2023-2024 Session
Change SessionHouse Committee on Corrections and Institutions (Room 34)
The House Committee on Corrections and Institutions considers matters relating to Vermont’s State bonding as it relates to the financing of State-owned properties, State preservation initiatives, climate change mitigation, and water quality; and the Department of Corrections’ role in the criminal justice system, and other similar policies.
Previous Meetings - Full Report
Summary ReportWednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Convenes
- 1:30 PM
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House Floor
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
- 1:10 PM
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Review of the FY 22-23 Capital Bill
Background information for new members in the committee
Capital Bill spreadsheet-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 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
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:35 PM
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Buildings and General Services Department Overview
Staff introductions
Department overview
How the Capital Bill is formulated-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David DiBiase, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jonathan Griffin, Program Chief, Design and Construction Division, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Brian Sewell, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:00 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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Capital Bill FY 22-23
Review of bill language
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:30 PM
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State House HVAC System
Project background
Tour of system-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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BGS Phases of Building Construction
Understanding the steps of project development
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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State of Vermont Bonding Capacity
Overview of process
Latest Capital Debt Affordability Advisory Committee Report-
Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
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Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
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Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
- 11:40 AM
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Committee Discussion
Committee questions and discussion related to testimony
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Department of Corrections Overview and Updates
Greeting from the Commissioner
Staff introductions
Department overview
New initiatives-
Kristin Calver, Financial Director II, Department of Corrections
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Jim Rice, Director of the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance, Department of Corrections
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Kristin Calver, Financial Director II, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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H.34 - An act relating to studying the feasibility of a State-owned public restroom near the Capitol Complex
Introduction and overview
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Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
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Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Capital Projects FY 22-23
Updates on projects
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jonathan Griffin, Program Chief, Design and Construction Division, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:35 AM
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Women's Correctional Facility
BGS update
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:25 PM
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River Valley Therapeutic Residence
Project background
Construction update
Programming-
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 2:25 PM
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H.34 - An act relating to studying the feasibility of a State-owned public restroom near the Capitol Complex
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Bill Fraser, City Manager, Montpelier
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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State House Security Update
Meeting will not be livestreamed
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Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
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Matthew Romei, Chief of Capitol Police, Vermont Legislature
- 4:45 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Vermont Legal Aid
Overview of the organization
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Rachel Seelig, Director, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
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Rachel Seelig, Director, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
- 10:30 AM
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FY 23 Capital Budget Adjustment
Spreadsheet
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:35 AM
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Capital Projects FY 22-23
Updates on projects
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jonathan Griffin, Program Chief, Design and Construction Division, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
Field trip planning
- 12:30 PM
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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
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Committee Discussion
Field trip planning
- 1:00 PM
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Justice Reinvestment II
Council of State Governments background information
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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Justice Reinvestment II
Department of Corrections updates - funding and project expenditures
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Kristin Calver, Financial Lead, Department of Corrections
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
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Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
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Kristin Calver, Financial Lead, Department of Corrections
- 3:35 PM
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FY23 General Fund Budget Adjustment
Update from House Appropriations - Justice Reinvestment II Funding
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Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
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Rep. Trevor Squirrell, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:00 AM
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Committee Field Trip
Buildings and General Services projects - parking garage at 108 Cherry Street, Williston Public Safety Building, and the River Valley Therapeutic Residence
- 4:00 PM
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Return to the State House
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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Prison Research and Innovation Network
UVM, Urban Institute and Department of Corrections Partnership
2022 Prison Climate Survey Results-
Abigail Crocker, Professor, University of Vermont, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Bradley Goodhale, Prison Research and Innovation Network Manager, Department of Corrections
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Jesse Jannetta, Senior Policy Fellow, Urban Institute
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Abigail Crocker, Professor, University of Vermont, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- 11:20 AM
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FY 23 Capital Budget Adjustment
Walk-through bill language
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 12:40 PM
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Department of Corrections Prison Facility Data
Incarcerated individuals profile data
Bed count data-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
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Jessica King-Mohr, Lead Research Analyst, Department of Corrections
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Joshua Rutherford, Director of Classification and Facility Designation, Department of Corrections
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 2:30 PM
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Justice Reinvestment II
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence - funding and project expenditures
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
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Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Governor's Recommended FY 2023 Budget Adjustment Proposal
Discuss provisions related to House Corrections and Institutions
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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H.25 - An act relating to feasibility study for operating a child care facility in a State building
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Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor
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Rep. Peter Anthony, Sponsor
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Committee Meeting
Discussion of schedule moving forward after receiving the Governor's Capital Bill Proposal
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Governor's Budget Address
- 2:10 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
High level overview after Governor's Budget Address
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Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
- 2:40 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
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2023 Budget Adjustment Proposal
Discussion of relevant provisions. Recommendations to House Appropriations.
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Kristin Calver, Financial Lead, Department of Corrections
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
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Kristin Calver, Financial Lead, Department of Corrections
- 1:25 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Committee walk-through of spreadsheet
- 3:00 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Administration's presentation of their proposal
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Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
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Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
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Tim Metayer, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance & Management
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Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 1: Department of Buildings and General Services
Discussion of proposed capital projects.-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Continued Testimony
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 12:45 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Explanation of the Capital Expenditure Cash Fund (CECF)
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 1:50 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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Department of Corrections Medication Assisted Treatment
Overview
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Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
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Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 1: Department of Buildings and General Services
Discussion of proposed capital projects-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 9:50 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 8: Vermont State Colleges
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
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Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
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Judicial Process Through the Courts
Description of initial judicial procedures when an individual is charged with a crime
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
- 2:00 PM
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Act 56, An act related to miscellaneous Department of Corrections-related amendments
History and walk-through
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 PM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 4: Commerce and Community Development, Lines 52-56
Section 5: Building Communities Grants, Lines 62-63-
Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
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Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 5: Building Communities Grants managed by BGS
Recreational facilities grants
Human services and education facilities grants
Regional economic development grants-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 1:15 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 6: Building Communities Grants - Cultural Facilities Grant Program
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Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
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Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
- 2:30 PM
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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
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 1: Department of Buildings and General Services
Discussion of proposed capital projects.-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:05 PM
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Break
- 2:15 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 3: Judiciary
Washington County Superior Court Renovations-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:05 AM
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Break
- 3:15 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Presentation of the CECF (cash fund) report.
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Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Nicolas Kramer, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance and Management
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Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Building Communities Grants - Agricultural fair capital projects - competitive grants program.
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
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Sen. Robert Norris
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Drew Watson, Agriculture Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
- 9:30 AM
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Break
- 9:40 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 2: Agency of Human Services
Northwest State Correctional Facility booking expansion.-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Nault, Director of Facilities, Department of Corrections
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 10:50 AM
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Break
- 11:00 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Proposed Sale of 108 Cherry Street
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Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
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Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
- 12:00 PM
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Caucus of the Whole
- 1:00 PM
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Women's Reentry Facility
Southern Maine Women's Reentry Center
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Amanda Woolford, Director of Women's Services, Maine Department of Corrections
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Amanda Woolford, Director of Women's Services, Maine Department of Corrections
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 2: Agency of Human Services
DOC Women's Reentry Facility-
Kathy Astemborski, Director of Women's Services, Department of Corrections
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Kathy Astemborski, Director of Women's Services, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:40 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2023 Budget Adjustment Proposal
Department of Children and Families Secure Residential Treatment
Proposed pods to be constructed on state land-
Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Rep. Jessica Brumsted, House Committee On Human Services
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Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Rep. Eileen Dickinson, House Committee on Appropriations
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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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
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:25 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 2: Agency of Human Services, Line 42, DCF Short-term Secure Stabilization Facility
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
- 11:00 AM
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Justice Reinvestment II
Racial disparities in Vermont's criminal justice system.
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
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David D'Amora, Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch Break
- 12:40 PM
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Department of Corrections System Innovations
Description of work
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 2:10 PM
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Department of Corrections System Innovations
VSEA response to proposed 50/50 work/life balance and 12 hour schedules for facility security staff
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 1: Department of Buildings and General Services
Discussion of proposed capital projects-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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H.82 - An act relating to the sale or disposal of Stanley Hall and Wasson Hall
Introduction
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rep. Theresa Wood, Sponsor
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 1:30 PM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Introduction
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Rep. Sara Coffey, Sponsor
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rep. Sara Coffey, Sponsor
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:35 PM
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Committee Discussion
Upcoming testimony. Committee suggestions.
- 12:50 PM
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Committee Disucssion
Upcoming testimony. Committee suggestions.
(Continued testimony after technical issue in previous block) - 1:05 PM
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Department of Corrections System Innovations
Proposed 50/50 work/life balance and 12 hour schedules for facility security staff
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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Department of Corrections System Innovations
Proposed 50/50 work/life balance and 12 hour schedules for facility security staff
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 3:40 PM
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Break
- 3:50 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 1: Buildings and General Services
State House replacement of historic interior finishes.-
David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 10: Clean Water
Agency of Natural Resources - Department of Environmental Conservation, Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Municipal Pollution Control Grants-
Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
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Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:45 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section: Vermont State Colleges
Follow-up testimony on VSCS Ten Year Master Plan-
Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
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Michael Stevens, Facilities Director, Vermont State Colleges
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Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 10:Clean Water, Water Quality Grants
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Nicole Dubuque, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 1:20 PM
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Committee Discussion
Bills in committee and bill priorities.
- 1:40 PM
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Buildings and General Services Energy Office
Overview and update
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Michael Crowley, Commercial and Industrial Program Manager, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jonathan Griffin, Program Chief, Design and Construction Division, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Colin Santee, Commercial and Industrial Program Manager, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
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Brian Sewell, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Michael Crowley, Commercial and Industrial Program Manager, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 10: Clean Water
Agricultural Water Quality Projects
Land Conservation and Water Quality Projects
Section 15: Vermont Housing and Conservation Board-
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
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Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Vermont Police and Fire Academy, Proposed Renovations
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Sherilyn Lafley, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:40 AM
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Lunch Break
- 1:10 PM
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Department of Corrections Inmate Grievance Procedure
Auditor's report.
DOC update.-
Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
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Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
- 2:35 PM
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H.147 - An act relating to creation of the Vermont State Building Security Board
Introduction
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Rep. Carl Demrow, Sponsor
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Rep. Carl Demrow, Sponsor
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
Followed by Discrimination Prevention Training
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 5: Building Communities Grants
Franklin County Field Days Agricultural Fair Capital Projects Grant Request-
Trini Brassard, Assistant Director, Agency of Transportation
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
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Fernand Gagne, Franklin County Field Days
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Sen. Robert Norris
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Rep. Thomas Oliver
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Drew Watson, Agriculture Development Specialist, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Trini Brassard, Assistant Director, Agency of Transportation
- 2:00 PM
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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
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:00 PM
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VSEA State House Day
Meeting with VSEA members
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Shane Gerrity, Franklin/Grand Isle County Chapter President, Correctional Officer II, Vermont State Employees Association
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Christina Granger, VSEA Board of Trustees Member, Probation and Parole Officer II, Vermont State Employees Association
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Leona Watt, Senior Probation and Parole Officer, State of Vermont Corrections
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Shane Gerrity, Franklin/Grand Isle County Chapter President, Correctional Officer II, Vermont State Employees Association
- 12:50 PM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Walk-through and testimony
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 2:05 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 7: University of Vermont
Deferred maintenance and capital project short term plan-
Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont
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Richard Cate, Vice President and CFO, University of Vermont
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 12: Department of Public Safety
Special teams facilities and storage
Rutland field station
Shaftsbury field station
St. Johnsbury field station-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
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Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:45 PM
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Break
- 3:50 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 17: Agency of Transportation
St. Albans, AOT District 8 Maintenance Facility-
Wayne Gammell, Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Services Division, Agency of Transportation
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Todd Law, Deputy Division Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
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Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
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Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
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Wayne Gammell, Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Services Division, Agency of Transportation
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources
State match to supplemental federal EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water Stater Revolving Fund capitalization grants.
State 20% match to federal EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grants.
Waterbury Dam rehabilitation.
Dam Safety Program.-
John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 10:30 AM
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Break
- 10:55 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 2: Agency of Human Services
DCF short-term secure stabilization facility-
Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
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Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Committee on Health Care
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Geoffrey Pippenger, Director of Policy and Planning, Department for Children and Families
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Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
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Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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School Construction
Overview and recent committee testimony
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 1:50 PM
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Creative Economy Day
Vermont Humanities Council work in the correctional system.
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Jonny Flood, Literacy Program Manager, Vermont Humanities Council
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Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
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Jonny Flood, Literacy Program Manager, Vermont Humanities Council
- 2:10 PM
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Break
- 2:20 PM
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Former Southeast State Correctional Facility Proposed Use Survey
Update
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Thomas Kennedy, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources - Forests, Parks and Recreation
Infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement.
Replacement of park maintenance facilities at Gifford Woods and Groton.
3 acre rule compliance
Open access recreational infrastructure.
Implement best management practices at state forests and recreational access points.
Forest park access roads.
Section10: Clean Water
Forestry access road water quality improvements.-
Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
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Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
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Joint Session
Election of the Sergeant of Arms
Election of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College - --
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 9: Agency of Natural Resources
Improving public access to wildlife management areas and maintaining critical management infrastructure.
Access area infrastructure improvements.
Infrastructure maintenance/improvement of Fish and Wildlife buildings including conservation camps.
Hatchery improvements.
Shooting range improvements.-
Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
- 2:10 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
General committee discussion
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Continued testimony from earlier in the week
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 1:10 PM
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Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition legislative day
Joint Hearing with the Senate Committee on Institutions
Meeting held in the Pavilion building, room 270.
Showcase work of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board-
Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
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Erin De Vries, Conservation Director, Vermont River Conservancy
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Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
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Cindy Reid, Director of Development, Cathedral Square Corporation
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Abby White, Vice President of Engagement, Vermont Land Trust
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Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director, Windham and Windsor Housing Trust
- 2:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 16: Vermont Veterans Home
Emergency generator and boiler plant replacement
Brandon and Cardinal renovation design work
Brandon and Cardinal construction
Elevator upgrade
Trenor park house and barn
Maintenance building/garage-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Asa Morin, Chief Operations Officer, Vermont Veterans Home
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 1:30 PM
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Break
- 1:40 PM
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H.82 - An act relating to the sale or disposal of Stanley Hall and Wasson Hall
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager, Town of Waterbury
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Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Mark Pomilio, Economic Development Director, Town of Waterbury
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Rep. Theresa Wood, House Committee On Human Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 11: Military
Franklin County Armory/Readiness Center
NE Region Armory/Readiness Center
Berlin Armory/Readiness Center
Major maintenance-
Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont Military Department
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Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont Military Department
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Jacob Roy, Lieutenant Colonel, Construction and Facilities Management Officer, Vermont Military Department
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Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont Military Department
- 3:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Review of provisions pertaining to the Department of Corrections
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Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
Presentation of HOK report on replacing Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
Meeting in the Pavilion, 109 State Street, Room 267-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jeff Goodale, Director of Justice, HOK Group
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Tabrena Karish, Building Engineer, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Ryan Rohlfs, Senior Associate, Senior Project Architect, HOK Group
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 11:15 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 13: Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Vermont Building at the Eastern States Exposition-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jonathan Griffin, Program Chief, Design and Construction Division, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Trevor Lowell, Farm to Institution Program Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Jessica Thyme, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services
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Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Vermont fairs and field days Building Communities capital grants
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Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
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Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
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Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
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Peggy Sherlock, Board Member, Tunbridge Fair
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Jason Sicard, President, Orleans County Fair
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Chris Vance, President, Caledonia County Fair
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Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
- 1:45 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Provision to repeal home detention program
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Private Loans for Clean Water Projects
Review of language in Act 185 of 2018
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
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Neil Kamman, Director, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Jared Carpenter, Water Protection Advocate, Lake Champlain Committee
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 13: Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory heat plant-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Glenn Evans, Director, Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:00 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Review of provisions pertaining to the Department of Corrections
Eligible misdemeanor; community supervision furlough
Absconding; community supervision furlough-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:20 PM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Mark-up
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 2:25 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
- 3:40 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 4:40 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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State House Expansion
Update
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:05 PM
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Lunch Break
- 12:50 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 14: Vermont Rural Fire Protection
Dry hydrant program - grants and annual appropriation-
Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
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Troy Dare, Engineer Technician, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
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Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
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Bill Sanborn, Vice Chair, Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
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Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
- 1:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Section 6: Agency of Education, Emergency aid for school construction
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Cassandra Ryan, Director of Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Agency of Education
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Cassandra Ryan, Director of Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Agency of Education
- 2:15 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Committee discussion on budget provisions:
Repeal of home detention
Eligible misdemeanor; community supervision furlough
Absconding; community supervision furlough-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 2:25 PM
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Break
- 2:35 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Committee discussion - provisions in Governor's FY 2024 State Budget Report to House Appropriations
- 2:50 PM
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Future Agenda Items
Priority list of correctional issues
- 4:00 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Committee discussion - current questions that the committee has about the Capital Budget Proposal spreadsheet
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
Follow-up testimony on BGS projects-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 10:00 AM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Mark-up
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 11:30 AM
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Break
- 11:40 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Committee discussion on budget provisions:
Repeal of home detention
Eligible misdemeanor; community supervision furlough
Absconding; community supervision furlough-
Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
- 12:20 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
133 State Street - renovations for LegIT and shared commons spaces
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology, Office of Legislative Information Technology
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 9:20 AM
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Break
- 9:30 AM
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Women's Correctional Facility
ACLU response to administration's proposal for a new facility
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
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Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
- 10:15 AM
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Break
- 10:25 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
State House humidity control - summer boiler
Miscellaneous BGS project questions-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:00 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Update - VSCS Ten-Year Transformation Plan
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
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Sarah Truckle, Vice President of Business Operations, Vermont State University
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Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
- 11:40 AM
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Committee Discussion
Scheduling correctional facility visits
Committee liaison updates
Cash fund ideas - 12:00 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 4:10 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Mark-up and new draft
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Amy Cunningham, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 1:30 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 2:45 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:50 PM
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Committee Meeting
Committee planning and testimony for next couple of weeks
- 1:05 PM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Mark-up, Draft 1.3
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
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Amy Cunningham, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
- 2:15 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Northwest State Correctional Facility booking expansion - follow-up testimony
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 3:15 PM
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Break
- 3:25 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
VSCS Transformation Plan - library staffing
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Elizabeth Bergman, Interlibrary Loan Specialist, Northern Vermont University
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
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Michele Perry, Cataloger, Castleton University
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Elizabeth Bergman, Interlibrary Loan Specialist, Northern Vermont University
- 4:00 PM
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FY22 - FY23 Capital Budget Adjustment
H.739 - Update on DOC correctional facilities - HVAC programming, schematic design and design documents
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
- 10:05 AM
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Break
- 10:15 AM
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H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Draft 1.4 and possible vote
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 10:25 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:25 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
- 2:50 PM
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An act relating to enhancing workforce and development opportunities
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development bill - proposed language for Department of Corrections professional development contract
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Rep. Edye Graning, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rep. Edye Graning, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
- 3:45 PM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
-
An act relating to enhancing workforce and development opportunities
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development bill- proposed language for Department of Corrections professional development contract; enhancement of Peer Support program
-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 9:40 AM
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Break
- 9:55 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 10:20 AM
-
An act relating to enhancing workforce and development opportunities
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development bill- proposed language for Department of Corrections professional development contract; enhancement of Peer Support program
-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 10:30 AM
-
Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Cash Fund - alternative language and interpretation
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:30 AM
-
Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:35 PM
-
H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program
Committee vote
- 2:45 PM
-
An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development bill - proposed language for Department of Corrections professional development contract; enhancement of Peer Support program
-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
- 3:10 PM
-
Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 5:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:30 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:15 PM
-
Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Mark-up
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:00 PM
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Justice Reinvestment II
Discussion
- 2:20 PM
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Funding Discussion
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- --
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:30 PM
-
H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Proposed bill language - Draft 1.1
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:00 PM
-
H.438 - An act relating to a working group to develop a plan to eliminate incarceration
Introduction
-
Brian Cina, Sponsor
-
Brian Cina, Sponsor
- 2:30 PM
-
H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Proposed bill language - Draft 1.1
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:25 PM
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Break
- 3:40 PM
-
H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Proposed bill language - Draft 1.1
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 5:15 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:45 AM
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Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget
Proposed changes to DCF Working Group language submitted to House Corrections and Institutions by House Human Services
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Human Services
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rep. Anne B. Donahue, House Human Services
- 9:00 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Proposed Capital Expenditure Cash Fund language and Unexpended Fund language - Draft 1.3
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
-
Governor's Recommended FY24 - FY25 Capital Budget Proposal
Buildings and General Services authority to sell state property
Planning for facilities for incarcerated individuals and justice involved youth
BGS project planning-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:20 AM
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Break
- 11:35 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Proposed Capital Expenditure Cash Fund language and Unexpended Fund language - Draft 1.4
Proposed Capital Bill language - Draft 1.2-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:35 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- --
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Mark-up
Proposed Capital Bill language, Draft 1.3-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Eric Filkowski, Former Manager, Rent-A-Center
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:40 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Subcommittee Unspent Capital Funds memo
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:10 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Proposed Capital Bill language, Draft 1.3
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 12:45 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:40 PM
-
H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Subcommittee Unspent Capital Funds memo
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:05 PM
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House Floor
Continued
- 3:40 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Mark-up
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 4:00 PM
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House Floor
Continued
- 5:45 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Mark-up
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 6:05 PM
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House Floor
Continued
- --
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Adjourn
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:35 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Capital Bill language, Draft 1.4
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:40 AM
-
House Floor
- 12:15 PM
-
Lunch Break
- 12:45 PM
-
Committee Meeting
Capital Bill language and spreadsheet
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:25 PM
-
Break
- 2:40 PM
-
H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Capital Bill language and spreadsheet
Reporting bill on the Floor-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:20 PM
-
Break
- 3:30 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Vote, Draft 1.6
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 4:35 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Joint Assembly
Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Justices
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
House Appropriations Amendment
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 9:00 AM
-
H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Reporting bill on the House Floor
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 11:00 AM
-
Lunch Break
- 12:00 PM
-
Caucus of the Whole
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- --
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Adjourn
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
JRS19 - Joint resolution relating to State lands transactions in Jamaica State Park and Coolidge State Forest
Walk-through, testimony
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
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Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:40 AM
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Committee Discussion of Future Topics
Ideas for future testimony
- 10:10 AM
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Individual Member Work
Preparing reports for House Floor
- 11:30 AM
-
Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- --
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Adjourn
Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 12:00 AM
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Lunch Break
- --
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 12:40 PM
-
An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
Overview of S.14
-
Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
-
Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:15 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Department of Corrections
Correctional initiatives
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- 3:30 PM
-
Vermont Criminal Justice System
Overview of pre-trial services
Sequential intercept model-
Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
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Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
- 4:30 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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JRS19 - Joint resolution relating to State lands transactions in Jamaica State Park and Coolidge State Forest
Testimony
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Donna Foster, Project Director, Vermont Land Trust
-
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter
-
Rebecca Washburn, Director, Lands Administration and Recreation, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 9:20 AM
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Break
- 9:40 AM
-
Department of Corrections
Furlough 101 - Vermont's furlough system
-
Joshua Rutherford, Director of Classification and Facility Designation, Department of Corrections
-
Joshua Rutherford, Director of Classification and Facility Designation, Department of Corrections
- 10:35 AM
-
An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
S.14, Section 1 language - violations classified as "significant/not violent" or "significant and violent"
-
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
-
Rachel Feldman, Chief of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Human Services
-
Jessica King-Mohr, Director of Research and Data Analytics, Department of Corrections
-
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
- 11:30 AM
-
Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- After the Floor
-
Department of Corrections Incarcerated Population Data
Exploration of public datasets/reports found on the DOC web site
- 3:40 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Medical Furlough
Overview
-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
-
Parole Board 101
Vermont Parole System
-
Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
-
Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board
-
Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
- 11:00 AM
-
Crime Research Group
Description of the Crime Research Group
-
Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
-
Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
- --
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Sequential Intercept Model
Overview from the perspective of a research/data gathering organization
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Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
-
Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 15 min after Floor
-
An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
Joint Hearing with House Committee on Judiciary
Meeting in Room 270 at the Pavilion
Testimony, S.14, Draft 2.3
This hearing will be livestreamed here: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Jill Evans, Director, Essex Community Justice Center
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Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 4:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:40 AM
-
Committee Meeting
Weigh-in on S.14
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:00 AM
-
Lunch Break
Language
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 12:00 PM
-
Adjourn
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
-
Alison Lamagna, Director of Impact, VT Works for Women
- 1:00 PM
-
Medical Furlough
Defender General's perspective
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
-
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
- 1:40 PM
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Break
- 1:50 PM
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Women's Facilities Stakeholder's Proposal
Proposed language, Draft 1.2
-
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
- 2:30 PM
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Break
- 2:45 PM
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Women's Correctional Facility
Written testimony from formerly / currently incarcerated women
-
Kathy Astemborski, Director of Women's Services, Department of Corrections
-
Alison Lamagna, Director of Impact, VT Works for Women
-
Heather Newcomb, Program Manager, Justice Women's Services, Vermont Works for Women
-
Kathy Astemborski, Director of Women's Services, Department of Corrections
- 4:05 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:50 AM
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Correctional Facilities Health Services
Overview
-
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
-
Max Titus, Director of Health Services, Department of Corrections
-
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
- 10:10 AM
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Break
- 10:20 AM
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Committee Meeting
Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program
-
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
-
Annie Ramniceanu, DOC Addiction and Mental Health Systems Director, Department of Corrections
- 11:00 AM
-
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility
Overview of sections pertaining to beds
-
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
Clean Water
Municipal Pollution Control Grants
-
Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
-
Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 3:05 PM
-
Women's Facilities Stakeholder's Proposal
Report from current stakeholder's group
-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 4:10 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Prison Rape Elimination Act - PREA
Overview
-
Jenn Sprafke, Constituent Services Director, PREA, Department of Corrections
-
Jenn Sprafke, Constituent Services Director, PREA, Department of Corrections
- 9:45 AM
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Break
- 9:55 AM
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Department of Corrections Victim's Services
Overview
-
Merredith Pelkey, Director, Victim's Services, Department of Corrections
-
Merredith Pelkey, Director, Victim's Services, Department of Corrections
- 10:25 AM
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Break
- 10:30 AM
-
H.438 - An act relating to a working group to develop a plan to eliminate incarceration
- --
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H.445 - An act relating to education and corrections infrastructure in the State
-
Jayna Ahsaf, Vermont Campaign Organizer, National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
-
Brian Cina, Sponsor
-
Tiffany Harrington, Concerned Citizen
-
Opeyemi Parham, Concerned Citizen
-
Jayna Ahsaf, Vermont Campaign Organizer, National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
- 11:50 AM
-
ARPA Funds
Obligated and Spent
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 12:20 PM
-
Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:00 PM
-
An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Walk-through of Sections 5-7
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
-
An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
Proposed amendment for S.14
-
Jayna Ahsaf, Vermont Campaign Organizer, National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
-
Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Jayna Ahsaf, Vermont Campaign Organizer, National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
- 4:15 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:35 AM
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Women's Correctional Facilities
Letter to Department of Corrections re. Women's Correctional Facilities Replacement Stakeholder's Group
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:10 AM
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Break
- 11:35 AM
-
Lunch Break
Letter to Department of Corrections re. Women's Correctional Facilities Replacement Stakeholder's Group
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-
Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
-
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 11:45 AM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- --
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
-
ARPA Funds
Buildings and General Services Department - ARPA dollars obligated and spent
-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 2:00 PM
-
ARPA Funds
Forests, Parks, and Recreation Department - ARPA dollars obligated and spent
-
Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
-
Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
- 2:15 PM
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An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
Overview of proposed language changes
-
Rep. Karen Dolan, Essex Junction
-
Rep. Karen Dolan, Essex Junction
- 2:35 PM
-
Update on Bills
S.80 An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
S.89 An act relating to establishing a forensic facility - 3:35 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
-
Field Trip - Waterbury Office Complex
Tour of the complex
-
Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
-
Sean Brown, Chief of Operations, Agency of Administration
- 12:00 PM
-
Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
-
House Floor
- 2:40 PM
-
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility
Space needs
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
-
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
-
Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:35 PM
-
An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
Update on bill in House Judiciary
-
Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Westminister
-
Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, Westminister
- 3:45 PM
-
Adjourn
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:40 AM
-
ARPA Funds
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets - ARPA dollars obligated and spent
-
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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Nicole Dubuque, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
-
Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- 9:00 AM
-
ARPA Funds
Vermont Department of Libraries - ARPA dollars obligated and spent
-
Catherine Deineo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
-
Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
-
Catherine Deineo, Commissioner, Department of Libraries
- 9:40 AM
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Break
- 9:55 AM
-
ARPA Funds
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board - ARPA dollars obligated and spent
-
Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
-
Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- 10:30 AM
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Transitional Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Housing and programs
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Jim Curran, Executive Director, Dismas of Vermont
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Hilary Melton, Executive Director, Pathways Vermont
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Jim Curran, Executive Director, Dismas of Vermont
- 11:45 AM
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Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
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Adjourn
Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:50 AM
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An act relating to establishing a forensic facility
Medicaid and Institutions for Mental Disease Waivers
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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
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 11:30 AM
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An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends
Straw vote on language - S.14 Draft 2.7
- 11:50 AM
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Lunch Break
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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
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Review of language in S.80, Sections 5-7
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Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Chris Rottler, Water Investment Coordinator, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
- 2:05 PM
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Break
- 2:30 PM
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Department of Corrections Programs
Work programs, outdoor activities, and facility commissaries
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
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Kim Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
- 4:05 AM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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Committee Meeting
Overview of program for formerly incarcerated individuals integrating back into their families and communities.
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Alden Woodcock, Executive Director, EmergeCT
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Alden Woodcock, Executive Director, EmergeCT
- 9:50 AM
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Break
- 10:05 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Review of spreadsheeet posted by Senate Institutions on 4-25-2023
- 11:30 AM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:10 PM
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An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Proposed language for S.80 - Use of EPA Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund - Draft 1.1
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
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Break
- 2:55 PM
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An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Proposed Language - Use of EPA Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund, Draft 2.1
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
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- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Department of Corrections Update
DOC's new Vision, Mission, Values statements
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
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Break
- 10:10 AM
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Department of Corrections Workforce
DOC Peer Support for Correctional Staff
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
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Lori Gurney, Clinical Director, Department of Corrections
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Cindy Lack, Probation and Parole Officer, Peer Support Lead, Department of Corrections
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:15 PM
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An act relating to establishing a forensic facility
Proposed language
- 2:30 PM
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Update on Bills
Cash fund discussion in House Appropriations
- 3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:30 AM
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House Floor
- 10:35 AM
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An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects
Proposed language for S. 80 - Use of EPA Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund, Draft 3.1
- 10:40 AM
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Break until 2:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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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
- After the Floor
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House Floor
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:40 PM
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An act relating to establishing a forensic facility
Proposed language
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Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
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Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 9:00 AM
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Committee Meeting
Perspectives of former commissioner
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John Gorcyck, Former Commissioner , Department of Corrections
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John Gorcyck, Former Commissioner , Department of Corrections
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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An act relating to establishing a forensic facility
Proposed language for Section 1. Intent and Section 4. Presentation; Forensic Facility Programming
Straw vote - 1:25 PM
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Break
- 2:00 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Walk-through Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Telecommuting
Impacts on State buildings
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
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Telecommuting
Impact on State Buildings
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Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 8:30 AM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Sen. Russ Ingalls, Senate Committee on Institutions
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Sen. Russ Ingalls, Senate Committee on Institutions
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 1:00 PM
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Department of Corrections Overview and Updates
Health of incarcerated individuals
DOC Academy recruiting and training of correctional officers-
Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Jim Rice, Director of the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance, Department of Corrections
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Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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Adjourn
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 1:00 PM
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House Floor
- 2:50 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Discuss Senate Proposal of Amendment
- 3:50 PM
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House Floor
Continued
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Caucuses and Lunch
- 1:05 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
Discussion Senate Proposal of Amendment
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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Adjourn
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
- 6:30 PM
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H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding
House Further Proposal of Amendment
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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Adjourn
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:00 AM
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House Floor
- After the Floor
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Committee Meeting
TBD as Floor time allows
- 12:00 PM
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Lunch
- 3:00 PM
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House Floor
As needed
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Adjourn
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Meeting Details
- Hearing Type
- Standard
Meeting Record
- 10:10 AM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Introductions
- 10:20 AM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Description of the Damages to State Buildings
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 11:40 AM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Recovery Resources - FEMA, Insurance, State
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Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
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Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
- 12:25 PM
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Lunch Break
- 1:15 PM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Regulatory Overview - State and Federal Rules that will Impact the Approach to Repairs and Flood Mitigation of the Capitol Complex.
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Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
- 2:00 PM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Lessons Learned from Tropical Storm Irene - Replacement of the Waterbury State Office Complex - Language in Previous Capital Bills
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
- 2:40 PM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Interim Recovery Period - Building Inspections and Necessary Repairs
Long-Term Planning for Restoration and Renovation of the Capitol Complex-
Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
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Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
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Joseph Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
- 3:15 PM
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Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex
Committee Discussion
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Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions
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Sen. Russ Ingalls, Chair, Senate Committee on Institutions
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Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions
- 3:25 PM
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Adjourn