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Senate Committee on Appropriations Room 5

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has jurisdiction over bills and resolutions appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Session

Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Session

1:00 PM

Committee Organization

Welcome and budget section review/assignments

Friday, January 8, 2021
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Session

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Organization

Welcome and budget sections review/assignments

2:45 PM

Budget Update

  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Future of Public Higher Education in Vermont Study

  • Brian Prescott, The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After the Floor

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Broadband Technical Grants

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

Rental Housing Assistance

  • Kathleen Berk, Vermont State Housing Authority
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Richard Williams, Executive Director, Vermont State Housing Authority
Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
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Committee Bill

Appropriations; housing, statutory language clarifications needed, CRF appropriations needing immediate action

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Pensions Update

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Emergency Board Meeting

Consensus Forecast - see Governor's web site for details

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Joint Hearing with Senate Finance

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

  • Emily Byrne, Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kristin Freeman, Financial Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 22, 2021
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1:00 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Nathan Lavery, Director of Finance, Burlington School District
2:00 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services - DCF

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Andrea DeLaBruere, Executive Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Budget Message of the Governor

2:15 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Mental Health, DAIL and DVHA

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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Higher Education

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
3:00 PM

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Public Safety

  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, January 28, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After the floor

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Review and committee discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 29, 2021
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1:00 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Committee discussion

1:30 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

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

Review

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Mike Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - Department of Health

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Paul Daley, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Anna Swensen, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - DAIL

  • Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
  • Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:30 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - DVHA

  • Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Sandi Hoffman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Lisa Schilling, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Friday, February 5, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Review

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Monday, February 8, 2021
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1:00 PM

Public Hearing

Joint with House Appropriations regarding the Governor's Recommended FY 2022 State Budget

6:00 PM

Public Hearing

Joint with House Appropriations regarding the Governor's Recommended FY 2022 State Budget

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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1:30 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - Department of Mental Health

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Director of Quality and Accountability, Department of Mental Health
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM

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

Agency of Human Services - Department for Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After the Floor

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

General Government - Libraries

  • Jason Broughton, State Librarian, Department of Libraries
2:30 PM

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General Government - Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Dan Pouliot, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

Committee Discussion and Planning

Potential Committee Bill

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- After the Floor

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

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
2:45 PM

OPEB and Bond Rating

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 12, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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Agency of Human Services - Department of Corrections

  • James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Matt D'Agostino, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Judith Henkin, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin Lawson, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion and Planning

Potential Committee Bill

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

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Agency of Natural Resources - Central Office

  • Emily Byrne, Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Amy Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:00 PM

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

Agency of Natural Resources - Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Kristin Freeman, Financial Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:45 PM

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

Agency of Natural Resources - Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:30 AM

H.138 - An act relating to fiscal year 2021 budget adjustments

Tax Amendment Proposal

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Brittney Wilson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Phil Scott
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Caucus of the Whole

Update from Commissioner Dr. Levine

2:00 PM

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

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Schools Update/Weatherization

  • Jody Lesko, Director of Programs and Implementation, Efficiency Vermont
  • Daniel Reilly, Public Affairs Director, Efficiency Vermont
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Potential Committee Bill

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Governor's proposed one-time General Fund allocation for Housing

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:00 PM

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Higher Education - University of Vermont

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
2:45 PM

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

Higher Education - Vermont State College System

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 19, 2021
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1:00 PM

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Agency of Natural Resources - Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Kim Greenwood, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Administrative Services Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:00 PM

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Agency of Human Services - Department of Mental Health - Follow-up Testimony

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:30 PM

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Walk though of bill as passed the House Committee on Appropriations

2:30 PM

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Committee discussion

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

-after the floor

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

  • Sen. Brian Campion
2:30 PM

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

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:00 PM

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

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 25, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

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

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Buildings & General Services
3:15 PM

Update on Potential Federal Funding from Congressman Peter Welch

Joint Hearing with House Appropriations, Senate Finance and House Ways and Means

Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial and Administrative Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Complete the election of a Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General and Trustees of the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College

2:00 PM

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Committee discussion

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 after the floor

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

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
2:45 PM

S.15 - An act relating to mailing out ballots, correcting defective ballots, and miscellaneous changes to State election laws

Committee review/discussion/vote

3:00 PM

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Committee discussion

3:30 PM

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

Department of Public Safety

  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Public Safety - Division of Fire Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Christopher Herrick, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 11, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after the floor

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Committee discussion

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
3:00 PM

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

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Sharon Asay, Finance Director, Department of Taxes
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes
  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 12, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:15 PM

S.115 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Committee discussion

2:00 PM

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Agency of Transportation

  • Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
3:00 PM

S.16 - An act relating to the creation of the Task Force on Equitable and Inclusive School Environments

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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1:30 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Committee vote

1:45 PM

H.315 - An act relating to COVID-19 relief

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Brian Campion
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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12:30 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

S.114 - An act relating to improving prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy within the State

Vote

2:00 PM

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

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager
  • Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 18, 2021
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10:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion on Bills

1:20 PM

S.51 - An act relating to the persons authorized to make contributions to candidates and political parties and to political committee names

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
1:40 PM

S.109 - An act relating to the Vermonters’ Enhanced Energy Savings Act

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.62 - An act relating to employee incentives, technical education, and unemployment insurance

  • Sen. Randy Brock
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
2:40 PM

S.100 - An act relating to universal school meals

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr
3:00 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

  • Sen. Philip Baruth
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 19, 2021
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1:00 PM

S.13 - An act relating to Pupil Weighting Factors Report

  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik
1:30 PM

S.48 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
2:00 PM

S.79 - An act relating to improving rental housing health and safety

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor, Windsor County
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

S.124 - An act relating to miscellaneous utility subjects

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
3:00 PM

S.101 - An act relating to promoting housing choice and opportunity in smart growth areas

  • Sen. Becca Balint
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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1:30 PM

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

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
2:15 PM

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

  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
  • Kathy Thayer-Gosselin, Financial and Administrative Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

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

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Alyson Eastman, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 25, 2021
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12:00 PM

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain

Joint hearing with Senate Natural Resources and Energy and Senate Agriculture.

  • Sarah Coleman, Coordinator to the Lake Champlain Basin Program, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Bob Fischer, Water Quality Superintendent, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Lori Fisher, Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
  • Mark Naud , Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Hilary Solomon, committee member, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
  • Jeff Wennberg, Commissioner of Public Works, Vermont Citizens Advisory Commission on Lake Champlain's Future
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

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

Walk through of as passed by the House Committee on Appropriations

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 26, 2021
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-

Adjourn

Senate Appropriation will not meet today - all of today's testimony will be rescheduled for next week.

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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1:30 PM

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  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
2:00 PM

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

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Larry Novins, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:30 PM

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

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • William Sheets, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Cindy Taylor-Patch, Director of Training, Vermont Police Academy
3:00 PM

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

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Thomas Little, Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after the floor

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

Committee discussion

3:00 PM

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

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations Manager, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
3:45 PM

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

  • Lora Evans, Business Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

- after the floor

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

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Bor Yang, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
3:00 PM

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

  • Patrick Delaney, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Gary Kessler, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Friday, April 2, 2021
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1:00 PM

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

Committee walk through and discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

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

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
2:00 PM

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

  • Molly Gray, Vermont Lieutenant Governor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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1:30 PM

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

  • James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, State of Vermont
  • Michelle Eno, Secretary of State's Office
2:00 PM

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

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Leigh Keyser Phillips, Chair, VOSHA Review Board
2:30 PM

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

  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
3:00 PM

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

Committee discussion

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after the floor

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

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 8, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after the floor

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3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 9, 2021
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1:00 PM

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3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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1:30 PM

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

  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and mark-up

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after the floor

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

Committee discussion and mark-up

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 15, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after the floor

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

Committee discussion and mark-up

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 16, 2021
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1:00 PM

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

  • Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and mark-up

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, April 19, 2021
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1:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and mark up

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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1:30 PM

S.109 - An act relating to the Vermonters’ Enhanced Energy Savings Act

2:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and mark up

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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- 15 min after floor

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

Committee discussion and mark up

2:30 PM

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

  • Susanne Young, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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-after the floor

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

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Sarah Truckle, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
2:30 PM

H.171 - An act relating to the governance and financing of Vermont’s child care system

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and mark up

Friday, April 23, 2021
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1:00 PM

H.438 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

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

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.210 - An act relating to addressing disparities and promoting equity in the health care system

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

S.120 - An act relating to the Joint Legislative Health Care Affordability Study Committee

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker
2:45 PM

H.430 - An act relating to eligibility for Dr. Dynasaur-like coverage for all income-eligible children and pregnant individuals regardless of immigration status.

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker
3:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and mark up

Monday, April 26, 2021
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9:30 AM

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

Committee discussion and mark up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Break

12:30 PM

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

Committee discussion, mark up and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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1:30 PM

H.210 - An act relating to addressing disparities and promoting equity in the health care system

1:40 PM

H.430 - An act relating to eligibility for Dr. Dynasaur-like coverage for all income-eligible children and pregnant individuals regardless of immigration status.

1:45 PM

H.434 - An act relating to establishing the Agricultural Innovation Board

Committee discussion and vote

2:00 PM

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

Organizational discussion for presentation

3:15 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after floor

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

Committee discussion and organization

Thursday, April 29, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- 15 min after floor

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Committee discussion and vote

-

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

Review of technical amendment

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 30, 2021
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10:45 AM

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

Technical amendment

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Review of amendment

1:30 PM

H.426 - An act relating to addressing the needs and conditions of public school facilities in the State

Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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1:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick Sears
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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1:30 PM

H.420 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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1:30 PM

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

  • Emily Byrne, Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:45 PM

H.360 - An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment

  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 7, 2021
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1:00 PM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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9:00 AM

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

1:30 PM

H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Dick Sears
3:00 PM

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

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference

1:00 PM

H.436 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to Vermont’s tax laws

  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.122 - An act relating to boards and commissions

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

H.135 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina
2:00 PM

H.337 - An act relating to the printing and distribution of State publications

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.106 - An act relating to equitable access to a high-quality education through community schools

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference

Thursday, May 13, 2021
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9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference

1:30 PM

H.431 - An act relating to miscellaneous energy subjects

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson
3:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference

Friday, May 14, 2021
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9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference

1:00 PM

H.289 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
2:30 PM

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

Committee of Conference

Monday, May 17, 2021
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9:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference

2:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference

4:15 PM

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

Committee of Conference

Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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11:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference

TBD

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 20, 2021
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11:00 AM

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

Committee of Conference

12:45 PM

H.157 - An act relating to registration of construction contractors

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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1:00 PM

Federal Infrastructure Bill - Transportation

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Federal Infrastructure Bill - Broadband

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

via live stream here

15 min after

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

General Overview

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, January 6, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

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

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

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

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

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

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Financial Operations Director, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 7, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
2:00 PM

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

  • Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services Central Office
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Interim Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Andrea De La Bruere, Commissioner, DVHA
  • Sandi Hoffman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Addie Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:00 PM

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

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Morin, Chief Operations Officer and Deputy Administrator, Vermont Veterans Home
2:30 PM

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

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

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

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
2:15 PM

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

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Emily Byrne, Director of Finance and Administration, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- after the Floor

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

3:30 PM

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

Department of Corrections

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Friday, January 14, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

Department of Mental Health

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services Central Office
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Sarah Truckle, Field Services Director, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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1:00 AM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

2:15 PM

Pension Task Force Update

  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- after the floor

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

Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
2:00 PM

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

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawryzniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Director, Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Labor
3:15 PM

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

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 20, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- after the floor

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

Agency of Digital Services

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
2:00 PM

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

Housing

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Daniel Reilly, Director of Public Affairs, Efficiency Vermont
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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

Department for Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Director of Financial Analytics, Department for Children and Families
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 21, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

Overview from Rep. Mary Hooper, followed by walk through of the bill

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
3:30 PM

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

Dairy Assistance

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- 15 min after floor

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

Mark-up

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 27, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-15 min after floor

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor, Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Break

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 28, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

  • Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jenney Samuelson, Interim Secretary, Agency of Human Services
1:45 PM

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

Mark-up

2:45 PM

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

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Senate Committee on Education
3:00 PM

S.210 - An act relating to rental housing health and safety and affordable housing

Discussion and possible vote

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and possible vote

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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1:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

AHS - Central Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Interim Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

AHS - Department for Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Director of Financial Analytics, Department for Children and Families
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 3, 2022
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3:00 PM

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AHS - Department of Corrections

  • Matt D'Agostino, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 4, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Pearson Amendment

  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Finance
1:15 PM

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Brock Amendment

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor, Sponsor
1:30 PM

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AHS - DAIL

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:30 AM

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AHS - Vermont Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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9:00 AM

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Review of proposed amendments

1:30 PM

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Department of Libraries

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Thomas McMurdo, Interim State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
2:00 PM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocom, CFO, Agency of Digital Services
3:00 PM

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Department of Building and General Services

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
6:00 PM

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Joint Public Hearing with the House Committee on Appropriations

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- after the floor

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Testimony canceled for today

  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint Public Hearing with the House Committee on Appropriations

Thursday, February 10, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.169 - An act relating to education property tax overpayments by a municipality or school district

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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University of Vermont

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
3:00 PM

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Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Friday, February 11, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Agency of Natural Resources - Secretary's Office

  • Megan Klinefelter, Director of Administrative Services II, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
-

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Operations Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Administrative & Innovation Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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1:00 PM

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DVHA

  • Andrea De La Bruere, Commissioner, DVHA
  • Sandi Hoffman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Stephen Wisloski, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:30 PM

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Natural Resources Board

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
  • Chris Case, Student Support Services Division Director, Agency of Education
  • Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

1:30 PM

S.173 - An act relating to the State House art collections

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
2:15 PM

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Agency of Administration and the Department of Finance and Management

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Shawn Benham, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

- after the floor

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ACCD

  • Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Chris Baning, Financial and Administrative Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
3:30 PM

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Committee of Conference

Friday, February 18, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Department of Taxes

  • Sharon Asay, Finance Director, Department of Taxes
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Natural Resources - Fish and Wildlife and Forests, Parks and Recreation

  • Kristin Freeman, Financial Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager II, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-

ARPA and IIJA Related to Climate Change and Water Infrastructure

Overview

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Meeting Details
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12:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference

1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Agriculture

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Human Resources

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Shawn Benham, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources
4:00 PM

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

Committee of Conference

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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Department of Public Safety

  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Terry LaValley, Radio Technology Service Director, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Public Service Department

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Public Service Department
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
Thursday, February 24, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

- after the floor

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Anne Duffy, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Trey Martin, Director of Planning and Program Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Larry Mires, Administrative Officer, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-

S.173 - An act relating to the State House art collections

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 25, 2022
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

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Agency of Transportation

  • Terri Blaisdell, Director of Finance & Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, 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
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Brian Evans, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Secretary of State

  • James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Stacey Drinkwine, Financial Director, Secretary of State's Office
  • Michelle Eno, Administrative Services Manager, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
2:45 PM

S.206 - An act relating to planning and support for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Sen. Randy Brock
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont State Auditor

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Lt. Governor's Office

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Molly Gray, Vermont Lieutenant Governor
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Financial Regulation

  • David Cameron, Administrative Services Director, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 10, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-

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3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawryzniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 11, 2022
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1:00 PM

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  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Clausen, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Kriewald, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Arlene Donovan, Director, Office of Legislative Human Resources
  • Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology
  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House
3:00 PM

S.91 - An act relating to the Parent Child Center Network

Committee discussion and possible vote

3:15 PM

Adjourn

-

S.258 - An act relating to agricultural water quality, enforcement, and dairy farming

Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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1:00 PM

S.91 - An act relating to the Parent Child Center Network

Committee discussion and possible vote

1:30 PM

S.214 - An act relating to valuation for purposes of the education property tax

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Richard Westman
2:00 PM

S.219 - An act relating to ensuring compliance with the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions in the use of public funds for tuition

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Sen. Brian Campion, Senate Committee on Education
  • James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.155 - An act relating to the creation of the Agency of Public Safety

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
3:30 PM

S.72 - An act relating to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Dick Sears
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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1:40 PM

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Vermont State Colleges

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
2:15 PM

S.285 - An act relating to health care reform initiatives, data collection, and access to home- and community-based services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
3:00 PM

S.286 - An act relating to amending various public pension and other postemployment benefits

  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 17, 2022
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1:15 PM

S.90 - An act relating to establishing an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registry

Committee discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini
2:20 PM

S.195 - An act relating to the certification of mental health peer support specialists

Committee discussion

  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.197 - An act relating to the provision of mental health supports

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Sen. Brian Campion
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Michael Sirotkin
Friday, March 18, 2022
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

S.234 - An act relating to changes to Act 250

Committee discussion and possible vote

-

S.195 - An act relating to the certification of mental health peer support specialists

Committee discussion and possible vote

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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1:15 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
  • Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Pam Hango, Special Investigative Unit, Grants Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Roger Marcoux, Chair, Sheriff's Association
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
2:15 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview of the bill as voted out of House Appropriations

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Defender General

  • Yvonne Matthews, Financial Director, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 25, 2022
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2:00 PM

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Executive Office

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Green Mountain Care Board

  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
2:00 PM

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Executive Office

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Director of Budget and Management Operations, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Judiciary

  • Scott Griffith, Interim State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
3:30 AM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
  • Karen Mittleman, Exective Director, VT Council on the Arts
  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Introduction of bill as passed the House

  • Rep. Mary S. Hooper, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
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- 15 min after the floor

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through and mark-up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  • Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
Friday, April 1, 2022
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1:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through and mark up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Attorney General

  • Joshua Diamond, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • T.J. Donovan, Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah London, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through, committee discussion, and mark up

2:30 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Meeting Details
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- 15 min after floor

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through, committee discussion and mark up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
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- 15 min after floor

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through, committee discussion and mark up

Friday, April 8, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through, committee discussion and mark up

Monday, April 11, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion and mark up

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion and mark up

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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- 15 min after floor

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion and mark up

3:30 PM

H.159 - An act relating to community and economic development and workforce revitalization

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
6:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Meeting Details
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- 15 min after floor

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Committee discussion and mark up

Friday, April 15, 2022
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2:45 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.715 - An act relating to the Clean Heat Standard

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

S.170 - An act relating to membership in the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System for certain county sheriff department employees

  • Roger Marcoux, Chair, Sheriff's Association
  • Beth Pearce, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

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

Committee discussion and possible vote

4:00 PM

Senate Convenes

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

-

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Convenes

2:00 PM

H.293 - An act relating to creating the State Youth Council

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anthony Pollina, Sponsor, Progressive Party
2:30 PM

H.661 - An act relating to licensure of mental health professionals

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary
2:45 PM

H.720 - An act relating to the system of care for individuals with developmental disabilities

Committee vote

3:00 PM

H.266 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for hearing aids

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
3:30 PM

H.655 - An act relating to telehealth licensure and registration and to provisional licensure for professions regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Reporter, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
3:45 PM

H.517 - An act relating to educational benefits for members of the military and their families and eligibility for election to serve as Adjutant and Inspector General

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
4:00 PM

H.515 - An act relating to banking, insurance, and securities

4:15 PM

H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission

  • Sen. Dick Sears
Friday, April 22, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.510 - An act relating to a Vermont Child Tax Credit and the Vermont Social Security income exclusion

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.739 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Committee discussion

  • Sen. Joe Benning
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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1:00 PM

H.464 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to the Reach Up Program

Committee discussion and possible vote

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H.465 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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1:30 PM

H.546 - An act relating to racial justice statistics

  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
-

H.410 - An act relating to the use and oversight of artificial intelligence in State government

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Sen. Jeanette K. White
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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2:00 PM

H.96 - An act relating to creating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
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H.465 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Brian Collamore
3:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference

Friday, April 29, 2022
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2:00 PM

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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9:30 AM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference

10:00 AM

Senate Convenes

1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference

2:45 PM

H.265 - An act relating to the Office of the Child, Youth, and Family Advocate

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

H.740 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference

3:30 PM

H.572 - An act relating to the retirement allowance for interim educators

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.175 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Robert Starr
Friday, May 6, 2022
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

H.737 - An act relating to setting the homestead property tax yields and the nonhomestead property tax rate

  • Sen. Ann Cummings
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.716 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education law

  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Sen. Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

2021-2022 Session

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  • Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair
  • Sen. Alice W. Nitka, Vice Chair
  • Sen. Dick Sears Jr.
  • Sen. Robert Starr
  • Sen. Richard Westman
  • Sen. Philip Baruth, Clerk
  • Sen. Becca Balint
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer
  • Chrissy Gilhuly, Senior Staff Associate
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Additional Information
  • Senate Appropriations - Budget Assignments
  • H.439 - FY 2022 Budget - Conference Documents
  • FY23 Budget Letter - Appropriations Chairs

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