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9:00 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Introduction and Overview of Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
Discussion about committee bill
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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9:20 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Introduction and Overview of Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Discussion about committee bill
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Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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9:45 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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10:00 AM
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15 Minute Break
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10:15 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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10:27 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
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Jeff Francis, Executive Director, Vermont Superintendents Association
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10:35 AM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Vote
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10:40 AM
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Adjourn
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2:00 PM
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Committee Discussion
Priorities
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2:30 PM
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Adjourn
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:00 AM
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Department of Human Resources
Introduction, overview of HR and information about retiree and state employee health plans
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Steve May, Consultant, Hickok and Boardman
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9:30 AM
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State and Retired Employee Health Plans
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Larry Becker , Former State Geologist, VRSEA Member
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Wendy Love, Retiree, VRSEA Member
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Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
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10:10 AM
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15 Minute Break
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10:30 AM
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Vermont National Guard
Introduction and overview
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Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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11:25 AM
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Adjourn
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies Introductions
Introduction and overview
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Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
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Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
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1:40 PM
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H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies
Ways and Means technical amendment
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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1:52 PM
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Break
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2:15 PM
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Vermont Auditor of Accounts Introductions
Introduction of Auditor's Office and discussion of report requirements of Cannabis Control Board make up for Budget Adjustment Act
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Cannabis Control Board
Discussion on report requirement for Budget Adjustment Act
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:00 AM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
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Jim Dandeneau, Executive Director, Vermont Democratic Party
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9:30 AM
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Emergent Media Program at Champlain College
Overview of creative businesses
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Sarah Jerger, Director of the Emergent Media, Champlain College
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Robin Perlah, Assistant Dean of the Creative Studio, Champlain College
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9:50 AM
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Rights and Democracy Vermont (RADVT) Lobby Day
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Madeline Hiller, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Bridget Mientka, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Tom Proctor, Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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Anne Zimmerman, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
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10:19 AM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
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David Zuckerman, Vermont Lieutenant Governor
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10:48 AM
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Break
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10:55 AM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
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Zach Scheffler, Chair, Franklin County Democrats
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11:22 AM
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H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws
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Elizabeth Medina, Executive Director, Vermont Labor Council, AFL-CIO
-
11:33 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
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Gary Frymire, President, Vermont Support Group
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Albert Perry, Captain USN (Ret.), USS VERMONT Support Group (VSG)
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
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Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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Sandra Rosa, President, Vermont Pharmacists' Association
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Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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1:51 PM
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15 Minute Break
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2:30 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
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Mike Duteau, President, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:10 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY 2024 Budget
Proposed Children's Integrated Services (CIS) Community Data Systems Request for FY24
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Joe Ferrada, Co-Executive Director, Family Center of Washington County
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Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
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9:45 AM
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H.97 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election
DR 23-0705- An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws will combine with H.97 as a strike all amendment
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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10:30 AM
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Break
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11:00 AM
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H.97 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election
DR 23-0705- An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws will combine with H.97 as a strike all amendment
Continued
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11:30 AM
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H.105 - An act relating to the Community Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Fund
Introduction
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Sponsor
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11:45 AM
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Lunch
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1:15 PM
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H.97 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election
DR 23-0705- An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws will combine with H.97 as a strike all amendment
Continued
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1:40 PM
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Constituent Service Time
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
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3:45 PM
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H.97 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election
DR 23-0705- An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws will combine with H.97 as a strike all amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Barbara Murphy, Former Representative, Independent
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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4:37 PM
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Adjourn
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8:30 AM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Introduction
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Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
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9:00 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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John Gannon, Co Chair, Sunset Advisory Commission
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Rich Holschuh, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
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Sam Swanson, Chair, Vermont Clean Energy Development Board
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10:07 AM
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Break
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10:30 AM
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H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Committee discussion
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
11:00 AM
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H.251 - An act relating to the issuance of a Brady or Giglio letter as misconduct under jurisdiction of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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11:34 AM
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Break
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11:50 AM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Possible mark-up and vote
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Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, MMR, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
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15 min after the Floor
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
Review new draft
Possible mark-up and vote
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Shawn Burke, Chair, Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB)
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Tim Devlin, 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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Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
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Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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3:45 PM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Mark-up and vote
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Adam Washburne Washburne, Law Clerk
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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3:54 PM
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H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
Mark-up and vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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4:15 PM
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Adjourn
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8:30 AM
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Vermont National Guard
Room 10 will be in use by the Vermont National Guard in honor of guests of the Month of the Military Child
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10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor
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1:15 PM
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H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow
Introduction and walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Logan Nicoll, Sponsor
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1:25 PM
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H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne
Introduction and walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lee Suskin, Shelburne Town Finance Committee
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1:40 PM
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H.490 - An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon
Introduction and walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Dennis LaBounty, Sponsor
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2:00 PM
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H.495 - An act relating to the approval of the amendment to the charter of the Town of Middlebury
Introduction and walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Jubilee McGill, Co-sponsor
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Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor
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2:15 PM
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15 Minute Break
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2:35 PM
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H.474 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington
Introduction and walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Sponsor
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3:09 PM
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H.503 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of St. Johnsbury
Introduction and walk-through
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor
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Rep. R. Scott Campbell, Co-sponsor
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3:26 PM
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Adjourn
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9:00 AM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
Introduction and walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter of the Bill
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9:50 AM
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H.424 - An act relating to town, city, and village elections for single-seat offices using ranked-choice voting
Introduction
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
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10:04 AM
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H.424 - An act relating to town, city, and village elections for single-seat offices using ranked-choice voting
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Robert Bristow-Johnson, Citizen, Burlington, VT
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11:00 AM
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Break
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11:15 AM
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Building Evacuation
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11:45 AM
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H.504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Berlin
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Vince Conti, Town Administrator, Berlin, Vermont
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11:52 AM
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H.505 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
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15 min after House Floor Adjourns
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H.504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Berlin
Mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.505 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland
Mark-up and vote
-
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
8:55 AM
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S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Possible mark-up and vote
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
9:20 AM
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Break
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9:29 AM
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H.506 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the election boundary provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Possible mark-up and vote
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.507 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the polling place provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:40 AM
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H.509 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the voter qualification provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, Burlington
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Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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10:15 AM
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S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, Burlington
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10:22 AM
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Break
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10:50 AM
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S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
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Steve Crofter, Retired Teacher
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Katie Green, Investments Manager, Office of the State Treasurer
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Tom Sanzillo, Director of Financial Analysis, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
-
15 min after House Floor
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Vermont State Websites Outage
Explanation of what happened
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Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
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2:42 PM
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S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry
Committee discussion
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3:18 PM
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Adjourn
-
9:15 AM
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HR11 - House resolution relating to establishing the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry and granting it investigatory powers
Possible mark-up and vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
9:34 AM
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Break
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9:45 AM
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H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment, committee discussion and possible vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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10:00 AM
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House Floor
-
-
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Caucuses and Lunch
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1:30 PM
-
HR11 - House resolution relating to establishing the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry and granting it investigatory powers
Committee discussion and vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
1:47 PM
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Break
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2:08 PM
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H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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2:40 PM
-
S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment to House Proposal of Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
-
9:00 AM
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H.470 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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-
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H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:35 AM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Harrison amendments
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor of amendment
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9:55 AM
-
S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Peterson amendment
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Arthur Peterson, Sponsor of amendment
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10:00 AM
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House Floor
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1:00 PM
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H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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1:45 PM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
2:08 PM
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Break
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2:30 PM
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H.517 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Duxbury-Moretown Fire District No. 1 and to deputy State's Attorneys
Introduction and walk-through and possible vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager, Town of Waterbury
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Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
-
9:08 AM
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H.470 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to alcoholic beverage laws
Review Further Proposal of Amendment
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
9:20 AM
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H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:30 AM
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S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly
Donahue Amendments
Harrison Amendment
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
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Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
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Rep. James Harrison, Amendment Sponsor
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10:00 AM
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House Floor
-
1:07 PM
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H.490 - An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
1:15 PM
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H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
-
Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
1:30 PM
-
H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws
Review Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter of the Bill
-
2:00 PM
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House Floor
-
9:00 AM
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H.554 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of South Hero
Introduction, walk-through, testimony
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Carter, Chair of Selectboard, South Hero
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Rep. Michael Morgan, Sponsor
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S.141 - An act relating to approval of the charter of Fairfax Fire District No. 1
Mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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10:00 AM
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15 Minute Break
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10:50 AM
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H.252 - An act relating to allowing the unified towns and gores to hire a professional assessor
Bill introduction
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Rep. Larry Labor, Sponsor
-
11:00 AM
-
H.268 - An act relating to campaign expenditures and candidate salaries
Bill introduction
-
Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor
-
11:10 AM
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H.231 - An act relating to requiring municipalities to provide notice of a cybersecurity breach
Bill introduction
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
-
11:15 AM
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Break
-
11:30 AM
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H.519 - An act relating to the duties and salaries of municipal clerks
Bill introduction
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Rep. William Canfield, Sponsor
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11:35 AM
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Constituent Service Time
-
12:00 PM
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Lunch
-
1:00 PM
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State Treasurer's Office
BAA and technical amendment
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Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
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Colin Robinson, Director, Government Relations, Vermont National Education Association
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1:45 PM
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H.168 - An act relating to the maintenance of a database of veterans in Vermont, reduced motor vehicle registration fees for veterans, and exempting U.S. military retirement pay from Vermont income tax
Bill introduction
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Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
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2:10 PM
-
Constituent Service Time
-
3:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:05 AM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Testimony will be taken simultaneously on 24-0461 and 24-0229
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Lewis Mudge, Selectboard Member, Charlotte
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Testimony will be taken simultaneously on 24-0461 and 24-0229
-
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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10:30 AM
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15 Minute Break
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10:50 AM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Testimony continued
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:03 PM
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Department of Liquor and Lottery
Review reports
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Skyler Genest, Senior Director of Licensee Operations, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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2:07 PM
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Break
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2:30 PM
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H.643 - An act relating to the sale of closed containers of alcoholic beverages within a first- or third-class license serving area
Bill introduction
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Rep. Lucy Boyden, Sponsor
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2:40 PM
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H.680 - An act relating to expanding access to special venue serving permits
Bill introduction
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Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor
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2:50 PM
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H.662 - An act relating to the merger of entities that hold separate alcoholic beverage licenses
Bill introduction
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Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
Followed by Caucus of the Whole - Budget Adjustment Act
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9:00 AM
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H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Bill introduction and walk-through
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Mike Rice, Co-sponsor
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Rep. Katherine Sims, Co-sponsor
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Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Sponsor
-
10:35 AM
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Break
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10:50 AM
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H.806 - An act relating to the prohibition of book bans by public and school libraries
Bill introduction
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Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor
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Rep. Kate McCann, Co-sponsor
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H.376 - An act relating to review of orders placing the Vermont National Guard in federal active duty status
Bill introduction
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Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman, Sponsor
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Rep. Jarrod Sammis, Sponsor
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11:05 AM
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H.316 - An act relating to designating Vermont Republic and Emancipation Day a legal holiday
Bill introduction
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Rep. Jarrod Sammis, Sponsor
-
11:25 AM
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H.308 - An act relating to privatization contracts
Bill introduction
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Rep. Dennis LaBounty, Sponsor
-
11:30 AM
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H.382 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing nuisance properties containing salvage and scrap
Bill introduction
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Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
-
11:40 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Review H.839, Section 48, Public Safety Communications System
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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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11:47 AM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Bill introduction, walk-through, testimony
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
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Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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1:51 PM
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Constituent Service Time
-
3:00 PM
-
House Floor
-
10:00 AM
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House Floor
-
-
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Caucuses and Lunch
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1:00 PM
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H.549 - An act relating to the siting of outdoor cannabis cultivation
Testimony
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Craig Dwyer, Resident, Essex Junction
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
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Jay Struthers, Founder of Trichome VT, Resident of Essex Junction
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2:00 PM
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15 Minute Break
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2:19 PM
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H.726 - An act relating to compliance checks by the Division of Liquor Control
Bill introduction
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Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor
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2:25 PM
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H.426 - An act relating to the creation of new types of cannabis establishment licenses and the provision of cannabis excise tax revenue to the Cannabis Business Development Fund, communities that have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, and substance misuse treatment
Bill introduction
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Rep. Heather Surprenant, Sponsor
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2:37 PM
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H.730 - An act relating to uniformly removing members of State boards and commissions
Bill introduction
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Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie, Co-Chair, Sponsor
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2:48 PM
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H.678 - An act relating to utilization of first responders in emergency management
Bill introduction
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Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Sponsor
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2:53 PM
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H.849 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2024 legislative session
Vote
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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3:00 PM
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H.525 - An act relating to ordinances governing the possession of firearms in a municipal building
Bill introduction
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Rep. James Harrison, Sponsor
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3:19 PM
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Committee Discussion and Review Next Day's Agenda
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3:24 PM
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Adjourn
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9:00 AM
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Vermont Brewers Association
Introductions and organization priorities
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Emma Arian, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
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Matt Wilson, Chair of VBA Government Affairs Committee, Co-founder of Zero Gravity
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9:15 AM
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H.867 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery
Testimony
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Kirstin Behn, Owner, Mad Rover
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Mimi Buttenheim, President, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
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Nate Dunbar, Owner, Craft Beer Cellar
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Skyler Genest, Senior Director of Licensee Operations, Department of Liquor and Lottery
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Maggie Lenz, Lobbyist, Leonine Public Affairs, Wholesale Beverage Distributors
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10:27 AM
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Break
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11:00 AM
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H.641 - An act relating to authorizing boards of abatement to hear like cases as a class
Testimony
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Wendy Morgan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Testimony
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Testimony
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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1:55 PM
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Break
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2:05 PM
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School Budget Warnings for Education Funding
Drive-by of 24-0670, an act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
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2:37 PM
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Constituent Service Time
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
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3:30 PM
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H.849 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2024 legislative session
Technical corrections amendment vote
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Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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3:39 PM
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Adjourn
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9:45 AM
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H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Vote on Appropriations Amendment and Donahue Amendment
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Sponsor
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
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10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
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1:00 PM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Mark-up and vote
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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1:15 PM
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S.154 - An act relating to the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System
Mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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1:30 PM
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H.641 - An act relating to authorizing boards of abatement to hear like cases as a class
Testimony, possible mark-up and vote
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Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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2:30 PM
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15 Minute Break
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2:45 PM
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H.140 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants
Testimony
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Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
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Belan Antensaye, Programs Director, Vermont Health Equity Initiative
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Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
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3:30 PM
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An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting
Review of H.850, testimony, and committee discussion
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Tim Arsenault, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
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Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Assocation
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Casey Toof, Sponsor of the Amendment
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9:00 AM
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H.644 - An act relating to access to records by individuals who were in foster care
Vote
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:15 AM
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
Mark-up and vote
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Rep. Esme Cole, Sponsor
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:30 AM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Committee discussion and possible vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Committee discussion and possible vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
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10:45 AM
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15 Minute Break
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11:10 AM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Continued
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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11:30 AM
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H.845 - An act relating to designating November as Vermont Month of the Veteran
Per House Rule 44b, vote to strike-all short form bill and turn into a long form bill
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
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11:52 AM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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H.872 - An act relating to miscellaneous updates to the powers of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and the duties of law enforcement officers
Possible mark-up and vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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1:40 PM
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Break
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1:55 PM
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H.872 - An act relating to miscellaneous updates to the powers of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and the duties of law enforcement officers
Continued, vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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2:00 PM
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H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability
Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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2:10 PM
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H.845 - An act relating to designating November as Vermont Month of the Veteran
Continued discussion
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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2:20 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Continued
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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3:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:10 AM
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H.869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2
Bill introduction and walk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Stephanie Jerome, Sponsor
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9:23 AM
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H.862 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Wallk-through
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:29 AM
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H.518 - An act relating to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex
Senate Proposal of Amendment vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:35 AM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Amendment
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:40 AM
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Committee Discussion & Organization
Discussion about bills on the Floor and bills referred to money committees.
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9:44 AM
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H.862 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Bill introduction
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Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor
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Rep. Francis McFaun, Co-sponsor
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9:53 AM
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H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home
Amendment straw poll vote
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9:54 AM
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Committee Meeting
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:05 AM
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Security Briefing
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Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-at-Arms, Vermont State House
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Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms Emeritus, Vermont General Assembly
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John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
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Kevin Williams, Acting Chief, Capitol Police Department
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9:30 AM
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H.862 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:40 AM
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H.884 - An act relating to the modernization of governance for the St. Albans Cemetery Association
Introduction, testimony and walk-through
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Joseph Cahill, Legal Assistant, St. Albans Cemetery Association
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:53 AM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Brennan Amendment
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Rep. Patrick Brennan, Sponsor
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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10:17 AM
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H.869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2
Testimony, mark-up and vote
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Raymond Counter, Water Superintendent/Manager, Brandon Fire District No 1
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10:25 AM
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Break
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11:30 AM
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H.862 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre
Continued, vote
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H.869 - An act relating to approval of the merger of Brandon Fire District No. 1 and Brandon Fire District No. 2
Continued, vote
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11:45 AM
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H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs
Walker Amendment
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Rep. Matt Walker, Sponsor
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12:00 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
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9:00 AM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Testimony, possible mark-up and possible vote
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Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
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Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
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Kristen Lajeunesse, Executive Assistant, Green Mountain Care Board
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10:00 AM
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S.220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Testimony
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Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
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Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
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Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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11:00 AM
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15 Minute Break
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11:15 AM
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S.220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Continued
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Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
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Alison Despathy, Parent, Danville
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11:30 AM
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H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
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15 min. after Floor
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H.606 - An act relating to professional licensure and immigration status
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Committee discussion
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3:00 PM
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Committee Discussion and Agenda Planning
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3:08 PM
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Adjourn
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9:00 AM
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H.844 - An act relating to appeal rights for extraterritorial users of municipal water and sewer systems
Introduction, walk-through, and testimony
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. David Durfee, Sponsor
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Art Whitman, Former Chair of Selectboard, Shaftsbury
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9:40 AM
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S.220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Mark-up and possible vote
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Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
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Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:50 AM
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Break
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10:30 AM
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S.220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries
Committee discussion and possible vote
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10:55 AM
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S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Introduction
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter
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11:15 AM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Review new draft, committee discussion, possible vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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11:40 AM
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S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Testimony
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Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
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11:50 AM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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House Floor
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4:30 PM
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S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee
Vote
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4:35 PM
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S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law
Possible mark-up and possible vote
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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4:50 PM
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Adjourn
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9:00 AM
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H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:15 AM
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H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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9:20 AM
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H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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10:00 AM
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House Floor
House Floor times are subject to change
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:20 PM
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H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Straw poll on Senate Proposal of Amendment
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1:45 PM
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House Floor
House Floor times are subject to change
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3:00 PM
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H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Naturopathic Association
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3:30 PM
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House Floor
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4:13 PM
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H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments
Donahue amendment
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Amendment Sponsor
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James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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4:45 PM
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House Floor