2023-2024 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Human Services (Room 46)
The House Committee on Human Services considers matters relating to improving the well-being of individuals and families, including children, individuals with disabilities, and older Vermonters, and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
- 3:45 PM
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Committee Organizational Meeting
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:00 AM
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Joint Assembly
Canvassing Committee Results
- 11:00 AM
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Caucus of the Whole
House rules and decorum
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Inaugural Address
Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
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Caucus of the Whole
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch and Caucuses
- 1:15 PM
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Committee Organization and Priorities
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Agency of Human Services
Overview
Joint hearing with House Committee on Health Care-
Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
- 9:05 AM
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Break
- 9:20 AM
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Probing Equity Questions
Committee Discussion
- 10:00 AM
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Last Biennium's Bills Passed by House Human Services Committee
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
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Committee Discussion and Planning
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Last Biennium's Bills Passed by House Human Services Committee
Continued
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:00 PM
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Vermont Legal Aid
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Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
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Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
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Rachel Seelig, Director, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
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Mike Fisher, Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Department Overview
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Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Status of bill passed last biennium:
-H.720 (Act 186)
-H.153
-S.206 (Act 113)-
Angela Smith- Dieng, Director, Adult Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Angela Smith- Dieng, Director, Adult Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
- 11:40 AM
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H.1 - An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services
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Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.1 - An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services
Walk-through & Committee discussion
Committee vote-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:25 PM
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Committee Values & Principles
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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Committee Values & Principles
(continued)
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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Department of Health
Department Overview
Status of bills passed last biennium
-H.628 (Act 88)
-S.74 (Act 97)
-S.90 (Act 149)
-S.20 (Act 36)
-H.711 (Act 118)
-H.225 (Act 46)
-H.728-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
- 11:45 AM
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Committee Budget Assignments
Discussion
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Department for Children and Families
Department Overview
Status of bills passed last biennium
-S.72 (Act 101)
-H.171 (Act 45)
-H.464 (Act 133)-
Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, 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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Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Committee discussion
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Alzheimer's Association
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Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
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Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
- 3:10 PM
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Vermont Food Bank
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John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
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Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
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John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study
Presentation
Joint hearing with Senate Health & Welfare. Meeting will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.-
Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
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Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
- 10:00 AM
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On-site Visit
Jenna's Promise, Johnson, Vermont
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:15 AM
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Homelessness Awareness Day
Joint hearing with House Committee on General and Housing
Meeting will be livestreamed here:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-general-and-housing.-
Kim Anetsberger, Executive Director, Lamoille Community House, Hyde Park
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Kara Casey, Director of Economic Development, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Jennie Davis, Family Outreach and Assessment Coordinator, Champlain Valley School District
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Rick DeAngelis, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Haven, Barre
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Seth Gleason, Resident, Charter House, MIddlebury
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Amanda Hilliker, Housing Coordinator, Voices Against Violence, St Albans
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Marie Lennon, Board Member, Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness
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Robert Little, Director of Community Development, RuralEdge
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Colby Lynch, Resident, Hilltop Inn, Berlin, VT
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Kathi Partlow, Housing and Community Development Manager, Family Center of Washington County
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Sarah Phillips, Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
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Michael Redmond, Executive Director, Upper Valley Haven
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Stephanie Vandal, Landlord Liaison, Springfield Supportive Housing
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Kim Anetsberger, Executive Director, Lamoille Community House, Hyde Park
- 10:00 AM
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Break
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Homelessness Awareness Day
Continuation from above
- 11:30 AM
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RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study
Independent member study time - will not be livestreamed
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study
Committee discussion
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
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Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
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Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Budget Adjustment Act
Committee members independent work time, will not be livestreamed
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Budget Address
- 2:00 PM
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Plan for Justice-Involved Youth
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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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
- 2:50 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Committee discussion
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:50 PM
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Break
- 3:00 PM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Committee discussion, continued
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Budget Adjustment Act
Review Committee memo to House Appropriations
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:50 AM
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Committee Principles
Committee discussion
- 11:00 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee discussion
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Junior League of Champlain Valley Diaper Bank
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Amanda Herzberger, Committee Chair, Junior League of Champlain Valley Diaper Bank
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Amanda Herzberger, Committee Chair, Junior League of Champlain Valley Diaper Bank
- 1:30 PM
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Nutrition Programs for Older Vermonters
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Angela Smith- Dieng, Director, Adult Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Deanna Jones, Chair, Vermont Association of Senior Centers and Meal Sites
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Angela Smith- Dieng, Director, Adult Services, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Act 167 Report
Joint hearing with House Committee on Health Care and Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
Meeting will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-health-and-welfare.-
Sarah Kinsler, Director of Health Systems Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
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Sarah Lindberg, Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
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Sarah Kinsler, Director of Health Systems Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Agency of Human Services
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Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
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Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
- 12:15 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Agency of Human Services - Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Followed by ethics training
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:15 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Agency of Human Services - Department for Children and Families
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Harry Chen, Interim 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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Megan Smeaton, Director, Business Office, Department for Children and Families
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Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 11:23 AM
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Break
- 11:35 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Agency of Human Services - Department for Children and Families (Continued)
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Harry Chen, Interim 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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Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
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Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY 2024 Budget
Individual member work time
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Adjourn
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Agency of Human Services - Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Mental Health Advocacy
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Kathleen Kilbourne, Executive Director, Center for Health and Learning
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Matthew LeFluer, Community Member, Statewide Community Advisory
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Kathleen Kilbourne, Executive Director, Center for Health and Learning
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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On-site Visit
Washington County Mental Health
Joint visit with House Committee on Health Care - 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee members independent work time
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Global Commitment
Review
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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Security Briefing
This meeting will not be livestreamed.
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Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
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Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
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Janet Miller, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
- 11:15 AM
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Adult Protective Services
Committee discussion of potential changes
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee members independent work time
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee members independent work time
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:05 AM
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Conflict-Free Case Management
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Dylan Frazer, Deputy Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
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Dylan Frazer, Deputy Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
- 11:45 AM
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Support and Services At Home
SASH and SASH for All
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Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
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Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square
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Christine Hazzard, Executive Director, Brattleboro Housing Partnership
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Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch
- After Lunch
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Individual Member Work
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 1:00 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Review definitions
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
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Shawna Mead, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
- 2:20 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
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Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
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Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
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Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
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Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
- 9:15 AM
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Governor's Proposed FY 2024 Budget
AHS Budget - Committee members' individual work time
- 11:00 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Miranda Coryell, Citizen, Essex Junction
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Miranda Coryell, Citizen, Essex Junction
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- 1:30 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Elizabeth Anderson, Director, Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit
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Elizabeth Anderson, Director, Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit
- 2:20 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
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Karen Topper, Administrative Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
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Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Developmental Services
Payment Reform
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Jessica Bernard, Deputy Director of Payment Reform, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Jessica Bernard, Deputy Director of Payment Reform, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
- 10:00 AM
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Supports for Justice-Involved Youth
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, House Committee On Human Services
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, House Committee On Human Services
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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Parent Child Centers
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Amy Johnson, Director, Children, Youth & Family Division, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
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Josh Miller, Executive Director, Janet S. Munt Family Room
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Amy Johnson, Director, Children, Youth & Family Division, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
- 11:30 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws
Walk-through
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Diana Barnard, Associate Professor of Family Medicine; Lead Physician Palliative Medicine Services, UVMHN Porter Medical Center
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Betsy Walkerman, President, Patient Choices Vermont
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Diana Barnard, Associate Professor of Family Medicine; Lead Physician Palliative Medicine Services, UVMHN Porter Medical Center
- 2:00 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
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Joanne Larsen, Community Services Manager, United Counseling Services
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Julie Cunningham, Executive Director, Families First
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
Discrimination Prevention Training to follow
- 11:15 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 11:45 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
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Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
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Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
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Aaron Ferenc, Interim Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
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Joseph Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions
- 12:20 PM
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Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Check-in on Committee members' budget assignments
- 12:50 PM
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Lunch
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses
- 11:30 AM
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VSEA State House Day
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Trissie Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Department for Children and Families
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Renee Hamel, Social Services Supervisor, Department for Children and Families
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Trissie Casanova, VT Deputy Compact Administrator ICPC/ICJ, Department for Children and Families
- 12:15 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws
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Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life
- 1:20 PM
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Break
- 1:40 PM
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H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws
Mark-up and vote
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Juvenile Justice
Review of H.175, Juvenile Justice Plan
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Amy Davenport, Vice Chair, Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Amy Davenport, Vice Chair, Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Vermont Recovery Partners
Budget needs
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Gary DeCarolis, Executive Director, Vermont Recovery Network
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Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc
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Gary DeCarolis, Executive Director, Vermont Recovery Network
- 9:50 AM
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Syringe Service Providers
Budget needs
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Theresa Vezina, Associate Director, Vermont CARES
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Theresa Vezina, Associate Director, Vermont CARES
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Vermont Creative Economy Day
Substance-free Open Stage Program
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Anne Campbell, Education Director, Catamount Arts
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Cheryl Chandler, Director for Substance Misuse Prevention, Northern Vermont Regional Hospital
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Anne Campbell, Education Director, Catamount Arts
- 10:50 AM
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Individual Member Work
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Walk-through
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
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John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
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Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 10:00 AM
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Residential Care Rate Study
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Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
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Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Session
Election of the Sergeant-at-Arms
Election of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College - 11:45 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Global Commitment
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
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Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
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Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
- 1:45 PM
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Medicaid Renewals
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Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
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Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
- 2:15 PM
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SNAP Program
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Joe Edson, SNAP User, Barre Town
-
Robert Patterson, Vice President of Human Resources and Clinical Operations, Central Vermont Medical Center
-
John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
-
Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
-
Joe Edson, SNAP User, Barre Town
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
-
Hunger Free Vermont
Budget needs
-
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
-
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:20 AM
-
Human Resources
-
Arlene Donovan, Director, Legislative Office of Human Resources
-
Arlene Donovan, Director, Legislative Office of Human Resources
- 10:30 AM
-
Vermont Legal Aid
Appropriation request
-
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
- 11:00 AM
-
Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Day
-
Molly Dugan, Co-Chair, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
-
Heidi Lacey, Executive Director, Charter House Coalition
-
Elise Shanbacker, Executive Director, Addison County Community Trust
-
Lindsay Thrall, Connections Program Manager, Evernorth
-
Molly Dugan, Co-Chair, Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
-
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses
- 11:30 AM
-
H.112 - An act relating to opioid use disorder response services
-
Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor
-
Rep. Taylor Small, Sponsor
- 11:40 AM
-
H.241 - An act relating to recovery residences
-
Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Sponsor
-
Rep. Joseph "Chip" Troiano, Sponsor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
-
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 2:15 PM
-
Break
- 2:25 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up, continued
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Section 7
-
Kenneth A Feder, Assistant Scientist, Department of Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
-
Monica Caserta Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer, Office of Governor
-
Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
-
Kenneth A Feder, Assistant Scientist, Department of Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
-
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
- 2:00 PM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Section 7
-
Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
-
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
-
Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
- 2:25 PM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Section 6
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences
-
Christopher Nordle, Nordle & Company, PLLC, Vermont Foundation of Recovery
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction
Walk-through
-
Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:10 AM
-
H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction
-
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
-
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
- 9:25 AM
-
H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction
-
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
-
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
- 10:00 AM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
-
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee discussion of priorities
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
- 1:30 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee discussion of priorities
-
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
-
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
-
Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 10:30 AM
-
H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction
Committee discussion
-
Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:45 AM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Mark-up
-
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Overdose Prevention Sites
-
Ed Baker, Host/Producer, Addiction Recovery Channel VT
-
Brandon DL Marshall, Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health
-
Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, City of Burlington, Co-Chair Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
-
Kailin See, Senior Director of Programs, OnPoint NYC
-
Ed Baker, Host/Producer, Addiction Recovery Channel VT
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction
Committee discussion and vote
-
Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:15 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Review Committee memo to House Appropriations
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:05 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Committee discussion
-
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
- 4:50 PM
-
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Disability Awareness Day
Self-Advocates and Families
-
Tony Buck, Self-Advocate, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered
-
Sarah Launderville, President, Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights
-
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
-
Ed Paquin, Resident, Disabilities Rights Vermont
-
Georgann Pedrotty, Parent, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
-
Jess Traverse, Self-Advocate, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered
-
Tony Buck, Self-Advocate, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered
- 10:00 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Committee discussion
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
- 10:25 AM
-
Break
- 10:40 AM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee memo to House Appropriations
- 11:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Med-Watch
-
Kimberly Blake, University of Vermont Medical Center
-
Fred Lord, CEO, Medical Director, and Chairman of the Board, CT Valley Addiction Recovery, Inc.
-
Kimberly Blake, University of Vermont Medical Center
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 3:00 PM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Syringe Disposal Programs
-
Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
-
Theresa Vezina, Executive Director, Vermont CARES
-
Heather Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
- 3:35 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee memo to House Appropriations
- 3:50 AM
-
Break
- 4:00 PM
-
Governor's Proposed FY2024 Budget
Committee memo to House Appropriations
- 4:55 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Update on Opioid Antagonist Statute & Liability Protection for Syringe Service Providers
-
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
-
Gary DeCarolis, Executive Director, Vermont Recovery Network
-
Samba Diallo, AIDS Project of Southern Vermont
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
-
Laura Byrne, Executive Director, HIV/HCV Resource Center
- 10:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Section 6
-
Caroline Butler, Johnson Health Center
-
Daniel Franklin, Chief Operating Officer, Jenna's Promise
-
Gregory Tatro, Jenna's Promise
-
Greg Tatro, Founder/Director, Jenna's Promise
-
Caroline Butler, Johnson Health Center
- 10:45 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Committee discussion
- -
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Committee discussion
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 11:50 AM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Update on Committee activity
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Review of Draft 2.4
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Sections 8, 9, and 10
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
-
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Medical Society
-
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
- 1:45 PM
-
Proposed Changes in Medical Cannabis Programs
Review of H.270
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
-
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
-
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Medical Society
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
- 3:00 PM
-
CMS QUality Measures
-
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
-
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
- 3:25 PM
-
Proposed Changes in Medical Cannabis Programs
Committee discussion of H.270
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Section 1
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
-
Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
- 9:20 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Committee discussion
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
-
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
-
Joey Leclair, Citizen
-
Justin Morrill, Citizen
-
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
- 11:25 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
-
Brenda Siegel, Policy Advocate
-
Brenda Siegel, Policy Advocate
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Review of comments from House Committee on Judiciary
-
Rep. Joseph Andriano, House Committee on General and Housing
-
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Rep. Joseph Andriano, House Committee on General and Housing
- 2:20 PM
-
Workforce
-
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
-
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners
- 2:30 PM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Continued from earlier
-
Brenda Siegel, Policy Advocate
-
Brenda Siegel, Policy Advocate
- 3:18 PM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Committee discussion and vote
-
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Mark-up
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:45 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Section 8 of draft 2.4
-
Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
-
Michael Rapaport, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
-
Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
- 11:45 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Prior authorization and MAT
-
Katie Marvin, Vice President, Vermont Medical Society, Lamoille Health Partners
-
Katie Marvin, Vice President, Vermont Medical Society, Lamoille Health Partners
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:30 PM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Committee discussion
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Committee discussion and vote
-
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Noyes Amendment
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses & Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
Preschool Development Grant
Update
-
Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
-
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Director, Vermont Department of Health
-
Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
- 2:40 PM
-
Green Mountain Support Services
Update on operations
-
Elizabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
-
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Elizabeth Walters, Interim Executive Director, Green Mountain Support Services
-
Elizabeth Sightler, Executive Director, Champlain Community Services
- 3:10 PM
-
Break
- 3:15 PM
-
Parent Child Center Network
Act 150 of 2022
-
Christie Binzen, Coordinator, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
-
Claire Kendall, Co-Director, Family Center of Washington County
-
Christie Binzen, Coordinator, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS)
Update on status of program
-
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
Department for Children and Families
-
Rachel Edens, Director of Race, Gender, Equity and Accessibility, Department for Children and Families
-
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Rachel Edens, Director of Race, Gender, Equity and Accessibility, Department for Children and Families
- 11:13 AM
-
Housing Update
-
Rep. Jubilee McGill, House Committee On Human Services
-
Rep. Taylor Small, House Committee On Human Services
-
Rep. Jubilee McGill, House Committee On Human Services
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
-
Office of the Child, Youth, and Family Advocate
-
Matthew Bernstein, Child, Youth, and Family Advocate
-
Matthew Bernstein, Child, Youth, and Family Advocate
- 10:00 AM
-
Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
-
Julie Abrahamson, Developmental Disabilities Residential Program Developer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Jennifer Garabedian, Director, Developmental Disabilities Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-
Julie Abrahamson, Developmental Disabilities Residential Program Developer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
- 10:30 AM
-
Break
- 10:50 AM
-
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
-
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
-
Scott Pavek, Substance Use Policy Analyst, City of Burlington, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
-
Rep. Dane Whitman, House Committee on Human Services, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
-
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:15 PM
-
Lunch
- 12:45 PM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FY24 Budget
Consideration of emergency housing amendment
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Joint Assembly
Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges
- After Joint Assembly
-
House Floor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
-
FY24 Budget
Vote on H.494 amendment
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00 AM
-
H.208 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Walk-through
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
-
H.300 - An act relating to establishing the Afterschool and Summer Care Grant Program and Special Fund
Walk-through
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:15 AM
-
Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.403 - An act relating to inequities in child care grants
Bill introduction
-
Rep. Chris Taylor, Sponsor
-
Rep. Chris Taylor, Sponsor
- 10:40 AM
-
H.340 - An act relating to the Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Bill introduction
-
Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor
-
Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor
- 10:50 AM
-
Break
- 11:00 AM
-
H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Consideration of Parsons Amendment
-
Rep. Joseph Parsons, Sponsor of Amendment
-
Rep. Joseph Parsons, Sponsor of Amendment
- 11:20 AM
-
Lunch
- 12:00 PM
-
Caucus of the Whole
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
FY24 Budget
Discussion and vote on H.494 amendment, draft 4.1
- 10:00 AM
-
Break
- 10:15 AM
-
Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Financing strategies for child care
-
Kate Ritter, Cost Modeling Manager, Children's Funding Project
-
Kate Ritter, Cost Modeling Manager, Children's Funding Project
- 11:00 AM
-
Child Care and Early Childhood Education
National best practices in pre-kindergarten education; Vermont's current universal pre-kindergarten program in comparison to national benchmarks
-
GG Weisenfeld, Senior ECE Policy Specialist, National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
-
GG Weisenfeld, Senior ECE Policy Specialist, National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Vermont child care and early childhood systems
-
Nasha Patel, Consultant, Watershed Advisors
-
Nasha Patel, Consultant, Watershed Advisors
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
-
House Floor
- After Floor
-
Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Introduction and walk-through of S.56
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
- 2:10 PM
-
Break
- 2:15 PM
-
Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Overview of CCFAP for providers and families;
Interaction with Head Start-
Emily Hazard, Child Care Benefits Director, Department for Children and Families
-
Renee Kelly, Head Start Collaboration Director, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
-
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Emily Hazard, Child Care Benefits Director, Department for Children and Families
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Child Care and Early Childhood Education
National best practices for early childhood educator compensation
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Lauren Hogan, Managing Director of Policy & Professional Advancement, National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Lauren Hogan, Managing Director of Policy & Professional Advancement, National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 9:00 AM
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Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Financial impact of S.56
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Equitable early childhood education systems
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Shantel Meek, Executive Director, Children's Equity Project
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Shantel Meek, Executive Director, Children's Equity Project
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Best practices for early childhood educator compensation
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Sharron Harrington, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
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Susan Titterton, Program Coordinator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
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Sharron Harrington, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
- 9:20 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Comment on S.56 and H.208
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Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
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Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
- 11:30 AM
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Prevention Day
Our Voices Xposed (OVX) Rally
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Jacob Howe, Student, Leland and Gray Union High School
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Luis Vargas, Student Assistant Program Counselor, Leland and Gray Union High School
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Jacob Howe, Student, Leland and Gray Union High School
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:15 PM
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Child Care Financial Assistance Program
Report on attendance vs. enrollment method of paying providers
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Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Comment on S.56 and H.208
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Jen Horwitz, Policy and Research Director, Let's Grow Kids
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Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Katie Salina, Policy and Research Analyst, Let's Grow Kids
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Jen Horwitz, Policy and Research Director, Let's Grow Kids
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Comment on S.56 and H.208
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Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
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Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
- 11:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Maybeline Lopez, Director of Early Learning, Winooski School District
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Nicole Mace, Finance Manager, Winooski School District
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Maybeline Lopez, Director of Early Learning, Winooski School District
- 11:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
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Sherry Sousa, Superintendent, Windsor Central Supervisory Union
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Christy Swenson, Head Start Director, Capstone Community Action Council, Co-Chair, Vermont Head Start Association
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Christy Swenson, Head Start Director, Capstone Community Action Council, Co-Chair, Vermont Head Start Association
- 1:30 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Dimitri Garder, Co-Chair, Early Care and Learning Task Force, Vermont Business Roundtable
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Dimitri Garder, Co-Chair, Early Care and Learning Task Force, Vermont Business Roundtable
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
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Michelle Faust, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services
- 3:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Shabnam Beth Nolan, Executive Director, King Street Center
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Shabnam Beth Nolan, Executive Director, King Street Center
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Chloe Learey, Executive Director, Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development
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Chloe Learey, Executive Director, Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development
- 9:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Meghan Meszkat, Director of Early Childhood Education, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
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Meghan Meszkat, Director of Early Childhood Education, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
- 10:10 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
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Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Eric Sorkin, Co-owner, Runamok Maple
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Eric Sorkin, Co-owner, Runamok Maple
- 10:45 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Nellie Marvel, Parent
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Nellie Marvel, Parent
- 11:40 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 1:45 PM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
Walk-through
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- 3:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
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Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Elissa Johnsen, Parent, Milton
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Elissa Johnsen, Parent, Milton
- 9:25 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Sithembiso Muhlauri, Registered Home Childcare Provider, White River Junction
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Sithembiso Muhlauri, Registered Home Childcare Provider, White River Junction
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Overview of draft 2.1
- 10:45 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
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Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:15 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Erin Roche, Vermont Director, First Children's Finance
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Erin Roche, Vermont Director, First Children's Finance
- 2:45 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Walk-through of draft 2.1
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Walk-through and mark-up
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Kelley Hackett, Registered Home Childcare Provider
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Kelley Hackett, Registered Home Childcare Provider
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Rebecca Kerr, Director and Owner, A.R.K. Childcare
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Rebecca Kerr, Director and Owner, A.R.K. Childcare
- 1:30 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Mark-up
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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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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, April 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 2:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Mark-up
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:25 PM
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Break
- 3:35 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor and Caucuses
- 11:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Kiona Baez Heath, Families of Color Advisory Committee, Charlotte
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Kiona Baez Heath, Families of Color Advisory Committee, Charlotte
- 1:35 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Committee discussion
- 1:45 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Mark-up & testimony
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Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
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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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Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
- 3:30 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:10 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Mark-up & discussion
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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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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:10 AM
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Break
- 9:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Committee discussion
-
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
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Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
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Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
- 10:50 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Mark-up & discussion
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:30 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Mark-up
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:15 PM
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Break
- 5:00 PM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Vote
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
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Kaili Kuiper, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
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Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
Mark-up & testimony
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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
- 1:35 PM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
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Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 3:20 PM
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H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Review of Senate changes
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
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Forensic Facility Bill
Review of S.89
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:00 AM
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Forensic Facility Bill
Testimony on S.89
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Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
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Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
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Barbara Prine, Attorney, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
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Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
- 9:35 AM
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Forensic Facility Bill
Testimony on S.89
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
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Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Grace Keller, Chair, Vermont Overdose Prevention Network
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Scott Pavek, Substance Use Policy Analyst, City of Burlington, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
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Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
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Grace Keller, Chair, Vermont Overdose Prevention Network
- 11:35 AM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Dalyce Sather, Executive Director, Northreach Society
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Dalyce Sather, Executive Director, Northreach Society
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:00 PM
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Forensic Facility Bill
Committee discussion of S.89
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
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Mark Langan, Chair, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
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Mark Langan, Chair, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
- 9:30 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
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Zachary Hughes, Vice President of the Board, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
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Zachary Hughes, Vice President of the Board, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
- 9:45 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
Mark-up
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
- 10:00 AM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
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Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
- 10:20 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 11:00 AM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Brandon DL Marshall, Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health
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Brandon DL Marshall, Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
Mark-up
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.469 - An act relating to allowing remote witnesses and explainers for a Ulysses clause in an advance directive
Vote
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:45 AM
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H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Committee discussion of proposed further amendment
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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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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
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Caroline Butler, Nurse Practitioner, Johnson Health Center
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Caroline Butler, Nurse Practitioner, Johnson Health Center
- 1:22 PM
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Break
- 1:35 PM
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H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Discussion of proposed further amendment
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
- 2:30 PM
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House Floor
- 2:55 PM
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H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses
Vote on proposed further amendment
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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Adjourn
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Discrimination Prevention Training for Members
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch & Caucuses
- 2:10 PM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
Committee discussion
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Reporter
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Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Reporter
- 9:20 AM
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Break
- 9:45 AM
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S.25 - An act relating to regulating cosmetic and menstrual products containing certain chemicals and chemical classes and textiles and athletic turf fields containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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Sen. Terry Williams, Reporter
-
Sen. Terry Williams, Reporter
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids
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L.E. Faricy, Pediatric Pulmonologist, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
-
L.E. Faricy, Pediatric Pulmonologist, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
- 1:40 PM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
Draft 3.3 walk-through & mark-up
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:30 PM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
Draft 4.2 walk-through of changes & discussion
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Joe Magee, City Council Member, City Of Burlington
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 12:30 PM
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H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use
Discussion & vote
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction
Discussion of Senate changes
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After Floor
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Review of House Committee on Ways & Means amendment
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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House Floor
- 3:00 PM
-
House Floor
As needed
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education
Straw poll vote on amendments:
Wood amendment
House Ways & Means amendment
House Appropriations amendment - 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Lunch
- 2:00 PM
-
House Floor
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Child Care Bill
Review of H.217 and amendments
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Rep. Mark Higley, Amendment Sponsor, Orleans-Lamoille
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Mark Higley, Amendment Sponsor, Orleans-Lamoille
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- -
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Caucuses & Lunch
- 1:15 PM
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Child Care Bill
Review of new amendment to H.217
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:30 PM
-
House Floor
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
summary of as-passed by the Senate
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- -
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H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
amendment - General Assistance Emergency Housing Transition
-
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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Act 81 An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Overview
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Act 81 An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Status and challenges on the local level
Connections with AHS, Case Management Services,Eligibilty
Determinations, Other Supports-
Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
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Angus Chaney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
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Mary Cohen, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
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Rebecca Duprey, Motel Program, Lived Experience
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Addie Lentzner, Student Advocate, Middlebury College
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Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
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Bryan Plant, Tenant, Lived Experience
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Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
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Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
- 11:45 AM
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Questions and Answers
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Act 81 An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition
Continued Testimony
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Kara Casey, Board Member, Housing and Homelessness Alliance
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Chloe Collins, Executive Director, Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless
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Kerri Duquette-Hoffman, Field Director Chittenden County, Department for Children and Families
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Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Sarah Russell, Co Chair, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
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Kara Casey, Board Member, Housing and Homelessness Alliance
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn