2021-2022 Session

Change Session

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Room 17

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare has jurisdiction over matters relating to the preservation of health, old age assistance, and social and economic security.

Previous Meetings - Full Report

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Remarks

Friday, January 8, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Introductions and Discussion

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

COVID-19 Response

Updates from the Department of Health
Committee Discussion

9:50 AM

Break

10:15 AM

COVID-19 Response

Joint meeting with House Committees on Health Care and on Human Services
View livestream here
Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

COVID-19 Response

Joint meeting with House Committees on Health Care and on Human Services
View livestream here
Updates from the Department of Health

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

COVID-19 Response

Joint meeting with the House Committees on Health Care and on Human Services
Review of Health and Human Services CRF policies and funds

Donna Bailey, Director, Addison County Parent Child Center
Jacob Bogre, Executive Director, Association of Africans Living in Vermont
Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Mary Feldman, Executive Director, Rutland County Parent Child Center
Heidi Hall, CFO, Washington County Mental Health Services
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Sarah Launderville, President, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Thato Ratsebe, Assistant Director, Association of Africans Living in Vermont
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Parent Child Center Network
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

Friday, January 15, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Emergency Authority

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

S. - An act relating to a Health Emergency task force and State plan

Walk through, committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Legislative Priorities

Committee discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

COVID-19 Response

Joint meeting with House Committees on Human Services and on Health Care
Meeting livestreamed here
Overview of new federal funding and guidelines

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Introduction and Overview

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

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Health Care 101

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Committee Introductions

Agency of Human Services Overview

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

11:00 AM

Health Care 101

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, January 22, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Legislative Overview

Review of bills passed by Senate Health and Welfare in the last biennium

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Legislative Report Overview

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

1:00 AM

Governor's FY2022 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Health Care Reform

Overview and Initiatives

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

10:25 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Introduction, possible walk through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor, Bennington County

10:45 AM

Accountable Care Organizations

Overview and Updates

Tom Borys, Senior Director of Finance and Payment Reform, OneCare Vermont

11:30 AM

S.28 - An act relating to banning baby bumper pads

Introduction, walk through

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County

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S.19 - An act relating to a climate change response plan and regional planning commission involvement in identifying health care-related needs

Introduction, walk through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Health Care Overview

Organization Introductions and Updates

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Joshua Green, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Health First
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

10:35 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Vermont Medicaid Participation in All-Payer Model

Amy Coonradt, Director of Operations for ACO Programs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Alicia Cooper, Director of Payment Reform, Reimbursement and Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:10 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Testimony

James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Robert Lucas, Peer Support Leader, Vermont State Police
Peter Lynch, Chief of Training, Vermont Fire Academy
Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board

Friday, January 29, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Childcare Updates

State of care in Vermont, overview of five year plan

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Miranda Gray, Child Care Hubs Project Manager, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Childcare Updates

Childcare hub implementation

Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.

10:45 AM

COVID-19 Response

Review of time-limited Act 91 and Act 140 provisions related to COVID-19

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Walk-through, discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

Introduction and walk-through

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Potential Extension of Time-Limited Act 91 and Act 140 Provisions Related to COVID-19

Joint meeting with House Committee on Health Care
Meeting livestream here.

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Updates from the Department of Disability, Aging and Independent Living and from the Department for Children and Families

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Monica Caserta Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Bill Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director IV, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Testimony and committee discussion

Chris Louras, Former Mayor, Rutland City
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Updates from the Department of Vermont Health Access

Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

9:30 AM

TBD

Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Olivia Graffeo-Cohen, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid

10:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Vermont Information Technology Leaders data sharing abilities

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)

10:20 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

John Gorton, Member, Franklin County ACES Working Group and Statewide Child and Family Trauma Working Group
Margaret Ross, Crisis Clinician, Howard Center
Deanna Ryerson, Crisis Director, Howard Center

11:05 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Friday, February 5, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Testimony

David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

10:15 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Mark-up, committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

PCBs and Other Chemicals of Concern

Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Meeting livestreamed here.

Patricia Coppolino, Environmental Program Manager, DEC Waste Management Division
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health

11:40 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Mark-up, committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

COVID-19 Response

Updates on new federal funding and policies

Sarah Clark, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

9:45 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Mark-up, testimony, committee discussion

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

10:30 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Vote

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.22 - An act relating to health care practitioners administering stem cell products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Walk-through, committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Walk-through, committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.24 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Introduction, walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Committee Discussion

Friday, February 12, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Testimony, committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association
Meredith Roberts, Executive Director, American Nurses Association Vermont
Deb Snell, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, President, AFT Vermont
Ellen Watson, Chair, Board of Nursing

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Audio-only telehealth provisions

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Lori Houghton, House Committee on Health Care

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.74 - An act relating to modifications to Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Introduction

Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor

10:15 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Mark-up, committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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

Mark-up, committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.24 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Maria Davies, Parent, Stowe
L.E. Faricy, Pediatric Pulmonologist, Vermont Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont
Phillip Gardiner, Co-Chair, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council
Prospero Gogo, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director, Center for Black Health and Equity
Zoey Pickel, Youth Advocate, Washington County Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Mike Rollo, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Andrea Vilanti, Associate Professor, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, University of Vermont
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association

11:15 AM

Committee Adjourns

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Caucus of the Whole

Update on the State's vaccination efforts

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Testimony

Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

9:30 AM

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition

Testimony

Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
Wendy Franklin, North Country Hospital
Kevin Loso, Executive Director, Rutland Housing Authority
Megan Marquissee, North Country Hospital

9:50 AM

Vermont Association of Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

Testimony

Daniel Franklin, Executive Director, North Central Vermont Recovery Center

10:30 AM

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

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 19, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.22 - An act relating to health care practitioners administering stem cell products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Testimony

Jill Abrams, Assistant Attorney General, Director, Consumer Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Daniel Weiss, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Vermont

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:10 AM

S.22 - An act relating to health care practitioners administering stem cell products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:50 AM

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

Testimony, mark-up, committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Fotsch, Director of State Advocacy and Legislative Affairs, National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.24 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Testimony

Graham Campbell, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Maria Davies, Parent, Stowe
Moses Delane, Youth representative, Vermont Department of Health Substance Misuse and Prevention Advisory and Oversight Council
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Shayne Lynn, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc.
Richard Marianos, Assistant Director - Retired, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Zoey Pickel, Youth Advocate, Washington County Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association

11:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teresa Fama, Rheumatologist, Central Vermont Medical Center
Fay Holman, Family Physician, Vermont Medical Society, Vermont Academy of Family Physicians
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
Joe Lasek, Associate Medical Director, Counseling Services of Addison County
Dr. Kate McIntosh, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Lynn Stanley, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Testimony, mark-up, committee discussion

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Hillary Wolfley, Associate Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)

1:00 PM

Senate 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

Friday, February 26, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Committee discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

S.22 - An act relating to health care practitioners administering stem cell products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Committee discussion, vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Testimony

Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

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

Committee discussion, vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Rebeka Lawrence-Gomez, Assistant Director, Pathways Vermont
Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
Frank Reed, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
Cheryle Wilcox, Interagency Planning Director, Interim Policy Director, Department of Mental Health

10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

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

Committee discussion

11:30 AM

S.24 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Committee discussion, mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:00 AM

S.20 - An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products

Testimony and committee discussion

Eileen Conneely, Senior Director, Chemical Products and Technology, American Chemistry Council
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Jen Duggan, Vice President/Director, Conservation Law Foundation
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Andrew Hackman, Lobbyist, Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association
Steven Hentges, Executive Director, Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group, American Chemical Council
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Mitch Hubert, Technical Director, Fire Fighting Foam Coalition, American Chemical Council
Tom Mallen, Vice President for Compliance and Technology Packaging Coatings, The Sherwin-Williams Company
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Samuel Nicolai, VP Engineering and Compliance, Casella Waste Management
Bradley R. Reed, President, Professional Firefighters of Vermont
Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Shawn Swearingen, Director, Alliance for Telomer Chemistry Stewardship, American Chemical Council
Martin Wolf, Director, Product Sustainability & Authenticity, Seventh Generation

Friday, March 12, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.24 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:15 AM

S.117 - An act relating to extending health care regulatory flexibility during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and to coverage of health care services delivered by audio-only telephone

Amendment discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

S.20 - An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products

Mark-up, vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

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

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Kurn Hattin School Update

Joint meeting with Senate Committees on Judiciary and on Education

Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
Stephen Harrison, Executive Director, Kurn Hattin School
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Kern Hattin School Update

Committee discussion

9:45 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Governor's Appointments

Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health

Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 19, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Governor's Appointments

Green Mountain Care Board Member

Jessica Holmes, Economics Professor, Middlebury College

9:30 AM

Governor's Appointments

Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Governor's Appointments

Commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access

Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Bill Introductions

Introductions, walk-throughs, and committee discussion on House bills

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

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

Governor's Appointments

Commissioner of the Department of Health

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

10:00 AM

Governor's Appointments

Secretary of the Agency of Human Services

Michael K. Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Hospital Financial Information Update and Overview

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Lori Perry, Senior Healthcare Financial Systems Analyst, Green Mountain Care Board

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

All-Payer Accountable Care Organization Model

Overview and Update

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Alena Berube, Director of Value Based Programs & ACO Regulation, Green Mountain Care Board

10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

11:30 AM

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Overview of federal funding and guidelines

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 26, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Amendment proposal and discussion

Sen. Joshua Terenzini, Sponsor of Amendment

9:15 AM

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

Introduction, Walk-through

Tyler Kirkpatrick, Vermont Law School Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Afterschool and Parent Child Centers

10:00 AM

Options for Regulating Provider Reimbursement

Green Mountain Care Board Report Presentation

Alena Berube, Director of Value Based Programs & ACO Regulation, Green Mountain Care Board
Sarah Kinsler, Health Care Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Governor's Appointments

Vote

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.104 - An act relating to considerations in facilitating the interstate practice of health care professionals using telehealth

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Mitul Patel, VLS Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Arthur Peterson, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

10:00 AM

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

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

Rep. Alyssa Black, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:00 AM

H.153 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for home- and community-based service providers

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.46 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions of mental health law

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. William J. Lippert, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Options for Regulating Provider Reimbursement

Green Mountain Care Board Presentation

Alena Berube, Director of Value Based Programs & ACO Regulation, Green Mountain Care Board
Sarah Kinsler, Health Care Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Joint Assembly

Friday, April 2, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Introduction, walk-through, testimony

Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Beth Truzansky, Deputy Director, Building Bright Futures

10:20 AM

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

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:20 AM

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Middlesex Secure Residential Recovery Facility

Updates from the Department of Mental Health

Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Kevin Huckshorn, Consultant, Behavioral Health Consulting
Janice Lebel, Consultant, Behavioral Health Consulting
Alisson Richards, Executive Medical Director, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

Ongoing Needs within the Primary Care Community

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Ashley Miller, Pediatrician, South Royalton
Judy Orton, Pediatrician, Bennington
Hannah Rabin, Richmond Family Medicine
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Health First

10:00 AM

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Briefing

Joint Meeting with the House Committee on Human Services
Meeting livestreamed here.

LaDonna Pavetti, Vice President, Family Income Support, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Shannon Saul, Research Analyst, Children and Families Program, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Margaret Wile, Policy Director, Health and Human Services, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Testimony

Elizabeth Brown, Director, Rutland County Head Start
Deb Gass, Executive Director, Early Educational Services of Brattleboro
Steve Geller, Executive Director, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Linda January, Executive Director, Otter Creek Child Center
Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Christy Swenson, Headstart Director, Capstone Community Action Council

10:00 AM

Health Care Implementation Improvement Plan

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

11:00 AM

Options for Regulating Provider Reimbursement

Report from the Green Mountain Care Board

Alena Berube, Director of Value Based Programs & ACO Regulation, Green Mountain Care Board
Sarah Kinsler, Health Care Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

Friday, April 9, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.132 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Walk-through, testimony

Emily Brown, Director of Rates and Forms, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Rickard, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation

10:15 AM

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

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Primary Care Costs and Spending

Alena Berube, Director of Value Based Programs & ACO Regulation, Green Mountain Care Board
Sarah Kinsler, Health Care Project Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Budget and funding requests

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Testimony

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Grace Beninson, Vermont Worker's Center
Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Patrick Flood, Citizen, Woodbury
Debbie Ingram, Executive Director, Vermont Interfaith Action
Edward Paquin, Disabilities Rights Vermont
Deborah Richter MD, President, Vermont Health Care for All

10:00 AM

S.132 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Testimony

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Patrick Flood, Citizen, Woodbury
Cory Gustafson, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Mark Hage, Director of Member Benefits, VTNEA
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Jessica Morrison, Vermont Worker's Center
Edward Paquin, Disabilities Rights Vermont

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Testimony, mark-up, discussion

Dimitri Garder, CEO, Global-Z
Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
Miranda Gray, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Morgan Nichols, State Director, Main Street Alliance of Vermont
Sonja Raymond, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education for Young Children
Melissa Riegel-Garrett, Child Development Division Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Sarah Truckle, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families

11:15 AM

S.132 - An act relating to health care reform implementation

Testimony

Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Alena Berube, Director of Health Systems Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Kate Logan, Director of Programming and Policy, Rights and Democracy
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

Friday, April 16, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

State Oversight of Residential Treatment Programs

Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary

Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families

10:00 AM

Youth Mental Health Update

Danielle Lindley, Director, Child and Youth Services, Northwest Counseling and Support Services
Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
David Rettew, Medical Director, Children and Family Division, Department of Mental Health
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

10:30 AM

H.46 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions of mental health law

Testimony from the Department of Mental Health

Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

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H.104 - An act relating to considerations in facilitating the interstate practice of health care professionals using telehealth

Testimony from the Department of Mental Health

Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health

11:00 AM

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

Testimony

Marissa Coleman, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Senior Advisor, University of Vermont Medical Center

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:25 AM

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

Mark-up

11:00 AM

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

Budget recommendation discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Discussion, possible vote

8:50 AM

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

Budget recommendation committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

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

Testimony

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Michael Costa, CEO, North Counties Health Care, Inc.
Michele Denault, MSW Candidate, University of Vermont
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
Betty Keller, President, Vermont League of Women Voters
Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Victoria Loner, Chief Executive Officer, OneCare Vermont
Marvin Malek, Member, Vermont Physicians for a National Health Program
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Health First
Heather Riemer, Director, American Federation of Teachers VT
Lynn Stanley, Interim Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up

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

11:20 AM

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

Mark-up, discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

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

Budget recommendation committee discussion

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

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Testimony and mark-up

Wichie Artu, Vice President, NAACP - Windham County
Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Joanne Crawford, Member, Abenaki Nation
Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kiah Morris, Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Hillary Wolfley, Associate Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)

11:00 AM

H.46 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions of mental health law

Mark-up, discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

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

Mark-up, discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

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

Mark-up, testimony, discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

Friday, April 23, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.104 - An act relating to considerations in facilitating the interstate practice of health care professionals using telehealth

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:45 AM

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

Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

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

Discussion, vote

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

H.46 - An act relating to miscellaneous provisions of mental health law

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

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

Mark-up, vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

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

Discussion, vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

S. - An act relating to the Task Force on Affordable, Accessible Health Care and other health care provisions

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:45 AM

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

Discussion, vote

Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Helen Labun, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine

Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary
Meeting livestreamed here.

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah George, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Dennis Wygmans, State's Attorney, Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine

Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary
Meeting livestreamed here.

Brady Heward, Child and Adolescent Psyciatrist, UVM Medical Center
Jess Kirby, Syringe Exchange Employee, Howard Center Safe Recovery
Julea Larson, Supervisor of Recovery Support Services, Turning Point Center, Bennington
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Brenda Siegel, Self-Advocate, Newfane

11:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 30, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

S.42 - An act relating to establishing the Emergency Service Provider Wellness Commission

Review of House language

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine

Committee discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 7, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.20 - An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products

Review of proposed House amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.20 - An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products

Review of proposed House amendment

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Dane Whitman, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Review of proposed House amendment

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 14, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

TBD

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 17, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

12:00 PM

JRH6 - Joint resolution relating to racism as a public health emergency

Maria Mercedes Avila, Member, Governor's Task Force on Racial Equity
Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin District
Joanne Crawford, Member, Abenaki Nation
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Taylor Small, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Bor Yang, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

3:30 PM

JRH6 - Joint resolution relating to racism as a public health emergency

Committee discussion, vote

-

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

Review of proposed House amendments

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense

Meeting Livestreamed here.
Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
House Proposal of Amendment on Sec 6

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 21, 2021

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

Committee Discussion

Introductions, process, reports, bills, schedule

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Act 6

Joint meeting with House Committee on Health Care. Review of expiring provisions.

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont

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Report of Facilitation of Interstate Practice Using Telehealth Working Group

Joint meeting with House Committee on Health Care, cont.

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Meredith Roberts, Executive Director, American Nurses Association Vermont

12:00 PM

DCF Plan for Placement of Youths

Joint meeting with Senate Committee on Judiciary and Senate Committee on Institutions
Meeting will be livestreamed here https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary

Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Joint Assembly

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Bill introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Richard Westman, Sponsor

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S.69 - An act relating to suicide prevention initiatives

Bill introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Dick McCormack, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor

10:15 AM

"The Boy and the Bat"

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 7, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

"The Boy and the Bat"

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:05 AM

Child Care Financing

Michael Blanchard, Director of IT, Department for Children and Families
Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

10:15 AM

Review of Reports Due to Committee

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

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

Introduction by sponsors, walk-through by counsel and joint fiscal

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
Rep. Kelly Pajala, Sponsor

-

Child Protection Oversight Report

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.74 - An act relating to modifications to Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Diana Barnard, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, UVMHN Porter Medical Center
Kim Callinan, Compassion & Choices
Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Betsy Walkerman, Patient Choices Vermont

10:00 AM

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

Donna Bailey, Director, Addison County Parent Child Center
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Margot Holmes, Executive Director, Springfield Area Parent Child Center
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles

11:00 AM

Covid Issues

Sen. Becca Balint, President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Timothy Lahey, Infectious Disease Expert, UVM Medical Center

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Act 6

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care. Discussion of extension of provisions of Act 6.

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

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Act 21 and Telehealth

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care cont.

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 14, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

S.74 - An act relating to modifications to Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Mary Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life

9:10 AM

S. - An act relating to a statewide mask requirement

Proposal, discussion and mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S. - An act relating to a statewide mask requirement

Patsy Kelso, State Epidemiologist for Environmental Health, Department of Health
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

-

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

After Floor

S. - An act relating to a statewide mask requirement

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

S. - An act relating to a statewide mask requirement

Discussion and mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

S.74 - An act relating to modifications to Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Discussion and mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Accessible Affordable Health Care Taskforce Report

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care.

Tim Hill, Senior Vice President, American Institutes for Research
Joshua Slen, President, Health System Transformation
Beth Waldman, Senior Consultant, Bailit Health

10:30 AM

S.74 - An act relating to modifications to Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Final discussion, possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

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

Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Discussion and mark-up

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

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

Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, January 21, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Accessible Affordable Health Care Taskforce Report

Tim Hill, Vice President- Health, American Institutes for Research
Joshua Slen, President, Health System Transformation
Beth Waldman, Senior Consultant, Bailit Health

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:00 AM

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

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

10:30 AM

Budget Adjustment

Overview of Health and Human Services related issues

Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Community Mental Health Needs

-

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

Lynn Cota, Superintendent, Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Sera Davidow, Executive Director, Wildflower Alliance (Mass.)
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Linda Limoges, Guest, Alyssum Peer Respite
Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
Ashley Miller, Pediatrician, South Royalton
Kenneth Russell, Executive Director, Another Way Inc.
Gloria van den Berg, Executive Director, Alyssum, Inc
Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

10:15 AM

S.194 - An act relating to peer-operated respite centers

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Walk-through, possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Opportunities for Evolution of Vermont’s Healthcare Regulatory System

Donna Kinzer, Consultant, DK Healthcare Consulting

10:30 AM

"The Boy and the Bat"

Cont. discussion

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

Friday, January 28, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Miranda Gray, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

S.239 - An act relating to enrollment in Medicare supplemental insurance policies

Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10:15 AM

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

Testimony, possible mark-up

Amy Johnson, PCC Director, Parent Child Center Network
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Action Circles

-

S.19 - An act relating to a climate change response plan and regional planning commission involvement in identifying health care-related needs

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Jane Lazorchak, Director of Global Warming Solutions Act, Agency of Natural Resources

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Eryn McElhaney Smith, Caregiver
Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Lisa Pratt
Caroline Segal, Alzheimer's Advocate
Pamela Smith, Advocate, Younger Onset Alzheimer's
Angela Smith-Dieng, Adult Services Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:30 AM

S.194 - An act relating to peer-operated respite centers

-

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

Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two
Zachary Hughes, Facilitator of Peer Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Karen Kurrle, Director of Intensive Care Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
Tina Manning, Coordinator of Peer Supports, Washington County Mental Health Services
Haley McGowan, Child Psychiatrist, UVMMC
Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health
Dan Towle, Peer Support Staff Member, State Program Standing Committee

11:50 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

Christie Everett, Director, Access and Acute Care Services, Clara Martin Center

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Testimony, possible mark-up

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
Joshua Slen, President, Health System Transformation
Angela Smith-Dieng, Adult Services Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:30 AM

S.243 - An act relating to implementation of an unused prescription drug repository program

Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Tommi Mandell, VLS Student Clinician

-

Committee Discussion

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 4, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Walk-through by counsel, possible vote

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

S.198 - An act relating to the Diaper Need Working Group

Introduction by sponsor, walk-through by counsel

Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rosa Reyes, VLS Student Clinician

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

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

Testimony, possible mark-up

Sean Londergan, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
Rhonda Williams, Chronic Disease Prevention Chief, Department of Health

-

S.198 - An act relating to the Diaper Need Working Group

Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
Amanda Herzberger, Committee Chair, Junior League of Champlain Valley Diaper Bank

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.654 - An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Lori Houghton, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

-

S.243 - An act relating to implementation of an unused prescription drug repository program

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Sarah Kessler, Senior Telehealth Program Strategist, UVMMC
Tommi Mandell, VLS Student Clinician
Katie Marvin, President, Vermont Academy Family Practice
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Charles Storrow, Partner, Leonine Public Affairs, LLP
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board Sustainability Report

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care. Meeting will be livestreamed here https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-health-care

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Alena Berube, Director of Health Systems Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Kevin Mullin, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

10:30 AM

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

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNA's of Vermont
Julie Parker, Assistant Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
John Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access
Joshua Slen, President, Health System Transformation
Laura Wreschnig, Data Analytics and Information Administrator, Blueprint for Health, Department of Vermont Health Access

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 11, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Sunny Naughton, Founder and CEO, Sunshine Silver Lining, LLC

-

S.198 - An act relating to the Diaper Need Working Group

Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
Sandi Yandow, Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

10:00 AM

S.194 - An act relating to peer-operated respite centers

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

Price Variation in the State Health Plan

Fran Hodgin, Government Research Analyst, Office of the Vermont State Auditor
Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office

-

Break

Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.654 - An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

Testimony and mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Paul Mehta, Principal Investigator, CDC
Anne O'Brien, Wellness Nurse, Cathedral Square
Elijah Stommel, Neurologist, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Rup Tandan, Neurologist, UVMMC
Sarah Vose, State Toxicologist, Department of Health

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Health Equity Report

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care

Andrea Brett, Chair, Racial Equity Advisory Panel
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
Mark Hughes, Member, Health Equity Advisory Commission

10:00 AM

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

Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

10:30 AM

Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation

Joint Assembly

Friday, February 18, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up, possible vote

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

S.194 - An act relating to peer-operated respite centers

Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wilda White, Founder, Mad Freedom

10:55 AM

Break

11:10 AM

Youth Tobacco Program

Our Voices Xposed

Madison Ashford, Student
Aliyah Elliott, Student
Becca McKelvey, Student
Dawn Poitras, Student Advisor

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

H.654 - An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

S.194 - An act relating to peer-operated respite centers

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Holly Morehouse, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Patricia Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Human Trafficking Consultant, Department for Children and Families
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joshua Slen, President, Health System Transformation

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:20 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

Possible vote

-

Review of Letters Regarding Diaper Bank

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rosa Reyes, VLS Student Clinician

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

S.239 - An act relating to enrollment in Medicare supplemental insurance policies

Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Meg Burmeister, Exective Director, Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging
Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Hrant Jamgochian, Chief Executive Officer, Dialysis Patient Citizens

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.204 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Walk-through and testimony

Michael Barber, General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Timothy Fisher, Medical Director, Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network
Laurie Foster, Legislative liaison and Vice President, American College Nurse Midwives Vermont Affiliate
Elina Koumjian, American College Nurse Midwives Vermont Affiliate
Lindsay Lachant, Nurse-Midwife
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Kat McGraw, Chief Medical Officer, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
Michelle Wade, President, Vermont Association of Nurse Practitioners

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, February 25, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Possible vote

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up and testimony

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Vermont Health Care Advocate
Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Sarah Lindberg, Health Services Researcher, Green Mountain Care Board
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Jill Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont

10:20 AM

Break

-

S.243 - An act relating to implementation of an unused prescription drug repository program

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Lance Metayer, Team Leader, School-Based Clinical Services, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
Anne Paradiso, Director of School Programs, Howard Center

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Walk-through by counsel

Patricia Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Human Trafficking Consultant, Department for Children and Families
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.204 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

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

Mark-up, testimony, and possible vote

Karin Hammer-Williamson, Care Services Coordinator- Vermont, The ALS Association Northern New England Chapter
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

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

Testimony and possible vote

Patricia Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Human Trafficking Consultant, Department for Children and Families
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:55 AM

Break

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up, testimony, and possible vote

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Patrick Flood, Citizen, Woodbury, VT
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

10:45 AM

Break

10:50 AM

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

-

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

Mark-up, testimony, and possible vote on mental health bills

Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Laurel Omland, Director, Child, Adolescent, and Family Unit, Vermont Department of Mental Health

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of bills, possible votes on various bills

8:50 AM

Break

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

11:05 AM

Break

-

S.239 - An act relating to enrollment in Medicare supplemental insurance policies

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 11, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:10 AM

Break

11:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

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

Introduction by Reporter and Sponsors, walk-through by counsel and joint fiscal

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter and Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Kelly Pajala, Sponsor

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.153 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for home- and community-based service providers

Introduction by Reporter and Sponsors, walk-through by counsel and joint fiscal

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Moira O'Neill, Director, State of New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families

10:45 AM

Break

10:55 AM

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

Walk-through by counsel and joint fiscal, and testimony

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Monica White, Interim Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, March 18, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Overview of pharmacy benefit managers by counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

S.204 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Possible committee amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

-

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

Introduction by Reporters, walk-through by counsel

Rep. Francis McFaun, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mark Redmond, Executive Director, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children

10:05 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.153 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for home- and community-based service providers

Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access
Angela Smith Dieng, Director, Adult Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
Pat Jones, Deputy Director, Payment Reform
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners: VT Council
Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

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

Review of Senate Appropriations Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Elise Haydon, Executive Director, The Yellow House
Ellen Jewett, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Andrea Murray, Co-Founder, The Yellow House
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, March 25, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Confirmations

Committee Discussion

9:20 AM

Break

9:30 AM

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

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel, testimony

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Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Leslie Goldman, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

-

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

S.204 - An act relating to licensure of freestanding birth centers

Review of possible amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Laurie Foster, Legislative liaison and Vice President, American College Nurse Midwives Vermont Affiliate
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Focus Group with UVM Medical Students

Sarah Caffry, MD Candidate, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

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Break

11:15 AM

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

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Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Nissa James, Health Care Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Julie Porter, Audiologist, University of Vermont Medical Center
Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

State of Vermont Health Services Wait Times Report

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Isaac Dayno, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
Michael Pieciak, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Beth Sausville, Director, Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), Department for Children and Families

12:30 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 1, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.728 - An act relating to opioid overdose response services

Introduction by Reporters, walk-through by counsel and joint fiscal

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Taylor Small, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Dane Whitman, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

-

H.711 - An act relating to the creation of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee and the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Rey Garofano, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:25 AM

Break

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

S.243 - An act relating to implementation of an unused prescription drug repository program

Review of letter to the Department of Health with legislative counsel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tommi Mandell, VLS Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

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Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Chalmers, Steering Committee Member, Hearing Loss Association of America — Vermont Chapter
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Corey Duteau, Pharmacy Manager, Freedom Pharmacy
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Nancy Hogue, Pharmacy Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Steven Larrabee, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, CVS Health
Charles Storrow, Leonine Public Affairs, MVP Healthcare
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.69 - An act relating to suicide prevention initiatives

Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Terri Lavely, Field Advocate, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Vermont Chapter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

H.153 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for home- and community-based service providers

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FY23 House Budget Highlights

Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

-

Overview of Bill Appropriations

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel and joint fiscal

Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Taylor Small, House Committee On Human Services

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 8, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to patient financial assistance policies and medical debt protection

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

9:30 AM

H.153 - An act relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for home- and community-based service providers

Mark-up and possible vote

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

-

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

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

Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
Elilzabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
Susan Yuan, Parent

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

Senate Health and Welfare Budget Priorities

Committee Discussion

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

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Prevention

Monica Caserta Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer, Office of Governor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Vermont Child Care and Early Childhood Education Systems Analysis: Governance Approach Options

Joint meeting with House Committee on Human Services. Meeting will be livestreamed here https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-human-services

Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
Nasha Patel, Consultant, Watershed Advisors
Elliot Regenstein, Consultant, Foresight Law and Policy

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.242 - An act relating to prescription drugs dispensed by a health insurer-designated pharmacy for administration to a patient in a health care setting

-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jonathon Heiser, Central Vermont Medical Center
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Margaret Laggis, Lobbyist, America's Health Insurance Plans
Wes McMillian, Director of Pharmacy Services, UVM Medical Center

11:30 AM

Senate Health and Welfare Budget Priorities

Committee discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.711 - An act relating to the creation of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee and the Opioid Abatement Special Fund

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

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

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Michelle Fay, Executive Director, Voices for Vermont's Children
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children

11:05 AM

Break

11:40 AM

Break

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 15, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.728 - An act relating to opioid overdose response services

Testimony and mark-up

Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Grace Keller, Safe Recovery Program Coordinator, Howard Center
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Break

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

FLOOR

10 Minutes after Floor

H.462 - An act relating to miscellaneous Department of Health programs

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Dane Whitman, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

10:55 AM

Break

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H.279 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes affecting the duties of the Department of Vermont Health Access

Introduction by Reporter, walk-through by counsel, testimony

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Woodman Page, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Committee Discussion of health care workforce

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Elizabeth Cote, Director, Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Rep. Dane Whitman, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

-

Break

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Bob Purvis, Director, Central Vermont Turning Point Center

10:30 AM

H.462 - An act relating to miscellaneous Department of Health programs

Mark-up and possible votes on bills

Mike Duteau, President, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Lauren Hibbert, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to patient financial assistance policies and medical debt protection

Mark Detrick, CEO, Capio
Sean Sheehan, Special Projects Director, Agency of Human Services
Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

-

H.703 - An act relating to promoting workforce development

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

H.462 - An act relating to miscellaneous Department of Health programs

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Friday, April 22, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

H.548 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis establishment procedures

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society

10:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

-

H.287 - An act relating to patient financial assistance policies and medical debt protection

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

FLOOR

Monday, April 25, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion of House Changes

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Amendment Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:15 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Emily Brown, Director of Insurance Regulation, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Friday, April 29, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

-

Confirmation Hearing

Thom Walsh, Member, Green Mountain Care Board

9:45 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

JRS53 - Joint resolution supporting transgender youth and their parents who seek essential medical care for the treatment of gender dysphoria

Committee Discussion

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Erica Gibson, Adolescent Medicine Division and Vt. Child Health Improvement Project, University of Vermont Medical Center

9:15 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

8:45 AM

JRS53 - Joint resolution supporting transgender youth and their parents who seek essential medical care for the treatment of gender dysphoria

Discussion and Possible Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 6, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Committee Discussion and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

H.353 - An act relating to pharmacy benefit management

Discussion of Amendment and Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 13, 2022

Meeting Details

Hearing Type: Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

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