2021-2022 Session
Change SessionSenate Committee on Judiciary (Room 1)
The Senate Committee on Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 6, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Canvassing Committee Report
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Remarks
Friday, January 8, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Session planning and priorities
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Status of Criminal Trials
AO 49
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Cheryl Elovirta, Facilities Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Ericka Redic, Concerned Citizen
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 15, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Committee Discussion
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
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Implicit Bias Prevention Training
Joint Session
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, State of Vermont
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T.J. Donovan, Vermont Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, State of Vermont
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Justice Reinvestment II
Recommendations regarding probation
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Sara Friedman, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sara Friedman, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
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Taylor Fontaine, Concerned Citizen
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Pamela Fontaine, Concerned Citizen
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Ned Winterbottom, Concerned Citizen
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JoAnn Winterbottom, Concerned Citizen
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Taylor Fontaine, Concerned Citizen
- 11:00 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Ericka Redic, Concerned Citizen
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 22, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Status of Civil Trials
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
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Gregory Weimer, Chair, VT Bar Practice and Procedure Committee
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Bill Prioritization
Committee Discussion
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:25 AM
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Woodside Replacement
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Jim Henry, Executive Director, SEALL Inc
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Jay Wolter, Chief Administrative Officer, Becket School, New Hampshire
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Buildings & General Services
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Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
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Michael Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Kaegan Mays-Williams, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Testimony and Committee Discussion
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Meg McCarthy, Concerned Citizen
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Meg McCarthy, Concerned Citizen
- 10:00 AM
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Civil Jury Trial Letter
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Hearing with House Judiciary
Racial Disparities Report
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Etan Nasreddin, Chair, RDAP
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Etan Nasreddin, Chair, RDAP
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 29, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Dr. Ryan Sexton, President, Vermont Medical Society
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Dr. Ryan Sexton, President, Vermont Medical Society
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Committee Discussion
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
Committee Discussion
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Justice Reinvestment II Report
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Corrections and Institutions House Committee on Judiciary
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Sara Friedman, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
Committee Discussion
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 5, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Aggressive Behavior of Juveniles/Danger to staff
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Humans Services
Roundtable Discussion-
Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
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Laurae Baker, Vice President, Vermont Permanency Initiative, Becket School, New Hampshire
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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John Campbell, Executive Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Jim Henry, Executive Director, SEALL Inc
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Monica Hutt, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County Sheriff's Department
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Sarah Squirrell, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Diane Wheeler, Deputy State's Attorney, Franklin County
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Department
- 11:00 PM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
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Fran Carlson, Volunteer, Vermont Interfaith Action
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Debbie Ingram, Executive Director, Vermont Interfaith Action
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Fran Carlson, Volunteer, Vermont Interfaith Action
- 10:30 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Mark-up
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
Mark-up
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Mark-up continued
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Sarah George, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Mark-up and vote
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Monica Weeber, Director of Administrative Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 11:15 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
Mark-up continued
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 12, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.11 - An act relating to economic and workforce development
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Data Plans and Scams
Internet charges for going over data during a pandemic
Role of the VT Attorney General's Consumer Protection Office
Scams associated with new plans
Recommendations to the Finance and Appropriations Committees-
Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
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Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
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John Sutich, Director of State Government Relations, Comcast
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Christopher Curtis, Chief, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
Walk-through
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
Ram Amendment
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, -
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, -
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Committee Discussion and Mark-up
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Joshua Gaines, Senior Policy Analyst, Criminal Records Project, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 10:35 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Continued Mark-up
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 11:50 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.11 - An act relating to economic and workforce development
Mark-up
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Clay Purvis, Director of Telecommunications and Connectivity, Department of Public Service
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
Mark-up
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Hon Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Election of Sergeant at Arms, Adjutant and Inspector General and Trustees of UVM and State Agricultural Colleges
Joint Assembly
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 19, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
Mark-up and vote
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 8:45 AM
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S.39 - An act relating to the Judicial Branch fee report and electronic filing fees
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Recovery Centers and Corrections
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Robert Blaise, Recovery House, Rutland
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Tracie Houck, Executive Director, Turning Point, Rutland
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Julea Larson, Supervisor of Recovery Support Services, Turning Point, Bennington
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Robert Blaise, Recovery House, Rutland
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:15 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Mark-up
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:30 AM
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S.11 - An act relating to economic and workforce development
Mark-up and vote
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Maddie Ahmadi, Student Essex High School, Students Demand Action
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Christopher Ashley, Member, Board of Gun Sense Vermont
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Rebecca Bell, Doctor, Academy of Pediatrics Vermont Chapter
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Lily Charkey Buren, Student, Brattleboro Union High School
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Iris Hsiang, Student Essex High School, Students Demand Action
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Raenetta Liberty, RN,SANE, Vermont Forensic Nursing Program
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Seton McIlroy, Moms Demand Action
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Padma Mendelsund, Student, Brattleboro Union High School
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Hannah Shearer, Litigation Director, Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence
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Merry Shernrock, Moms Demand Action
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Anne Watson, Mayor, Montpelier
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Maddie Ahmadi, Student Essex High School, Students Demand Action
- 10:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
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Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Evan Hughes, Vice President, NRA Affairs
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Ed Wilson, Small Business Owner, Treasurer, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 11:30 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Darin Goens, State Director, NRA-ILA
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Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Darin Goens, State Director, NRA-ILA
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
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Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
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Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
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Belan Atensaye, Public Policy and Research Analyst, City of Burlington's Racial Equity,Inclusion & Belonging Office
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Skyler Nash , Public Policy and Research Analyst, City of Burlington's Racial Equity,Inclusion & Belonging Office
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Belan Atensaye, Public Policy and Research Analyst, City of Burlington's Racial Equity,Inclusion & Belonging Office
- 11:30 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
Committee Discussion
- 11:50 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 26, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.39 - An act relating to the Judicial Branch fee report and electronic filing fees
Mark-up and vote
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 9:00 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Mark-up
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
- 9:40 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
Committee Discussion
-
Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Kendall Jacobsen, Associate Regional Director, Northeast, Everytown for Gun Safety
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Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 11:20 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
Amendments
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
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Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
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Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Marijuana Dispensaries
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Graham Unangst-Rufehacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
Proposed Amendment for Attorney General's Office
-
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Kelly Carroll, Impacted Citizen, Bennington
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:10 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Mark-up
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
- 9:30 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
Committee Discussion and Mark-up
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
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Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 10:30 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
Committee Discussion
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
-
Break
- 11:15 AM
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S.97 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 12, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
Mark-up and Vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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S.97 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Vote
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 9:30 AM
-
Break
- 9:35 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
Mark-up and Vote
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
Review Amendments from Committee on Government Operations
Vote-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:00 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
-
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
A.J. Ruben, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 11:50 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis regulation procedures
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Kurn Hattin School Update
Joint meeting with Senate Committees on Health and Welfare and on Education
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Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
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Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
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Stephen Harrison, Executive Director, Kurn Hattin School
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Emily Simmons, General Counsel, Agency of Education
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Jennifer Benedict, Director of Child Licensing and Financial Assistance, Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.20 - An act relating to pretrial risk assessments and pretrial services
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Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
- 10:45 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Friday, March 19, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 10:30 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
Sears Forensic Work Group Amendment
- 10:50 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 11:15 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children and limited immunity from liability for a person reporting a crime.
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
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Matthew Raymond, Director, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kim Jordan, Director of SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program, Pride Center of Vermont
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
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James Pepper, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Rebecca Turner, Head of Appellate Division, Office of Defender General
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 11:45 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
Committee Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Bias in Risk Assessment
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Gina Vincent, Associate Professor and Director of Translational Law and Psychiatric Research, Dept of Psychiatry, UMASS Medical School
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 9:45 AM
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H.20 - An act relating to pretrial risk assessments and pretrial services
- -
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Committee Discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:25 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:30 AM
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Retention of Superior Court Judges and Magistrates
Joint Assembly
Friday, March 26, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
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Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jerome O'Neill, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
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Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
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Amy Brady, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mary Kehoe, Attorney, The Kehoe Law Firm
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Amy Brady, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
- 11:00 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- After the Floor
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H.20 - An act relating to pretrial risk assessments and pretrial services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:20 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children and limited immunity from liability for a person reporting a crime.
Mark-up and possible vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:40 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
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Shawn Burke, Chief, South Burlington Police Department, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Zachary Hozid, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Shawn Burke, Chief, South Burlington Police Department, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
- 11:45 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
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Walter Coltey, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Linda Crossman, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Brenda Hannon, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Debbie Hazen, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Katelin Hoffman, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Maura Labelle, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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John Magnago, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Michael Ryan, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
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Marc Wennberg, Facilitator, Restorative Inquiry into St. Joseph's Orphanage
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Walter Coltey, Member, Voices of St. Joseph's Group
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
- 11:30 AM
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H.428 - An act relating to hate-motivated crimes and misconduct
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 2, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
Committee Discussion
-
Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 9:15 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
-
Carolyn Blake Bashaw, Advocate, Abuse Survivor
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Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
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William Gorsky, Advocate, Abuse Survivor
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Raymond Upton, Advocate, Abuse Survivor
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Carolyn Blake Bashaw, Advocate, Abuse Survivor
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
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Emily Rosenbaum, Advocate, Adult Survivor of Child Abuse
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Emily Rosenbaum, Advocate, Adult Survivor of Child Abuse
- 10:30 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
Committee Discussion and Mark-up
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
Committee Discussion
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:25 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children and limited immunity from liability for a person reporting a crime.
Mark-up
Good samaritan language from S.103-
Henri Bynx, Co-Founder, Ishtar Collective
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Decriminalize Sex Work
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Henri Bynx, Co-Founder, Ishtar Collective
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.108 - An act relating to establishing the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics and the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics Advisory Panel
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H.317 - An act relating to establishing the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics and the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics Advisory Panel
Joint meeting with House Committee on Judiciary
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.99 - An act relating to repealing the statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood physical abuse
Mark-up
-
Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
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Jerome O'Neill, Attorney, Gravel and Shea
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Kim Dougherty, Co-Founder, Partner, Justice Law Collaborative, LLC
- 11:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
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Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
-
Ingrid Jonas, Support Services Division Commander, Vermont State Police
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Friday, April 9, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.195 - An act relating to use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in cases involving sexual exploitation of children
Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
-
Break
- 9:30 AM
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H.195 - An act relating to use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in cases involving sexual exploitation of children
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-
Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 9:50 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children and limited immunity from liability for a person reporting a crime.
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:05 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
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Rep. Taylor Small, Lead Sponsor, -
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Bor Yang, Executive Director, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Rep. Taylor Small, Lead Sponsor, -
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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H.199 - An act relating to validating legal instruments used in connection with the conveyance of real estate
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andrew Mikell, State Manager, VT Attorneys Title Corp.
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 11:15 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to limiting earned good time sentence reductions for offenders convicted of certain crimes
Changes from the House
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
-
H.89 - An act relating to limiting liability for agritourism
Walk -through
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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One TIme Appropriations to Address Backlog on Criminal and Civil Justice System
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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T.J. Donovan, Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
-
Patricia Gabel, Vermont State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:15 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
Committee Discussion
-
Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.128 - An act relating to limiting criminal defenses based on victim identity
Mark-up and vote
- 9:15 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
-
Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
-
Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
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Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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Amendments Relating to the Department of Corrections
H.435 As Passed by the House
Sec 1 and Sec 6-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashley Messier, Executive Director, Women's Justice and Freedom Initiative
-
David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
-
James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 11:40 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 16, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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State Oversight of Residential Treatment Programs
Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-
Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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James DesMarais, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
-
Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
Mark-up
-
Kate Brayton, Victim Services Director, Vermont State Police-Major Crimes Unit
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Kate Brayton, Victim Services Director, Vermont State Police-Major Crimes Unit
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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H.199 - An act relating to validating legal instruments used in connection with the conveyance of real estate
Mark-up and vote
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Therese Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 10:45 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
Mark-up and vote
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.18 - An act relating to sexual exploitation of children and limited immunity from liability for a person reporting a crime.
Mark -up and vote
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Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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H.428 - An act relating to hate-motivated crimes and misconduct
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 11:15 AM
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One-Time Appropriations to Address Backlog on Criminal and Civil Justice System
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Robin Arnell, Director, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Sarah Haselton, Managing Attorney, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
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Christopher Lukasik, Victim Advocate, Windham County State's Attorneys
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Chris Maley, Attorney, Vermont Association for Justice
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Annie Noonan, Director of Human Resources, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Association
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Robin Arnell, Director, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.133 - An act relating to emergency relief from abuse orders and relinquishment of firearms
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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S.108 - An act relating to establishing the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics and the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics Advisory Panel
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Judiciary
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co Sponsor of H.317, Member from Hartford
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co Sponsor of H.317, Member from Hartford
- 11:05 AM
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One Time Appropriation to Address Backlog on Criminal and Civil Justice System
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 23, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
Ram Amendment
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor of amendment, -
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 9:00 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
Mark-up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.428 - An act relating to hate-motivated crimes and misconduct
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
- 11:00 AM
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H.89 - An act relating to limiting liability for agritourism
Vote
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Elizabeth Kennett, Owner, Liberty Hill Farm
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Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, VT Association for Justice
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Elizabeth Kennett, Owner, Liberty Hill Farm
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.45 - An act relating to earned discharge from probation
House Proposal of Amendment
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Chris Fenno, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 10:15 AM
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H.317 - An act relating to establishing the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics and the Bureau of Racial Justice Statistics Advisory Panel
Committee Discussion
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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Break
- 11:45 AM
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Governor's Appointment
Committee Discussion
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Dawn Ellis, Governor's Appointment, Member of Human Rights Commission
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Dawn Ellis, Governor's Appointment, Member of Human Rights Commission
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
Mark-up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.428 - An act relating to hate-motivated crimes and misconduct
Mark-up and Vote
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 11:00 AM
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S.7 - An act relating to expanding access to expungement and sealing of criminal history records
Committee Discussion
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine
Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah George, State's Attorney, Chittenden County
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
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David Scherr, Assistant Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Dennis Wygmans, State's Attorney, Addison County State’s Attorney’s Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine
Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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Brady Heward, Child and Adolescent Psyciatrist, UVM Medical Center
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Jess Kirby, Syringe Exchange Employee, Howard Center Safe Recovery
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Julea Larson, Supervisor of Recovery Support Services, Turning Point Center, Bennington
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Brenda Siegel, Self-Advocate, Newfane
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Brady Heward, Child and Adolescent Psyciatrist, UVM Medical Center
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 30, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Government Appointments
Vote to Confirm Dawn Ellis
Member of the Human Rights Commission-
Dawn Ellis, Governor's Appointment, Member of Human Rights Commission
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Dawn Ellis, Governor's Appointment, Member of Human Rights Commission
- 8:45 AM
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H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine
Committee Discussion
- 9:15 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
Mark-up and Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
Possible House Changes
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mourning Fox, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 10:00 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, May 7, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.225 - An act relating to possession of a therapeutic dosage of buprenorphine
Mark- up and Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 8:50 AM
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S.97 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Amendments and House Changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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H.183 - An act relating to sexual violence
House Changes
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Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Sen. Brian Campion, Chair, Senate Committee on Education
- 10:00 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Dept of Corrections Changes to Transitional Housing
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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James Henry, Executive Director, SEALL Inc
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Emily Higgins, Corrections Housing Administrator, Department of Corrections
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Will Hunter, Former Senator, Vermont
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Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
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James Baker, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 9:30 AM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
Justifiable Homicide Language
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Rep. Maxine Grad, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Rep. Maxine Grad, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
- 9:50 AM
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Adjourn
- 12:45 PM
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H.145 - An act relating to amending the standards for law enforcement use of force
Intent Language
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Morrison, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 14, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.3 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense
Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
House Proposal of Amendment on Sec 6-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, May 21, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- -
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No Committee Meeting Scheduled
Friday, October 8, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Update on Raise the Age in Other States
Benefits of Raise the Age
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Lael Chester, Director, Emerging Adult Program, Columbia University Justice Lab
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Lael Chester, Director, Emerging Adult Program, Columbia University Justice Lab
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Raise the Age Implementation Report
Status on what has been done and what has not been done
Time line for implementation for 19 year olds on 7/1/22-
Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
- 11:45 PM
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Raise the Age
Impact of Raise the Age for 18 year olds
Recommendations for Change-
Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Jennifer Frank, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
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Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 2:45 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, October 22, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Raise the Age/Youthful Offender
Walk-through of existing Vermont statutes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Raise the Age
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Raise the Age
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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T.J. Donovan, Attorney General, Vermont Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
- 2:05 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, October 25, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Youthful Offender
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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Gary Marvel, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Youthful Offender
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Brian Grearson, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 1:50 PM
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Committee Discussion
- 2:00 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, November 8, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Raise the Age/Youthful Offender
Proposals for future legislation
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Consideration of proposals
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, December 10, 2021
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Raise the Age and Youthful Offender
Walk-through draft of proposed legislative changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Raise the Age and Youthful Offender
Comments from Stakeholders
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Joshua Rutherford, Director of Classification and Facility Designation, Department of Corrections
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 12:45 PM
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Raise the Age and Youthful Offender
Continued comments from stakeholders
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
Finalize Draft
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Organization and Priorities
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to juvenile proceedings
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Joshua Rutherford, Director of Classification and Facility Designation, Department of Corrections
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to juvenile proceedings
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 11:30 AM
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Break
- 12:00 PM
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DCF Plan for Placement of Youths
Joint hearing with Senate Committee on Institutions and Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 1:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to juvenile proceedings
Mark Up and possible Vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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CSG Presentation
Justice Reinvestment II Racial Equity Sentencing Analysis
Joint hearing with House Committee on Judiciary and House Committee on Corrections and Institutions-
Sara Bastomski, Research Manager, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Madeleine Dardeau, Policy Analyst, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Sara Bastomski, Research Manager, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 7, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to midpoint probation review
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 11:00 AM
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Governor Appointment Confirmation
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to authorizing the Probate Division to reopen guardianship proceedings to correct or remedy manifest injustice
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Cheryl Hooker, Sponsor
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Mark Langan, Chair, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
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David Searles, Resident, Rutland
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.180 - An act relating to the aggregate value of stolen property in certain crimes
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Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
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Bonnie Ryder, Retail Associate, Kohl's Department Store, University Mall, Burlington
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
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Jackie Folsom, Legislator Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Lauren Gitlin, Owner, Goat Farm, Tunbridge
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
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Amber Hoyt, Co-owner, Organic Dairy Farm, Tunbridge
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Scott Hoyt, Co-owner, Organic Dairy Farm, Tunbridge
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Jim Porter, Director for Public Advocacy, Department of Public Service
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jackie Folsom, Legislator Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.180 - An act relating to the aggregate value of stolen property in certain crimes
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Sam Brady, Loss Prevention Specialist, Outdoor Gear Exchange
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Kelly Devine, Executive Director, Burlington Business Association
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Marc Sherman, Co-owner, Outdoor Gear Exchange
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Erin Sigrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
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John George Wheeler, Co-owner, Skirack and Patagonia
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Sam Brady, Loss Prevention Specialist, Outdoor Gear Exchange
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 14, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to midpoint probation review
Mark-up
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to authorizing the Probate Division to reopen guardianship proceedings to correct or remedy manifest injustice
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to authorizing the Probate Division to reopen guardianship proceedings to correct or remedy manifest injustice
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jeffrey Kilgore, Chairman, Probate Rules Committee
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Confirmation of Judicial Nominees
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Heather Gray
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Heather Gray
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
Mark-up
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
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Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
- 10:45 AM
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S.183 - An act relating to midpoint probation review
Final Mark-up and Vote
- 11:00 AM
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S.180 - An act relating to the aggregate value of stolen property in certain crimes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.113 - An act relating to establishing a cause of action for medical monitoring expenses
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.113 - An act relating to establishing a cause of action for medical monitoring expenses
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
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Marie-Pierre Huguet, Concerned Citizen, Bennington
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Emily Joselson, Partner, Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP
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Jim Sullivan, Concerned Citizen, Bennington
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Jamie Feehan, Lobbyist, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Sen. Dick Sears, Bennington County
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Diane Goldstein, Exective Director, Law Enforcement Action Partnership
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Michael O'Neil, President, Vermont Troopers Association
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Jay Schweikert, Policy Fellow, Cato Institute
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Wilda White, DPS Policy and Training Consultant, Public Safety Department
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Diane Goldstein, Exective Director, Law Enforcement Action Partnership
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 21, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.184 - An act relating to defense of others and justifiable homicide
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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S.184 - An act relating to defense of others and justifiable homicide
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
- 11:00 AM
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Confirmation of Judicial Nominees
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Justin Jiron, Chittenden County Deputy State's Attorney, -
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Justin Jiron, Chittenden County Deputy State's Attorney, -
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to authorizing the Probate Division to reopen guardianship proceedings to correct or remedy manifest injustice
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Jeffrey Kilgore, Chairman, Probate Rules Committee
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David Searles, Resident, Rutland
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Jeffrey Kilgore, Chairman, Probate Rules Committee
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to authorizing the Probate Division to reopen guardianship proceedings to correct or remedy manifest injustice
Committee Discussion
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
Mark-Up
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
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Jackie Folsom, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Steffen Gillom, President, Windham County NAACP
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Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
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Duane Peterson, Former Police Officer from Los Angeles
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Rob Schell, Security and Safety Program Manager, Judiciary Branch
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Mia Schultz, President, Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP
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David Sleigh, Partner, SleighLaw
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Steffen Gillom, President, Windham County NAACP
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wilda White, DPS Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.113 - An act relating to establishing a cause of action for medical monitoring expenses
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Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR,LLC
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Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
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Chris Carrigan, Vice President of Business Development, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 9:30 AM
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S.113 - An act relating to establishing a cause of action for medical monitoring expenses
Mark-up
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.113 - An act relating to establishing a cause of action for medical monitoring expenses
Vote
- 10:45 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 28, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
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James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, State of Vermont
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office
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James Condos, Vermont Secretary of State, State of Vermont
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.184 - An act relating to defense of others and justifiable homicide
Mark-up and Vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Confirmation of Judicial Nominees
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Elizabeth Novotny, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Elizabeth Novotny, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
Mark-up
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Jackie Folsom, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jackie Folsom, Legislative Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 10:40 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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Bradley Myerson, Attorney, Myerson Law Office
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Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
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James Lawton, Concerned Citizen, Burlington
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Shannon Morton, Staff Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families
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Paul Reis, Concerned Citizen, Bellows Falls
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Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
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James Lawton, Concerned Citizen, Burlington
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
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Harrison Stark, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Vermont Defender General's Office
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Harrison Stark, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
- 11:30 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
Walk-through of House Changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Mark-up
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Daniel Richards, Attorney, Access to Justice Coalition
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
- 10:00 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
Mark-up and Possible Vote
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Alison Shih, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Chris S. Bradley, President, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
- 11:00 AM
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S.30 - An act relating to prohibiting possession of firearms within hospital buildings
Committee Discussion/Possible Vote
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 4, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.133 - An act relating to authorizing the Probate Division to reopen guardianship proceedings to correct or remedy manifest injustice
Committee Discussion
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jeffrey Kilgore, Chairman Probate Rules Committee, Vermont Judiciary
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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S.180 - An act relating to the aggregate value of stolen property in certain crimes
Committee Discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:35 AM
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Break
- 9:45 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
Mark-up
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Shannon Morton, Staff Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Harrison Stark, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 11:00 AM
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Confirmation of Judicial Nominees
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Howard Kalfus, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Howard Kalfus, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:30 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
Mark-up
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
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Jackie Folsom, Legislator Director, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Kyle Landis-Marinello, General Counsel, Public Utility Commission
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Dan Nelson, Vice President of Technology, VELCO
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Sciarrotta, Assistant General Counsel, VELCO
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F.X. Flinn, Chair, ECFiber
- 10:20 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
Mark-up
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Vote on Judicial Nominations
Superior Court Judge Heather Gray
Superior Court Judge Justin Jiron
Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Novotny
Superior Court Judge Harold Kalfus - 11:45 AM
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S.166 - An act relating to utility construction worksites and consumer protection
Vote
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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Kevin Gaffney, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
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Phil Woodward, General Counsel, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Joe Damiata, Director of Risk Management Services, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 10:40 AM
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Break
- 11:05 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Mark-up
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
Mark-up
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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James Lawton, Concerned Citizen, Burlington
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Harrison Stark, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
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Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
Committee Discussion
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 11, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
Walk-through
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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Update on Court System
Reopening and Security
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Harold Eaton, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Vermont
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Roger Marcoux, Sherriff, Sheriff's Association
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Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.178 - An act relating to supermajority verdicts in civil trials
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bob Gideon, Attorney and Partner, Gideon Asen
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Chris Maley, Attorney and Partner, Vermont Association for Justice
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Jennifer McDonald, Director.Litigation Group, Downs Rachlin Martin
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
Final Vote
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Rights and Democracy Vermont
Introductions
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Saudia LaMont, Member, Rights and Democracy
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Kiah Morris, Movement Politics Director, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Saudia LaMont, Member, Rights and Democracy
- 9:15 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
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Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor, Chittenden County
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Will Lembek, Migrant Justice
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Amanda Lucia Garces, Director of Policy, Education and Outreach, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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- Olga, Member, Migrant Justice
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor, Chittenden County
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity and Chair of the Governor's Task Force on Racial Equality, Agency of Administration
- 10:30 AM
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S.228 - An act relating to prohibiting no-knock warrants
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Peterson, Captain, Vermont State Police
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Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, -
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.163 - An act relating to State court petitions for vulnerable noncitizen youth
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Will Lembek, Migrant Justice
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Jill Rudge, Vermont Law School Immigration Rights Clinic
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Lembek, Migrant Justice
- 10:10 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:30 AM
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Election of Legislative Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges Corporation
Joint Assembly
Friday, February 18, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.268 - An act relating to the right to farm
Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Agriculture
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Marie Audet, Owner, Blue Spruce Farm
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Diane Bothfield, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Agriculture
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Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Heather Darby, Associate Professor, UVM Extension
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Bill Emmons, Cloudland Farm, Vice Chair, Connecticut River Farmers Watershed Alliance
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Walter Gladstone, Board Member, Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Brian Kemp, President, Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition
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Dave Lane, Senior Vice President, Yankee Farm Credit
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AJ LaRosa, Attorney, MSK Attorneys
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Lisa MacDougall, Owner, Mighty Food Farm, Mighty Food Farm
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Scott Magnan, Board Chair, Farmers Watershed Alliance
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James Maroney, Owner/Operator, Oliver Hill Farm
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Paul Mazza, Paul Mazza Farms, Colchester
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Meg Nelson, Owner, Nelson Farms, Derby
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Scott Sanderson, Farm and Food Fellow, Conservation Law Foundation
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Gerry Tarrant, Chair, Environmental Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
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David Werner, Owner, Werner Tree Farm
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Marie Audet, Owner, Blue Spruce Farm
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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S.228 - An act relating to prohibiting no-knock warrants
Committee Discussion
Constitutional Basis of Knock and Announce Requirement :Rule 41-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Will Lembek, Member, Migrant Justice
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
- 11:15 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
Mark-up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
Committee Discussion
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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S.178 - An act relating to supermajority verdicts in civil trials
Committee Discussion
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wilda White, Founder, Mad Freedom
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.163 - An act relating to State court petitions for vulnerable noncitizen youth
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
- 10:55 AM
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Vote on Judicial Nominations
Superior Court Judge Heather Gray
Superior Court Judge Justin Jiron
Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Novotny - 11:00 AM
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S.268 - An act relating to the right to farm
Committee Discussion
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
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Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Scott Sanderson, Farm and Food Fellow, Conservation Law Foundation
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Farm Bureau
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Update on Court System
Recommendations to Senate Appropriations
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Harold Eaton, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Vermont
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:25 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Committee Discussion
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 25, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
Mark-up
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Roger Marcoux, Sherriff, Sheriff's Association
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 9:30 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Committee Discussion/Rule 74
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:30 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Mark-up
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:10 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.4 - An act relating to procedures involving firearms
Strike All amendment to respond to Governor's veto of S.30
Vote-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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S.163 - An act relating to State court petitions for vulnerable noncitizen youth
Mark-up and Vote
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Jill Rudge, Vermont Law School Immigration Rights Clinic
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
Vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Strike all amendment to make changes to Rule 74
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Gary Marvel, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Strike All Amendment to make changes to Rule 74
Mark-up-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.178 - An act relating to supermajority verdicts in civil trials
Mark-up and vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris Maley, Attorney and Partner, Vermont Association for Justice
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Jennifer McDonald, Director.Litigation Group, Downs Rachlin Martin
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Wilda White, Founder, Mad Freedom
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Mark-up
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:45 AM
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S.268 - An act relating to the right to farm
Mark up and possible vote
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Sam Bellavance, Executive Director, Sunset Lake CBD
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rusty Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney, National Agriculture Law Center Staff
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Travis Samuels, Zion Growers
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Sam Bellavance, Executive Director, Sunset Lake CBD
- 11:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Proposed changes to Rule 74
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Gary Marvel, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 11, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Proposed Changes to Rule 74
Vote-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 9:30 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Mark-up
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Vote
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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Bradley Myerson, Attorney, Myerson Law Office
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Wilda White, Consultant, Department of Public Safety
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Possible amendments
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 9:30 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
Walk-though
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Study Committee
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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Review of H.534 Sealing Criminal Records
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Mairead O'Reilly, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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Review of House Bill S.534 Sealing Criminal History Records
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Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
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Joshua Rutherford, Director of Classification and Facility Designation, Department of Corrections
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Friday, March 18, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Judicial Confirmations
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Hon. Nancy Waples, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
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Hon. Nancy Waples, Associate Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
- 9:30 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Amendment
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:00 AM
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H.629 - An act relating to access to adoption records
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.729 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.629 - An act relating to access to adoption records
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Becca Dragon, Vice President, People for Ethical Adoption Reform
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Ellie Lane, Impacted Citizen, New England Adoptee Rights Coalition
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Gregory Luce, Attorney, Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC
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Christine Shuma , Adoption Registry Coordinator, Department for Children and Families
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Becca Dragon, Vice President, People for Ethical Adoption Reform
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:30 AM
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Retention of Superior Court Judges
Joint Assembly
Friday, March 25, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
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Roger Marcoux, Chair, Sheriff's Association
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Roger Marcoux, Chair, Sheriff's Association
- 11:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 11:15 AM
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H.729 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County Sheriff's Office
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Joshua Gaines, Project Manager, Corrections and Reentry, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
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Laurie Canty, Director of Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Laurie Canty, Director of Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.629 - An act relating to access to adoption records
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Laurie Canty, Director of Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
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Claudia Corrigan D’Arcy, Impacted New York Citizen
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Rebekah Henson, Impacted Citizen, New England Adoptee Rights Coalition
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Christine Shuma , Adoption Registry Coordinator, Department for Children and Families
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Kate Van Wagner, Options Coordinator, Lund Center
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 1, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.629 - An act relating to access to adoption records
Mark-up and vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Becca Dragon, Vice President, People for Ethical Adoption Reform
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Laurie Foster, Legislative liaison and Vice President, American College Nurse Midwives Vermont Affiliate
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Jessie Hammond, Public Health Statistics Chief, Department of Health
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Gregory Luce, Attorney, Adoptee Rights Law Center PLLC
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
-
John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
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Casey Daniell, Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
-
Lee McGrath, Managing Attorney, Institute for Justice
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:00 AM
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H.546 - An act relating to racial justice statistics
Walk-though
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds
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Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Knapp, Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association Property Law Section
-
Daniel Richardson, City Attorney, Burlington
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Teri Corsones, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
-
Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
Mark-up
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Andrew Seaman, Vermont Medical Director, Better Life Partners
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.548 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis establishment procedures
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cary Giguere, Policy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 8, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.629 - An act relating to access to adoption records
Pearson Amendment
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Director, VT State Archives & Records Administration, Secretary of State's Office
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Sen. Christopher A. Pearson, Sponsor, -
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 9:00 AM
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H.729 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
-
Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs Association
- 9:45 AM
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Funding for Victims Adovocates
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.729 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Mark-up
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
-
H.546 - An act relating to racial justice statistics
Committee Discussion
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:15 AM
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Review of Language in H.740
Sec E 203 Restorative Justice Working Group
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
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Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 11:00 AM
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H.635 - An act relating to secondary enforcement of minor traffic offenses
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
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Michael E. Schirling, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.546 - An act relating to racial justice statistics
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Robin Joy, Director of Research,Crime Research Group, -
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
- 9:45 AM
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H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.635 - An act relating to secondary enforcement of minor traffic offenses
Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:55 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
Mark-up and vote
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:40 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.548 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis establishment procedures
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Herrick Fox, CEO and Co-Founder, Meristem Farms, LLC
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Robin Gribbon, Legislative Aid, Colorado
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Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
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Brad Roberts, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Colorado
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Nicholas Schuermann, Executive Director, Vermont NORML
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Libby Stuyt, Addiction Psychiatrist, Colorado
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Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
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Herrick Fox, CEO and Co-Founder, Meristem Farms, LLC
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.548 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis establishment procedures
Mark-up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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H.553 - An act relating to eligibility of domestic partners for reimbursement from the Victims Compensation Program
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 15, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Drug Policy Alliance
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Jay Diaz, Attorney, Vermont American Civil Liberties Union
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.553 - An act relating to eligibility of domestic partners for reimbursement from the Victims Compensation Program
Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:50 AM
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H.548 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis establishment procedures
Mark-up and Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Senate Floor
- 10:45 AM
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H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds
Mark-up
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Dan Richardson, Attorney, Burlington City Attorney
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
- 11:30 AM
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H.399 - An act relating to incarceration terms for criminal defendants who are primary caretakers of dependent children
Vote
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Committee Discussion
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission
Mark-up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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Break
- 9:30 AM
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H.505 - An act relating to the creation of the Drug Use Standards Advisory Board within the Vermont Sentencing Commission
Vote
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:40 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
Proposed Changes by the House
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
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H.534 - An act relating to expanding eligibility for expungement and sealing of criminal history records for nonviolent offenses
Benning Amendment
- 10:30 AM
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S.265 - An act relating to expanding criminal threatening to include threats to third persons
Proposed Changes by the House
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
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Break
- 11:15 AM
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H.546 - An act relating to racial justice statistics
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Robin Joy, Director of Research, Crime Research Group
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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Falko Schlilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 12:00 AM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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H.546 - An act relating to racial justice statistics
Mark-up
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Robin Joy, Director of Research,Crime Research Group, -
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Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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S.254 - An act relating to maintaining records of judgments and settlements paid by law enforcement agencies and a legal analysis of qualified immunity
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 22, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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H.729 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Proposed Amendment
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds
Mark up
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
Mark-up
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:15 AM
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Adjourn
- 11:30 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to juvenile proceedings
Review of House Changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.729 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Possible Amendment
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Tim Ashe, Concerned Citizen, Burlington
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Ashe, Concerned Citizen, Burlington
- 9:00 AM
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H.551 - An act relating to prohibiting racially and religiously restrictive covenants in deeds
Mark up and vote
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Justice for All
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Review of House Changes
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Friday, April 29, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Government Appointments
Bruce Wilson as member of the Human Rights Commission
- 8:35 AM
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S.11 - An act relating to economic and workforce development
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
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Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General's Office
- 8:45 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to juvenile proceedings
Review of House Changes
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00 AM
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S.127 - An act relating to clarifying community supervision furlough appeals and the powers of the Corrections Monitoring Commission
Review of House Changes
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:15 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
Mark up and Vote
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:45 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Governor Appointment Confirmation
Daniel Richardson as Superior Court Judge
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Daniel Richardson, City Attorney, Burlington
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Daniel Richardson, City Attorney, Burlington
- 9:45 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.224 - An act relating to juvenile proceedings
House Changes
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
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Sean Brown, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 9:00 AM
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Governor Appointment Confirmation
Daniel Richardson as Superior Court Judge
Vote - 9:10 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
Mark up and possible vote
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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Roger Marcoux, Chair, Sheriff's Association
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Evan Meenan, Deputy Director, State's Attorneys and Sheriffs' Dept.
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
- 9:45 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor
Friday, May 6, 2022
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.533 - An act relating to forfeited property disposition and a study assessing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property in drug-related offenses
Vote
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 8:50 AM
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Break
- 9:00 AM
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H.548 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis establishment procedures
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.140 - An act relating to prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses
House Amendment
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:35 AM
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Adjourn
- 10:00 AM
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Senate Floor