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Senate Committee on Appropriations (Room 5)

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has jurisdiction over bills and resolutions appropriating money from the State Treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Hear the Canvassing Committee Report

11:25 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Organize and Budget Assignments

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Agency of Human Services

Status Update on Health Care Reform

  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Education Fund

Status Update

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Vermont Community Broadband Board

Status Update

  • Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
3:00 PM

Vermont State Colleges System

Status Update Presentation

  • Parwinder Grewal, President, Vermont State University
  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Act Discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:00 PM

Pension Presentation

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Government Operations

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

Break

1:00 PM

Childcare Updates

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Emergency Board Meeting

Governor's State House Office

1:00 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services

  • Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

Revenue Forecast Update

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Finance

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
3:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Agency of Digital Services

  • John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study

Presentation

  • Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
  • Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
  • Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
3:15 PM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Finance

  • Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
  • Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
  • Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Department of Mental Health

  • Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's 2024 Budget Address

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Agency of Administration

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Patrick Rooney, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Vermont Department for Children and Families

  • Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
2:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Vermont Department of Health

  • Paul Daley, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Financial Director, Vermont Department of Health
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Agency of Education

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID 19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
2:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Office of the Agency of Human Services

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

FY23 BAA and FY24 Budget Testimony

Vermont Department of Taxes

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Sharon Asay, Finance Director, Department of Taxes
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Tayt Brooks, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
2:30 PM

NCSL Introduction

  • Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
3:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Discussion

  • Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY23 BAA Testimony

Agency of Natural Resources

  • John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
2:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Finance and Management

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY23 BAA and FY24 Budget Testimony

Vermont Judiciary

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Joseph Paquin, IT Director, Vermont Judiciary
  • Marcia Schels, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Committee Mark-Up

Review administration proposed additional budget adjustments in 'C' sections of Governor's draft language

2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

  • Diane Lanpher, Chair, Committee on House Appropriations
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Mark-Up

Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Discussion

Discussion of Federal and State Issues

  • Peter Welch, U.S. Senator, Vermont
1:45 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Mark-Up

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion on Section 92

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion on Sections 45 and 84

  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Mark-Up

  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Mark-Up

3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Vote

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of the Sergeant of Arms
Elections of Trustees for the University of Vermont and Vermont State Agricultural College

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Caucus

2:30 PM

Federal Delegation

Introductions

  • Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  • David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  • Kathryn Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Discussion

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
2:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Technical Amendments Discussion

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Section 45 Proposed Amendment Discussion

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

FY24 Budget

Office of Agency of Human Services

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
1:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Department for Children and Families

  • Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

Public Hearing

Joint House Appropriations Public Hearing on the FY2024 Governor's Recommended Budget - Livestream Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Allison Nowak, Financial Director II, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:30 PM

10 Minute Break

2:40 PM

Introduction

Vermont Fair and Field Days

  • Robert Congdon, President, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
  • Jackie Folsom, Lobbyist, Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association
  • Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Chris Vance, President, Caledonia County Fair
3:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Mental Health

  • Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

  • Christopher Bray, Senator, Vermont General Assembly
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Anne Watson, Senator, Vermont General Assembly
Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

2:00 PM

15 Minute Break

2:15 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:30 PM

Public Hearing

Joint Public Hearing on Governor's Recommended FY2024 Budget Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-appropriations

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Agriculture

  • Nicole Dubuque, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Criminal Justice Council

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
  • Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
2:00 PM

S.6 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ben Novogroski, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

25 Minute Break

3:15 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
2:30 PM

15 Minute Break

2:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Military

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont Military Department
  • Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont Military Department
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
3:15 PM

15 Minute Break

3:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Judiciary

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
2:45 PM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
3:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Secretary of State's Office

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Stacey Drinkwine, Financial Director, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Bryan Mills, Lobbyist, Vermont Home Builders
2:00 PM

FY24 Budget

State Auditor's Office

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Natural Resources - Secretary's Office

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
1:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Operations Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Joanna Pallito, Administrative & Innovation Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
3:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation

  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
4:00 PM

S.27 - An act relating to reducing the imposition of cash bail

Committee Discussion and Vote

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Timothy devlin, Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
2:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Defender General's Office

  • Lora Evans, Administrative Services Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
3:00 PM

10 Minute Break

3:10 PM

S.4 - An act relating to reducing crimes of violence associated with juveniles and dangerous weapons

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council
4:15 PM

S.32 - An act relating to ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Timothy devlin, Legislative Counsel
4:35 PM

S.133 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to education law

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel
4:50 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Committee Discussion on Amendment and Possible Vote

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

Committee Discussion

  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
2:00 PM

10 Minute Break

2:10 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Vote

2:20 PM

S.42 - An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry

Vote

2:40 PM

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

S.137 - An act relating to energy efficiency modernization

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

S.102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
3:45 PM

S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Committee Discussion

  • Senator Becca White
Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

Vote

1:10 PM

S.135 - An act relating to the establishment of VT Saves

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council
1:30 PM

S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

FY24 Budget Discussion

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Natural Resources Board

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

FY24 Budget

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate

  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont State Ethics Commission

  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
3:00 PM

15 Minute Break

3:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
3:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
4:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Digital Services

  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocom, CFO, Agency of Digital Services
Monday, April 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Department of Tourism and Marketing
Department of Housing and Community Development
Department of Economic Development

  • Chris Baning, Financial and Administrative Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
12:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Attorney General's Office

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
1:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont State Colleges

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Dan French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

E-911 Board

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
1:55 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont Department of Libraries

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
  • Janette Shaffer, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
2:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Buildings and General Services

  • David DiBiase, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • George Steelman, Financial Director, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
3:15 PM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Transportation

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
3:45 PM

15 Minute Break

4:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont Housing Finance Agency

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Career Technical Education Presentation

Meeting will be livestreamed here : https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

  • Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
  • Jackie Kraemer, NCEE Consulting
  • Jennifer Piscatelli, APA Consulting
  • Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
4:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Legislature's Budget

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Office of the State Treasurer and State's Retirement System

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:30 PM

Juvenile Facility Discussion

Violence Prevention Discussion

  • Dee Barbic, Director, Violence Prevention Task Force
  • Monica Caserta Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer, Office of Governor
3:30 PM

15 Minute Break

3:45 PM

FY24 Budget

Agency of Administration
Department of Finance and Management
Executive Office

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

FY24 Budget

Human Rights Commission

  • Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
1:30 PM

FY24 Budget

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
2:15 PM

S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Committee Discussion and Vote

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Juvenile Facility Discussion

Agency of Human Services
Department for Children and Families

  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:30 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:40 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, April 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

30 Minute Break

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

30 Minute Break

3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
1:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up

Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Mark-Up and Possible Vote

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

1:30 PM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Anthea Dexter Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Discussion of Potential Amendments to the Budget

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.414 - An act relating to establishing an unused drug repository for Vermont

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Senator Terry Williams
1:45 PM

H.206 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes affecting the duties of the Department of Vermont Health Access

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Virginia "Ginny" Lyons
2:00 PM

H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Senator Wendy Harrison
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council
2:15 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Senator Russ Ingalls
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:40 PM

H.165 - An act relating to school food programs and universal school meals

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.476 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to law enforcement officer training laws

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Timothy devlin, Legislative Counsel
  • Senator Tanya Vyhovsky
1:30 PM

H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Council
  • Senator Anne Watson
2:00 PM

H.157 - An act relating to the Vermont basic needs budget

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Alison Clarkson
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Senator Christopher Bray
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

H.461 - An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Senator Martine Gulick
  • Elizabeth St. James, Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

Break

Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Christopher Bray
1:15 PM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Christopher Bray
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.77 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Senator Ann Cummings
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Senator David Weeks
1:45 PM

H.86 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Senator Ann Cummings
  • Senator Terry Williams
2:00 PM

H.62 - An act relating to the interstate Counseling Compact

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Senator Ann Cummings
  • Senator Martine Gulick
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:00 PM

H.175 - An act relating to modernizing the Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Timothy devlin, Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.472 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Christopher Bray, Vermont General Assembly
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

5:40 PM

H.429 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election laws

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

TBA

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Committee Discussion

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Organizational Discussion

-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State-of-the-State Message

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 5, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:00 PM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
2:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
2:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Adaline Strumolo, Acting Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

2024 Reports Repeal Survey

2:20 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Shawn Benham, Interim Business Office Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

State Treasurer's Office

  • Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
1:45 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
2:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Attorney General's Office

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:35 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Public Safety

  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

2024 Reports Repeal Survey

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Megan Klinefelter, Business Director, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Elizabeth Stratton, Business Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
2:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • Karen Schifferle, Financial Manager, Cannabis Control Board
2:45 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk-through of Governor's Proposed Language

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

S.160 - An act relating to State education property taxes and flood-related damage

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Sponsor
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Governor's Ceremonial Office

3:30 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

Joint hearing with Senate Finance, House Appropriations, and House Ways and Means. Hearing will stream on the House Ways and Means YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1akzzVH35AlFalPl5LmYfQ/featured

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Discrimination Prevention Training for Members

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's 2025 Budget Address

Joint Assembly to Receive Budget Message

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:05 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Reversions and Carry Forward Walk-through

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:10 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
-

Adjourn

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Waterbury Armory

  • Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Jacob Roy, Lieutenant Colonel, Vermont Military Department
  • Angela Trahan, Military Prop Management Specialist II, Vermont Military Department
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:35 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

2:55 PM

Break

3:00 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

ERP - Agency of Administration & Agency of Digital Services

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Lisa Gauvin, JFO Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
-

Adjourn

Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk-through of Section 96

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:35 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

  • Rep. Diane Lanpher, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
2:25 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Jaime Mooney, Director of the Division of Rate Setting, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Interim Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Rep. Jonathan Williams, Member, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
2:20 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk-through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:35 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk-through

2:50 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Emergency Housing and Shelters

  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk-through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
  • Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
2:15 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Adjourn

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:20 PM

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Mark-up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

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Housing Provisions Discussion

  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
2:10 PM

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Emergency Dispatch Amendment

  • Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
2:40 PM

Break

3:05 PM

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Mark-up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
5:10 PM

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Vote

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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:55 PM

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Emergency Housing

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
2:50 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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Afterschool Programs

  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
3:55 PM

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Afterschool Amendment Walk-Through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:05 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Amendments

  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

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Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
2:15 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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Joint Public Hearing with House Appropriations in Room 11. The hearing will stream on the House Appropriations YouTube channel.

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

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Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Adaline Strumolo, Acting Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

S.109 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services

Introduction

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
3:15 PM

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Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
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Adjourn

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

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Department for Children and Families

  • Shawn Benham, Interim Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Lily Sojourner, Interim Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Helen Labun, Executive Director, Vermont Health Care Association
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:45 PM

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Vermont Community Broadband Board

  • Toni Clithero, General Counsel, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Thomas Malinowski, Financial Manager, Public Service Department
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Adjourn

Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

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Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
1:45 PM

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Attorney General's Office

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
  • Robert McDougall, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

Introduction and Possible Vote

  • Sen. Ann Cummings, Chair, Senate Finance
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

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Secretary of State's Office

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
2:10 PM

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Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

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Judiciary

  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Marcia Schels, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-

Break

5:30 PM

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Joint Public Hearing with House Appropriations in Room 11. The hearing will stream on the House Appropriations YouTube Channel.

7:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Vermont Fairs Association

  • Bob Allen, Former President, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  • Tim Shea, Executive Director, Champlain Valley Exposition
  • Peggy Sherlock, Board Member, Tunbridge Fair
  • Jason Sicard, President, Orleans County Fair
  • Chris Vance, President, Caledonia County Fair
2:10 PM

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Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
2:50 PM

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Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
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Adjourn

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:10 PM

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Vermont Criminal Justice Council

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
  • Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Lindsay Thivierge, Director of Administration and Compliance, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
1:30 PM

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Defender General's Office

  • Lora Evans, Administrative Services Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Katrina Lumbra, Financial Director, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
2:10 PM

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Agency of Natural Resources & Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Megan Klinefelter, Business Director, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Heather Pembrook, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
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Adjourn

Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:10 PM

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Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • Karen Schifferle, Financial Manager, Cannabis Control Board
1:30 PM

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Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation & Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Nicolas Kramer, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance and Management
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:35 PM

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Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets

  • Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
3:00 PM

National Conference of State Legislatures

  • Erica MacKellar, Program Principal, Fiscal, National Conference of State Legislatures
3:15 PM

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Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
-

Adjourn

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

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Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
Department of Economic Development
Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
-

S.109 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services

Committee Discussion and Vote

2:50 PM

Break

3:35 PM

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Department of Taxes

  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of the Sargent at Arms

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

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Agency of Administration
Department of Finance and Management,
Executive Office

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
1:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
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Adjourn

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

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Vermont State Colleges System

  • Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
1:50 PM

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Adjutant General

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont Military Department
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
2:20 PM

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Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
2:40 PM

Break

2:55 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Introduction and Committee Discussion

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

S.220 - An act relating to Vermont’s public libraries

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

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Human Rights Commission

  • Will Anderson, Budget and Management Analyst, Department of Finance and Management
  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
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Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:05 PM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Introduction and Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

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Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
3:05 PM

Break

3:25 PM

S.55 - An act relating to authorizing public bodies to meet electronically under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Introduction and Committee Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

S.206 - An act relating to designating Juneteenth as a legal holiday

Introduction and Vote

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

Adjourn

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

S.55 - An act relating to authorizing public bodies to meet electronically under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Vote

1:45 PM

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Department of Libraries

  • Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
2:05 PM

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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
2:40 PM

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Department of Public Service

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Department of Public Service
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
3:00 PM

Break

3:25 PM

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Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
-

Adjourn

Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to forensic facility admissions criteria and processes

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

S.289 - An act relating to age-appropriate design code

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:40 PM

S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Reporter, Senate Education Committee
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee

Introduction and Vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
1:40 PM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Introduction and Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Health and Welfare Committee
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM

S.120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Nader Hashim, Reporter, Senate Education Committee
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM

S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law

Introduction and Vote

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:25 PM

Break

2:40 PM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs

Introduction and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:55 PM

S.114 - An act relating to the establishment of the Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group

Introduction and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Reporter, Senate Health and Welfare Committee
3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

S.231 - An act relating to establishing a pilot for community nurse programs serving aging Vermonters

Introduction and Committee Discussion

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Terry Williams, Reporter, Senate Health and Welfare Committee
3:25 PM

Break

3:40 PM

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Agency of Digital Services

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

4:05 PM

S.181 - An act relating to establishing a television assessment and community media

Introduction and Vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:25 PM

S.312 - An act relating to the Salisbury fish hatchery

Introduction and Committee Discussion

  • Sen. Russ Ingalls, Reporter, Senate Committee on Institutions
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:35 PM

S.195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release

Introduction and Possible Vote

  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Dick Sears, Reporter, Senate Committee on Judiciary
-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:20 PM

S.195 - An act relating to how a defendant’s criminal record is considered in imposing conditions of release

Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:25 PM

S.247 - An act relating to repealing the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) Program sunset

Introduction and Testimony

  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Reporter, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Christopher Bray, Reporter, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:25 PM

Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program

Introduction

  • Sen. Dick Sears, Chair, Senate Committee on Judiciary
-

Adjourn

Friday, March 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts

Introduction and Vote

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
2:10 PM

S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency

Introduction and Vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:25 PM

S.304 - An act relating to Vermont’s career and technical education programs

Introduction and Vote

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. David Weeks, Reporter, Senate Committee on Education
2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

S.259 - An act relating to climate change cost recovery

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:05 PM

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Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
1:45 PM

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Department of Buildings and General Services

  • Kate Eberle, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Buildings and General Services
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
2:05 PM

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State Treasurer's Office

  • John Booth, Director of Treasury Operations, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:40 PM

Break

3:05 PM

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State Auditor

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
3:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
4:05 PM

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Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Adjourn

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:00 PM

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Legislature

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House As Introduced Walk-through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Friday, March 29, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 PM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

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House As Passed Introduction

  • Rep. Diane Lanpher, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

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DCF Testimony

  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Lisa Rivers, Director, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Lily Sojourner, Interim Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:00 PM

Break

3:25 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House As Passed Walk-through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Will Anderson, Budget and Management Analyst, Department of Finance and Management
2:30 PM

Break

2:55 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion & Mark-up

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Adjourn

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

DCF Testimony

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

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Adjourn

Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

DMH Testimony

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
1:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

ARPA State Fiscal Recovery and FEMA Assistance

  • Doug Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
2:15 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Section E.313

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
2:35 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

C. and D. Section Walk-through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Adjourn

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

One-times Walk-through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:05 PM

Break

3:25 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Walk-through and Mark-up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
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Adjourn

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:50 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Walk-through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
3:10 PM

Break

3:35 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Walk-through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Adjourn

Friday, April 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Reporter, Senate Committee on Finance
1:10 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

H.629 - An act relating to changes to property tax abatement and tax sales

Introduction and Vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
1:20 PM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Walk-through and Mark-up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:50 PM

Break

3:25 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

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Adjourn

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:40 PM

Break

3:10 PM

H.247 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Introduction and Vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Walk-through and Mark-up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:35 PM

H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Introduction and Vote

  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter, Senate Government Operations Committee
3:40 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Walk-through and Mark-up

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
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Adjourn

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