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Senate Committee on Institutions Room 7

The Senate Committee on Institutions has jurisdiction over matters relating to public buildings, lands in which the State has an interest, and the Department of Corrections.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Canvassing Committee Report

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

1:30 PM

Introductions

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Office of the State Treasurer

Introductions

  • Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Kriewald, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Department of Buildings and General Services

Introductions

  • Kristin Clouser, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
  • Marc O'Grady, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Susanne Young, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Introduction

Introductions

  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:15 AM

Implicit Bias Prevention Training

Joint Session

1:30 PM

Department of Mental Health

Introductions

  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

In honor of President-elect Biden's Inauguration

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

Introductions and possible discussion of current fund balances of authorized projects with unexpended funds

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Friday, January 22, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Department of Corrections

Downs, Rachlin and Martin Report

  • James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Tim Doherty, Down Rachlin Martin, LLC
  • Jennifer McDonald, Director, Downs Rachlin Martin
  • Michael K. Smith, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Governor's 2021 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

15 minutes after Joint Assembly

Capital Bill

Joint hearing with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions. Please click here for livestream.

  • Kristin Clouser, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Office of the State Treasurer

State Employees' and Teachers' Pension Funds

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Executive Assistant and Policy Analyst, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Will Kriewald, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Buildings and General Services

Space at 133 State Street

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  • Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology
  • Marc O'Grady, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 29, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Department of Buildings and General Services

#1. Current Capital Bill Projects; and #2. Buildings and General Services Deferred Maintenance Schedule and Operational Costs.

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Buildings and General Services
  • Lauren Washburn, Building Engineer, Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Pensions and Reports

State Employees and Teachers

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Michael Middleman, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 AM

Public Exhibits in the State House

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • David Schutz, State Curator, Department of State Buildings
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Woodside Replacement/Covered Bridge

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
  • Jeff Caron, Becket School, NH
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Buildings and General Services
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Marc O'Grady, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Vermont Defender General's Office
  • Judy Rex, Director of Policy and Planning, Department for Children and Families
  • A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Woltor, Chief Administrative Officer, Becket School, NH
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Mental Health

Theme: Mental health in the time of COVID

  • Laurie Emerson, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Vermont
  • Peter Mallary, Vice President of Government Relations and Community Outreach, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
2:15 PM

Capital Bill

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 5, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY 2022-2023

ANR Section 9: Forests, Parks and Recreation
State Parks Major Maintenance
Rustic Cabin Construction Program
Gifford Woods and Groton Forest Park Maintenance Facilities

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Program Coordinator, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

MOU

Capital Grounds Policing

  • Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Member, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
  • William McSalis, Buildings and General Services
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Brian Peete, Chief of Police, Montpelier, Vermont Police Association
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
  • Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Whitcomb, Major, Vermont State Police
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Building Communities Grants: Agricultural Fair Capital Projects

  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
  • Nola Gilbert, Treasurer, Franklin County Field Days
  • Alan Howe, Tunbridge Fair
  • Richard Lawrence, Caledonia County Fair
  • Diane Norris, Vice President, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  • Tim Shea, General Manager, Champlain Valley Exposition
2:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Eastern States Exposition - Vermont Building, Major Maintenance

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Lauren Masseria, Senior Market Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Buildings and General Services
  • Jessica Thyme, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

ACCD Sections 4 and 5: Commerce and Community Development
Major Maintenance at all Sites; Underwater Preserves; Roadside Historic Markers; Unmarked Burial Fund; Historic Preservation Grants; Historic Barn and Agricultural Grants

  • Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrie, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
Friday, February 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 9; Fish and Wildlife
Fishing Access Area; Conservation Camps; Fishing Opportunities - Hatchery Improvements; Shooting Range Improvements; Public Access Infrastructure Department Buildings and Infrastructure Improvements

  • Eric Palmer, Director of Fisheries, Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Louis Porter, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.73 - An act relating to allowing probation and parole officers to carry firearms while on duty

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Brian Collamore, Sponsor
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Attorney/Lobbyist, VSEA
  • Sen. Joshua Terenzini, "Made in Vermont"
2:30 PM

S.71 - An act relating to applying Vermont prevailing wages to school construction projects

  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor, Chittenden County
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Caucus of the Whole

Update on the State's vaccination efforts

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
2:15 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

Updates on efforts and successes

  • Kathy Beyer, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development, Evernorth (formerly Housing Vermont)
  • Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
  • Cindy Reid, Director of Development, Cathedral Square Corporation
  • Josh Ryan, Principal, Timber and Stone LLC
  • Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
  • Robin Way, Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Historic Roadside Marker

  • Carolyn Branagan
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
2:00 PM

MOU

  • Rep. R. Scott Campbell, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • William McSalis, Buildings and General Services
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
  • Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Whitcomb, Major, Field Force Commander, Vermont State Police
Friday, February 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Walleye Association

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Bob Sampson, President, Vermont  Walleye Association
  • Cubby Smith, Walleye Association
2:00 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Capital Budget Priorities in the Judicial Branch

  • Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 10: Clean Water
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets: Water Quality Grants
Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation: Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Municipal Pollution Grants

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jeff Cook, Administrative Services Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tasha Wallis, Executive Director, Lamoille County Planning Commission
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Regional Development Corporations

Updates on Projects

  • Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
  • Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Bob Haynes, Executive Director, Green Mountain Economic Development
  • Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation
  • Tyler Richardson, Executive Director, Rutland Economic Development Corporation
  • Tim Smith, Executive Director, Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation & the Regional Development Corporation
  • Jamie Stewart, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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 Collegel

Joint Assembly

2:15 PM

Storm Water Three Acre Parcel Program

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Staff Updates

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Walleye Association

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Cubby Smith, Walleye Association
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Joint Assembly

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Military Section 11 - Major Maintenance, Land Acquisitions, Renovations, Federal Match Construction

  • Michael Bleau, Deputy Construction & Facilities Management Officer, Military Department
  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department
  • Ken Gragg, Executive Director, Military Department
  • John Patry, Military Operations Supervisor, Military Department
2:15 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Department of Buildings and General Services
Section 1, Lines 23 through 39 Allocations for FY24-FY31
No Allocations for FY22-FY23

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

DPS: Section 12 - Department of Public Safety
Williston: Williston Public Safety Field Station
Pittsford: Feasibility Study - Vermont Police Academy
Middlesex: Renovation - Field Station (Berlin)

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Department of Buildings and General Services
Section 1, Lines 7-22, Ongoing Projects

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

DOL Section 15: Department of Labor
Montpelier: Department of Labor Facilities Modernization Project

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Chad Wawryzniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
Friday, March 12, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, Clean Water

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:00 PM

MOU Update

Capital Grounds Policing

  • Rep. R. Scott Campbell, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
  • Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont State Colleges

VSC: Section 8 - Lines 88 - 91
Construction, Renovations, Major Maintenance
VSCS Transformation
Major Maintenance Emergency Fund
Energy Conservation

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:30 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Department of Mental Health

Agency of Human Services
Middlesex Therapeutic Residential - Replacement/Move

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Alisson Richards, Executive Medical Director, Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
  • Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Department of Public Safety

Middlesex: Renovations - Field Station (Berlin)
PSAPS

  • Kim Cheney, Chair, Central Vermont Public Safety Commission
  • Stephen Whitaker, Advocate, Montpelier
2:00 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Agency of Digital Services; Section 17
Line 165 Vermont Center For Geographic Information - Digital Orthophotography Mapping
\Line 166 Explanation of DVM Core System Replacement IT Project (submitted by DMV) removed.

  • John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
  • John Quinn, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
Friday, March 19, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Vermont Rural Fire Protection

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023
Section 14

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Troy Dare, Engineer Technician, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Agency of Agriculture, Foods and Markets; Department of Buildings and General Services.
Section 13, Line 145, Eastern States Exposition - Vermont Building, Major Maintenance

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Lauren Masseria, Senior Market Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jessica Thyme, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Agency of Natural Resources:
Section 9, Line 98 - Dam Safety and Hydrology Projects (Department of Environmental Conservation); Line 99 - Waterbury Dam Spillway Project.

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:15 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Department of Environmental Conservation
Section 9, Line 96 - Drinking Water Supply-Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund.
Section 9, Line 97 - Contaminants of Emerging Concern Special Fund.

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:10 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Updates made by House Corrections and Institutions

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Meeting Details
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10:30 AM

Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates

Joint Assembly

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:45 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Agency of Human Servies-Department of Corrections:
Section 2, Lines 45 and 46 respectively:
Line 45 - Women's Correctional Facility/AHS Multipurpose Campus Facility
Line 46 Statewide: Correctional Facility - Life Safety and Security Nees and Enhancements.
Part One of HOK Feasibility Study

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Al Cormier, Corrections Facilities Executive, Department of Corrections
  • Matt D'Agostino, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeff Goodale, Director of Justice, HOK Group
  • Sherilyn Lafley, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
Friday, March 26, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Review of Language in Governor's Capital Budget Proposal

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

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

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons
Thursday, April 1, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Joint Assembly

2:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 9: Line 79 - Green Mountain Club - Long Trail Land Acquisitions

  • Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, The Green Mountain Club
2:40 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 9: Line 74
Forests, Parks and Recreation - State Parks Major Maintenance

  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Forests. Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Program Coordinator, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Friday, April 2, 2021
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11:30 PM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Discussion of Changes made by House Corrections and Institutions

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 4: Commerce and Community Development - Underwater Preserves: Annual Appropriations - Ferry Adirondack Reefing Project

  • Misha Cetner, Administrator, Lake Encroachment Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Susan Evans McClure, Director, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Lauren Sopher, Director of Science and Water Programs, Lake Champlain Committee
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
Thursday, April 8, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Public Trust Doctrine

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 4: Commerce and Community Development - Underwater Preserves: Annal Appropriations - Ferry Adirondack Reefing Project

  • Arthur Cohn, Nautical Archaeologist, Ferrisburgh
  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • John Paul, Member, Lake Champlain Ferry Company
Friday, April 9, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's Capital Budget Proposal FY2022-2023

Section 7: University of Vermont
Construction, Renovations, Major Maintenace

  • Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont
  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
2:30 PM

ARPA Funds

HVAC Systems in Courts

  • Jack Anderson, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
3:00 PM

ARPA Funds

  • Emily Byrne, Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Agency of Human Services

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions: HOK Report Presentation - Round Two

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Al Cormier, Corrections Facilities Executive, Department of Corrections
  • Matt D'Agostino, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Corrections
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeff Goodale, Director of Justice, HOK Group
  • Sherilyn Lafley, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Capital Bill Mark-Up

Committee Discussion

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

ARPA Funds

Presentation: Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Friday, April 16, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Language in Section 26

  • Kristin Clouser, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
1:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Language additions for Capital Bill

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Marc O'Grady, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:00 PM

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

Possible Vote

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

TBD

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Capital Bill

Proposed Language to Encroachment Rules

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Section 26-Lanuage Revision

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kristin Clouser, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

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

Walleye

  • Mike Covey, Executive Director, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Cubby Smith, Walleye Association
2:45 PM

Proposed Language to Encroachment Rules

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Addison County
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:15 PM

Ferry Adirondack Reef Project

  • Arthur Cohn, Nautical Archaeologist, Ferrisburgh
  • Jonathan Eddy, Member, Waterfront Diving Center
  • John Paul, Lake Champlain Ferry Company
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Immediately after the Floor

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

Section 26

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kristin Clouser, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

Proposed Amendment - Encroachment

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Sponsor, Addison County
Friday, April 23, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Department of Corrections

Women's Correctional Facility Replacement

  • James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
2:00 PM

S.136 - An act relating to requiring safety training for State construction projects

  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Working Vermont
  • Larry Moquin, Regional Organizer, NE, Laborers' International Union of North America
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  • Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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9:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Pension Presentation

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

ARPA Funds

  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
3:00 PM

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

Meeting with House Corrections and Institutions Committee - Senate Institutions Proposed Changes to H.438. Meeting with Senator Benning only

  • Sen. Joe Benning, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Institutions
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings

Discussion ot Capitol Comples Security Advisory Committee regarding Required Report

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Brian Peete, Chief of Police, Montpelier, Vermont Police Association
  • Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
  • Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:30 PM

TBD

Thursday, April 29, 2021
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11:30 AM

Discussion of the FY22 Budget

Senate Caucus of the Whole

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 30, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Freeman French and Freeman Architects Legislative Space Study 2021-2011

  • Jesse Beck, Architect, Freeman, French, Freeman
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
  • Jane Pickell, Director of Interiors, Freeman, French, Freeman
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Freeman French and Freeman Architects Legislative Space Study 2021-2011

  • Jesse Beck, Architect, Freeman, French, Freeman
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont Legislature
  • Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
  • Jane Pickell, Director of Interiors, Freeman, French, Freeman
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Legislative Staff Discussion

Freeman, French and Freeman Architects Proposal

Thursday, May 6, 2021
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Freeman French and Freeman Architects Legislative Space Study 2021-2011

Reopening the State House

  • Jay Barton, Vice President and General Manager, WCAX TV
  • Michael Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Michael Donoghue, Vice President, The New England First Amendment Coalition
  • Dave Gram, Journalist
  • Paul Heintz, Managing Editor, VT Digger
  • Stewart Ledbetter
Friday, May 7, 2021
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Freeman French and Freeman Architects Legislative Space Study 2021-2011

Reopening the State House - Lobbyists

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Austin Davis, Government Affairs Manager, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
  • Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jeanne Kennedy, Lobbyist, T-Mobile
  • Patricia Komline, Lobbyist (DRM), Regional Development Corp
  • Molly Mahar, President, Vermont Ski Areas Association
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Thursday, May 13, 2021
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Friday, May 14, 2021
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

House Amendment to Senate Amendment

  • Catherine Benham, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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12:00 PM

DCF Plan for Placement of At Risk Youth

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Judiciary, and Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

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
2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Following Assembly

Preliminary Committee Discussion

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 6, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Reopening of Judicial Branch

Grand Isle County Courthouse Discussion

  • Douglas DiSabito, State's Attorney, Grand Isle County
2:00 PM

Reopening of Judicial Branch

Discussion and Overview

  • Jennifer Barrett, State's Attorney, Orleans County
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • David Sleigh, Partner, SleighLaw
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 7, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Reopening of Judicial Branch

Overview and HVAC Discussion

  • Harold Eaton, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Vermont
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Scott Griffith, Interim State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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1:00 PM

Reopening of Judicial Branch

Continuation of Discussion, and Testimony from Department of Corrections

  • Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Cheryl Elovirta, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Discussion on Newbury Juvenile Facility

Overview and Citizen Discussion

  • Susan Culp, Citizen, Town of Newbury
  • Emily Maxfield, Citizen, Town of Newbury
  • Tony O'Meara, Citizen, Town of Newbury
  • Marlin Peterson, Citizen, Town of Newbury
  • Mike Thomas, Citizen, Town of Newbury
  • Brad Vietje, Citizen, Town of Newbury
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 13, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Discussion on Newbury Juvenile Facility

Continuation of Citizen Testimony

  • Tristan Escalada, Citizen, Town of Newbury
  • Jette Mandl-Abramson, Citizen, Town of Newbury
2:00 PM

Secure Facilities for Justice Involved Youth

  • Patricia Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Human Trafficking Consultant, Department for Children and Families
  • Shannon Violette, Case Aide, Department for Children and Families
2:45 PM

H.487 - An act relating to a secure facility for justice-involved youth

  • Rep. Francis McFaun, House Committee On Human Services
3:15 PM

H.487 - An act relating to a secure facility for justice-involved youth

Walk-through

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 14, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Historic Preservation Division Needs

Discussion and Funding Proposal

  • Scott Dillon, Historic Preservation Senior Review Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
-

Dinah Mason White Historical Marker

Progress Update

  • Rachel Bogart, Student, Vermont Law School
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Chris Sabick, Director of Archaeology and Research , Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
2:30 PM

Presentation on Arnold Bay Archaeological Site

Demonstration of Findings at the Arnold Bay Archaeological Site Presented by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

  • Cherilyn Gilligan, Assistant Director of Archaeology , Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Chris Sabick, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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1:00 PM

Governor's FY2023 Budget Address

Joint Assembly

2:00 PM

Building and General Services Update

Update on State House HVAC and Lithium Ion Battery Projects

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:30 PM

Use of Former Southeast State Correctional Facility

Study Committee Report

  • Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
3:00 PM

S.245 - An act relating to a secure facility for justice-involved youth

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Secure Facilities for Justice Involved Youth

Testimony from Department of Children and Families

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
2:30 PM

Secure Facilities for Justice Involved Youth

  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
3:00 PM

Building and General Services Update

Introduction of Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management

Presentation - Phases of Building Construction

Capital Project Updates FY 20-22

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 20, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Buildings and General Services Property Management Fund

  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rep. James Harrison, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
2:05 PM

Governor's Recommended FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

Department of Corrections Budget Adjustment Items

  • Matt D'Agostino, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Kristin Lawson, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 21, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

State House Expansion

Recommended Request for Proposal and Potential Funding

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Tricia Harper, Architect, Architectural Restoration Consulting, PLLC
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant-At-Arms
1:45 PM

State House Expansion

Request for Proposal

  • Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Update

General Update and Testimony on Annual Letter Regarding Capital Bill Balances

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Trey Martin, Director of Planning and Program Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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1:00 PM

Building and General Services Update

Reports on Property Management Revolving Fund FY2021 and Unexpended Bond Balances for Major Maintenance FY2021

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Lauren Washburn, Program Chief, Buildings and General Services
1:30 PM

Building and General Services Update

Report on State Energy Management Program Revolving Funds FY2021

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Brian Sewell, State Energy Management Program Coordinator, Buildings and General Services
2:00 PM

911 Compliance Grant Program

Appropriations Balance Report

  • Barbara M. Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
2:30 PM

Department of Environmental Conservation

Annual Report on the VT Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Control Revolving Fund and Annual Report on Unspent Capital Funds - FY2021 & Older

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Manager, Water Infrastructure Financing Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Peter Walke, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Adjourn

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended General Fund FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

Vermont State Employee Agency Testimony on Department of Corrections Items

  • Matt D'Agostino, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
2:15 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 Budget Adjustment

  • Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Michael Middleman, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 27, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Forests, Parks and Recreation

Forests, Parks and Recreation Report on Capital Fund Balances

Proposed Joint Resolution Pertaining to State Lands – Long Trail State Forest

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Program Coordinator, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Proposed Budget Adjustments for BGS Capital Projects

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:45 PM

State House Expansion

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 28, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 13: Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets - Eastern States Exposition, Vermont Building, Major Maintenance and Planning

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Emily Lopuski, Marketing & Export Lead, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jessica Thyme, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
1:45 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association

  • Jackie Folsom, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau and Vermont Fairs and Field Days
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 2: Statewide Physical Security Enhancements

  • Marjorie Klark, Supervisor, Security Systems, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:00 PM

Judiciary Update

Capital Budget Requests
ARPA Capital Fund Project Proposals

  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
2:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 2:State House, Exhibition/Interpretation Design and Construction

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 3: Agency of Human Services
Physically Secure Recovery Residence - Design and Construction
Women's Correctional Facility / AHS Multipurpose Campus Facility
Statewide Correctional Facility - Life Safety, Security Needs and Enhancements
DOC Correctional Facilities - ADA Compliance

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  • Matt D'Agostino, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Matthew Nault, Director of Facilities, Department of Corrections
  • Bill Soule, Community Corrections District Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Jeremy Stephens, Program Chief, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Continuation of Proposed Budget Adjustments for BGS Capital Projects

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Adjourn

Thursday, February 3, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Adjourn

Friday, February 4, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Fish and Wildlife Update

  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 8: Vermont State Colleges
Construction, Renovation, Major Maintenance
VSC's Infrastructure Transformation Planning
VSC's Infrastructure Transformation Design

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Michael Stevens, Facilities Director, Vermont State Colleges
2:30 PM

Lake Champlain Walleye Association

Update

  • Bob Samson, President, Lake Champlain Walleye Association
  • Cubby Smith, Vice President, Lake Champlain Walleye Association
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Adjourn

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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1:00 PM

Department of Mental Health Updates

Report on Residential Beds for Individuals Discharged from Inpatient Psychiatric Care

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Samantha Sweet, Director of Mental Health Services, Department of Mental Health
1:30 PM

Department of Environmental Conservation

Technical Advisory Committee on the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules: Annual Report of the Technical Advisory Committee for 2021

  • Cristin Ashmankas, Supervisor, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division
  • Bruce Douglas, Manager, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division
  • Steve Revell, Hydrogeologist, Technical Advisory Committee
2:30 PM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

  • Zachary Hozid, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Pam McCarthy, President, Vermont Family Network
3:00 PM

Agency of Human Services Update

Report on Vermont's Institutions for Mental Disease

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Interim Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 5: Building Communities Grant Program

  • Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Historic Grants Specialist, Division for Historic Preservation, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Emily Lopuski, Marketing & Export Lead, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
2:45 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Discussion on Potential Sale of Baldwin Houses and Space Management

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
3:15 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

State House HVAC Schematic Designs

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Teigh Southworth, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
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Adjourn

Thursday, February 10, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 13: Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Planning

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 10: Clean Water, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets-Water Quality Grants

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Jeff Cook, Administrative Services Manager, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act - Drinking and Clean Water State Revolving Funds

Section 10: Clean Water - Department of Environmental Conservation
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Municipal Pollution Control Grants

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Padraic Monks, Manager, Water Infrastructure Financing Program, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:00 PM

S.245 - An act relating to a secure facility for justice-involved youth

Committee Discussion

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • John MacGovern, Windsor, VT
  • Tom Marsh, Town Manager, Windsor, VT
  • Michael McNaughton, Select Board Chair, Windsor, VT
  • Donna Sweaney, Chair, Windsor Improvement Commission
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Friday, February 11, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Day

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

  • John Binhammer, Project Director, The Nature Conservancy
  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
  • Miranda Lescaze, Director of Real Estate Development, Champlain Housing Trust
  • David Riegel, Executive Director, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
  • Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director, RuralEdge
  • Tracy Zschau, Vice President for Conservation, Vermont Land Trust
2:00 PM

Department of Environmental Conservation

Dam Safety Update

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Section Chief, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Adjourn

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board Updates and Annual Report

  • Jennifer Hollar, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Trey Martin, Director of Planning and Program Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
1:45 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

ARPA Capital Fund Project Proposal - Libraries Capital Project

  • Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
2:15 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources - Contaminants of Emerging Concern

  • Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Bryan Redmond, Director, Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:45 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 12: Public Safety - Pittsford Feasibility Study, Vermont Police Academy

  • Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
3:00 PM

JRS43 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to exchange quit claim deeds with the Vermont Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy in order to confirm the boundary between the Long Trail State Forest and the land co-owned by the Vermont Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy in the Towns of Eden and Belvidere

Walk-through and Committee Discussion

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont Fairs Association Update

Capital Grants Funds Update

  • Ken Button, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  • Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Alan Howe, President, Tunbridge Fair
  • Richard Lawrence, President & Director, Caledonia County Fair
  • Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
2:15 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 11: Military - Major Maintenance, Renovations, ADA Compliance

  • Michael Bleau, Deputy Construction & Facilities Management Officer, Military Department
  • John Patry, Military Operations Supervisor, Military Department
  • Jacob Roy, Lieutenant Colonel, Vermont Military Department
2:45 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 10: Clean Water - Forestry Access Road Water Quality Improvements

Executive Branch FY23 ARPA Capital Fund Project Proposal - Parks Connectivity Project

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
3:15 PM

S.245 - An act relating to a secure facility for justice-involved youth

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council
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Adjourn

Thursday, February 17, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Virtual Field Trip

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Virtual Archaeology Conference
www.lcmm.org/VAC2022

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Adjourn

Friday, February 18, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 6: Agency of Education - Emergency Aid for School Construction

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 7: University of Vermont - Construction, Renovations, Major Maintenance

  • Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont
2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 14: Rural Fire Protection Program - Dry Hydrant Program, Continue Program Grants: Annual Appropriations

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Walter Bothfeld, Task Force Member, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
  • Troy Dare, Engineer Technician, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Christine Kaiser, Member, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
  • Tom Maclay, Chairman, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
  • Bill Sanborn, Vice Chair, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
2:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 17: Agency of Digital Services - Vermont Center For Geographic Information - Digital Orthophotography Mapping

  • John Adams, Director, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
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Adjourn

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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2:00 PM

Capital Expense Cash Fund

Executive Branch Proposal to Create a Capital Expense Cash Fund

  • Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 15: Department of Labor - Interior Renovations

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Teigh Southworth, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
3:00 PM

JRS43 - Joint resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to exchange quit claim deeds with the Vermont Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy in order to confirm the boundary between the Long Trail State Forest and the land co-owned by the Vermont Land Trust and the Nature Conservancy in the Towns of Eden and Belvidere

Possible Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Treasurer Updates

State Employee & Teacher Pension Update and Impact on Capital Bill Bond Ratings

  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM

Capital Expense Cash Fund

Executive Branch Proposal to Create a Capital Expense Cash Fund

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

Conservation Districts

Update and Funding Items

  • Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  • Jennifer Byrne, District Manager, White RIver Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Hilary Solomon, District Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
  • Molly Varner, Communications Coordinator, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Adjourn

Thursday, February 24, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 4: Historic Preservation Division - Major Maintenance at all Sites; Roadside Historic Markers and Unmarked Burial Fund

  • Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
3:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Department of Buildings and General Services - Workplace Information Management System

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Kevin Viani, IT Director, Agency of Digital Services
3:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Executive Branch FY23 ARPA Capital Fund Project Proposal - Critical Communications Expansion Program

  • Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
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Adjourn

Friday, February 25, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

State House Hybrid Update

  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
1:30 PM

State House Security Update

Executive Session - Not Broadcast

  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
2:00 PM

Dam Safety Audit Report

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • John Kingston, Audit Manager, State Auditor's Office
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Adjourn

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Executive Branch FY23 ARPA Capital Fund Project Proposal - Critical Communications Expansion Program

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Executive Branch ARPA Capital Fund Project Proposal - Resilient Community Centers

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Clean Water Investments and How They Relate to Clean Water Projects in the Capital Bill

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Update on Major Maintenance Projects

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Adjourn

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

State House HVAC Renovations - Revised Assessment and Renovations Document

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Teigh Southworth, Buildings Engineer, Department of Buildings & General Services
2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

University of Vermont Proposal - Use ARPA Funds for HVAC Upgrades to Dorms and Faculty Offices

  • Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont
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Adjourn

Thursday, March 10, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

Green Mountain Club

Long Trail Protection Update

  • Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, The Green Mountain Club
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Adjourn

Friday, March 11, 2022
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1:00 PM

Eastern States Exposition Update

Vendor Testimony

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jeffrey Chevalier, Better Wheel Workshops, LLC
  • Rob Hausslein, Sugar Bob's Finest Kind
  • Paul Hill, J & P Bonita
  • Emily Lopuski, Marketing & Export Lead, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Ron Mancini, Co-owner, Mother Myricks
  • Denise Monte, Owner, Village Peddler and Chocolatorium
  • Rep. Michael Nigro, Green Mountain Concessions
  • Brittany Sperber, Skinny Pancake
  • Jessica Thyme, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services
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Adjourn

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

State House Maintenance of Interior Historic Finishes

  • David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Additional Information Regarding the Rustic Cabin Construction Program

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:00 PM

Franklin County Field Days

Vermont Agency of Transportation Funding Request

  • Trini Brassard, Division Deputy Director, Policy, Planning, and Intermodal Development, Agency of Transportation
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Adjourn

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Pro Forma Session

1:20 PM

USS Vermont Service Member Visit

Presentation of Ceres Statue Piece on the Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Update

Update on Replica Canal Schooner Lois McClure and New Archiving Project

  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
2:15 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources - Fish and Wildlife General Infrastructure Including Small Scale Maintenance

  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager II, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Adjourn

Thursday, March 17, 2022
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1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Request from Vermont Arts Council - Cultural Facilities

  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
1:30 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

Capital Request from the Vermont Historical Society

  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
2:00 PM

Governor's Recommended Capital Budget FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Adjustment

VSC Update and Space Utilization Study

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Michael Stevens, Facilities Director, Vermont State Colleges
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Adjourn

Friday, March 18, 2022
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1:00 PM

Bennington Battle Monument

Operations Update

  • Marylou Chicote, Site Administrator, Bennington Monument Historical Site
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
1:30 PM

Discussion of Replica Canal Schooner Lois McClure

Public Testimony

  • Hilton Dier, Managing Partner, Missisquoi River Hydro LLC
  • Tom Larsen, Former Permanent Crew Member, Replica Schooner Lois McClure
  • Elisa Nelson, Former Schooner Logistics Officer and Volunteer Coordinator, Replica Schooner Lois McClure
  • Erick Tichonuk, Former Project Manager, Replica Schooner Lois McClure
  • Samantha Williams, Former Education Coordinator, Replica Schooner Lois McClure
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Adjourn

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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1:30 PM

Department of Corrections Update

Women's Reentry Facility and Capital Bill Discussion

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Kathy Astemborski, Director of Women's Services, Department of Corrections
  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  • Matt D'Agostino, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Adjourn

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 24, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 25, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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1:30 PM

Field Trip - Vermont Historical Society

Site Visit and Tour of the Vermont Historical Society Located at 60 Washington St. Barre, VT 05461

  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
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Adjourn

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Parole Board Appointments

  • Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
  • Patricia Boucher, Nominee
  • Thomas Giffin, Nominee
  • Mary L. Stephens, Nominee
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Adjourn

Thursday, March 31, 2022
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12:30 PM

Senate Floor

Following Floor

Gubernatorial Appointments

Vote on Parole Board Nominees

2:15 PM

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

Section 2: Department of Buildings and General Services

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
3:00 PM

Secure Facilities for Justice Involved Youth

Department for Children and Families Update

  • Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Adjourn

Friday, April 1, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

Discussion of Building Cost Drivers

  • John Alden, President, Scott + Partners Architecture
  • Brendan Cosgrove, Executive Director, American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Nick Hadiaris , Senior Project Manager, VHB
  • Peter Kelley, Vice President, Business Development, DEW Construction Corporation
  • Shawn Kelley, Ph.D., Project Director, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc
  • Anne Minor, Project Manager, PC Construction
  • Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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1:00 PM

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

Walkthrough

  • Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

Section 3: Agency of Human Services;
Department of Corrections

  • Matt D'Agostino, Interim Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Rachel Feldman, Principal Assistant and Public Information Officer, Office of the Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Adjourn

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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1:30 PM

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

Section 17a: Sergeant at Arms;
Montpelier: Upgrades to 2 Aiken - 3rd Floor and Sprinklers

  • Tricia Harper, Architect, Architectural Restoration Consulting, PLLC
  • Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
2:00 PM

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

  • Scott Dillon, Historic Preservation Senior Review Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Chris Sabick, Director of Archaeology and Research , Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
3:00 PM

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

Section 5: Building Communities Grants

  • Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Historic Grants Specialist, Division for Historic Preservation, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Laura Ginsburg, Agricultural Development Section Chief, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Karen Mittelman, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Adjourn

Thursday, April 7, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Section 6: Agency of Education;
Emergency Aid for School Maintenance

  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
2:00 PM

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

Section 7: University of Vermont;
Construction, Renovations, Major Maintenance

  • Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont
2:30 PM

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

Section 8: Vermont State Colleges;
Construction, Renovations, Major Maintenance; Vermont State Colleges System Infrastructure Transformation Planning and Space Modification

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Michael Stevens, Facilities Director, Vermont State Colleges
3:00 PM

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Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources;
Forests, Parks and Recreation - State Parks Major Maintenance

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Adjourn

Friday, April 8, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources; Walleye Association

  • Bob Samson, President, Lake Champlain Walleye Association
  • Cubby Smith, Vice President, Lake Champlain Walleye Association
1:30 PM

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Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources; Forests, Parks and Recreation
Bill Language Discussion

  • Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Michael Snyder, Commissioner, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

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Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources;
Department of Fish and Wildlife - General Infrastructure

  • Steve Gomez, Financial Manager II, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Section 3: Agency of Human Services;
Nursing School Program Simulation Laboratories Renovation/Expansion - Capital Grants

  • Rosemary Dale, Chair of the Department of Nursing, University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Vice Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Lisa Fox, Associate Dean of Nursing, Vermont Technical College
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
1:30 PM

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Section 11: Military;
Major Maintenance, Renovations, and ADA Compliance

  • Michael Bleau, Deputy Construction & Facilities Management Officer, Military Department
  • John Patry, Military Operations Supervisor, Military Department
  • Jacob Roy, Lieutenant Colonel, Vermont Military Department
2:00 PM

Agency of Transportation

Overview of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Management Plan

  • Amy Bell, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  • Jacqui DeMent, Public Outreach Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Director, Municipal Assistance Bureau, Agency of Transportation
3:00 PM

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Committee Discussion

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Adjourn

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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Section 16: Vermont Housing and Conservation Board;
Housing and Conservation

  • Trey Martin, Director of Planning and Program Development, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:00 PM

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Section 13: Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets;
Easter States Exposition - Vermont Building, Major Maintenance
Vermont Building Modernization Renovation Project Design and Planning

Section 5: Building Communities Grants;
Agricultural Fair Competitive Grants Program

  • Diane Bothfeld, Director of Administrative Services & Dairy Policy, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
2:30 PM

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Committee Discussion

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Adjourn

Thursday, April 14, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

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Committee Discussion

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Friday, April 15, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Adjourn

Thursday, April 21, 2022
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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Language and Spreadsheet Update

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:00 PM

Building and General Services Update

Capitol Complex Tour - Legislative and Unused Space

  • Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Adjourn

Friday, April 22, 2022
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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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2:00 PM

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Committee Preparation for Senate Floor Presentation

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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1:00 PM

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Committee Discussion and Amendment Conversation

  • Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Thursday, April 28, 2022
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1:00 PM

TBD

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Adjourn

Friday, April 29, 2022
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1:00 PM

TBD

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Adjourn

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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2:30 PM

Committee Updates

  • Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Adjourn

Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Friday, May 6, 2022
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2:00 PM

Appointment Letters

Parole Board Member Appointments

  • Thomas Giffin, Nominee, Parole Board
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Adjourn

Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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2:00 PM

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Discussion of House Amendment and Vote

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Adjourn

Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Friday, May 13, 2022
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