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

Prepare Floor report

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 21, 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

Section 17: Burlington Airport

• Charles Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
  

10:00 AM

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

Section 17: Burlington Airport

• Helen Riehle, Chair, South Burlington City Council
  
• Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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

Time reserved for independent Committee preparation

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:15 AM

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

Committee discussion

9:30 AM

House Floor

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

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

Rogers et al. amendment

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Lucy Rogers, Amendment Sponsor
  

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:20 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:00 PM

House Floor Resumes

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

Field Trip

Amtrak Ethan Allen Inspection - Middlebury & Burlington

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

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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

Section 16 - Public Transit

• Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  

9:15 AM

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

Section 59a. - Relinquishment of Vermont Route 36 in Town of St. Albans

• Carrie Johnson, Town Manager, St. Albans Town
  
• Sen. Corey Parent, Town of St. Albans
  

9:30 AM

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

• Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Blain Newton, Chief Operating Officer, Beta Technologies
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Review of As Passed the Senate
Committee discussion and possible further proposals of amendment

• 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
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

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

Committee discussion - Further Proposals of Amendment

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

2:30 PM

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

As Passed the Senate - Section 63

• Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Councilor, South Burlington City Council
  

2:45 PM

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

Committee discussion - Further Proposals of Amendment

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

4:00 PM

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

Further Proposals of Amendment - Committee vote

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

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Friday, April 29, 2022

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Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

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

Substitute Further Proposal of Amendment
Small Amendment

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor of amendment, Chittenden 6-7
  

12:30 PM

House Floor

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:40 PM

Lunch & Caucuses

2:30 PM

House Floor

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Public Transit Software

• Dan Berkovits, Vice President, Via Strategies, VIA Transportation
  
• Brian Kerrigan, Partner Success Principal, VIA Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Administrator, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  
• Katie Malkin, Director, State and Local Policy, VIA Transportation
  

10:10 AM

Break

10:20 AM

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

Review Senate further proposal of amendment

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:20 AM

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

Committee discussion on status of bill

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

TBD

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

12:30 PM

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

Review Senate action

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

1:00 PM

House Floor

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Further proposal of amendment

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

9:20 AM

Break

9:30 AM

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

Committee discussion

9:40 AM

Break

9:47 AM

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

Committee discussion

10:00 AM

House Floor

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

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