Senate Committee on Government Operations (Room 4)

The Senate Committee on Government Operations has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of government and justice; compensation of and retirement benefits for public officials and employees; suffrage; nominations and elections; municipal corporations; military affairs, including veterans and civil defense; public records and open meetings; and reapportionment.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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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

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Senate Floor

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Friday, January 6, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

1:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Introduction and Organization

2:30 PM

Legislative Council

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Office of Racial Equity Introductions

• Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  
• Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  
• Shalini Suryanarayana, Education and Outreach Associate, Office of Racial Equity
  

3:30 PM

Vermont State Employees Association

• Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Department of Public Safety Introductions

• Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

2:05 PM

Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Introductions

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

2:35 PM

Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board Introductions

• Roger Marcoux, Chairman, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

3:05 PM

Break

3:10 PM

Vermont Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Introductions

• David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Will Moran, EMS Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
  

3:30 PM

Vermont Ambulance Association Introductions

• Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
  
• Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:20 PM

Department of Human Resources Introductions

• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  

2:00 PM

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

• Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

2:25 PM

Vermont National Education Association

• Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Vermont Retired State Employees Association (VRSEA)

• Kathy Callaghan, Secretary, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  
• Shelly Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  

3:00 PM

Pension Presentation

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Appropriations
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 13, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Chief Performance Office Introductions

• Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
  

1:30 PM

Agency of Digital Services Introductions

• Jonathan Kelley, Legislative Liaison, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Shawn Nailor, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

2:00 PM

State Treasurer Introductions

• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

2:40 PM

Vermont Auditor of Accounts Introductions

• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

TBA

• Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  

2:00 PM

Vermont Pension Investment Commission Introductions

• Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  

2:15 PM

Evacuation Drill

2:45 PM

Ethics Commission

• Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  

3:15 PM

Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies Introductions

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  

3:45 PM

Appointment Letters

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Office of the Adjutant General Introductions

• Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  

2:00 PM

H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies

Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:30 PM

H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies

Discussion

• Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

H.42 - An act relating to temporary alternative procedures for annual municipal meetings and electronic meetings of public bodies

Discussion and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  
• Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  
• Mike Donaghue, Co-owner, Vermont Press Association
  
• John Flowers, Officer, Vermont Press Association
  
• Lisa Loomis, President, Vermont Press Association and editor/co-owner, Valley Reporter
  
• Rep. Michael McCarthy, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Omer Trajman, Citizen
  

4:45 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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
  

2:15 PM

Vermont Criminal Justice Council Introductions

• William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  

2:45 PM

Vermont Troopers Association Introductions

• Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  
• Dan Trottier, President, Vermont Troopers Association
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Walk-through and Discussion

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 20, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Budget Address

2:15 PM

Vermont Public Interest Research

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

• 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
  

1:55 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• Roger Marcoux, Chairman, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  

2:30 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

• Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:20 PM

S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors

Walk-through and Discussion

• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:55 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Emergency Response Operations

Discussion of Regional Dispatch Working Group Report

• Lance Burnham, Department of Public Safety
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
  
• Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
  

3:15 PM

Break

3:35 PM

Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police Introductions

• Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  

3:55 PM

Retired State Employee Benefits

Discussion

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Walk-through

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:55 PM

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

• Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  
• Chris Hughes, Director of Policy and General Council, Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center
  

3:05 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

• Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Sarah Montgomery, City Clerk, Burlington
  

4:05 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 27, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:05 PM

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

Walk-through

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:35 PM

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

• Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  
• Josalyn Williams, Policy Specialist, Center for Legislative Strengthening, National Conference of State Legislatures
  

2:55 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Emergency Response Operations

• Tom Hanley, Chief of Police, Middlebury, Middlebury Police Department
  
• Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  

3:05 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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

• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:45 PM

Emergency Response Operations

Continued

• Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Betty Keller, Member, Vermont League of Women Voters
  
• Justin Marsh, Political Outreach Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
  
• Sam McGinty, Democracy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  

2:55 PM

Break

3:05 PM

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

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  
• Eric Hoefel, Change Management Specialist/VISION Support, Department of Finance and Management
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  

4:05 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

Walk-through and Discussion

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:15 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Testimony related to both S.17 and Prop 1

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:20 PM

Break

3:35 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Testimony related to both S.17 and Prop 1

• Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  
• William Greer, Concerned Citizen
  

4:10 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:15 PM

Appointment Letters

Discussion

1:35 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Vermont Youth Council Introductions

Introductions and Discussion

• Alida Apgar, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Molly Armbrust, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Jaxon Dalpra, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Harmony Devoe, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Aliyah Ivy Leake, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Jasper Lorien, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Carver Maxwell, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  
• Stephen O'Connell, Council member, Vermont Youth Council
  
• Brianne Smith, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
  

3:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Emergency Response Operations

• Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
  
• Ron Hoague, Chief of Police, Essex Police Department
  
• Maurice Lamothe, Chief of Police, St. Albans Police Department
  
• Michael Schirling, Chief Safety and Compliance Officer, University of Vermont Safety and Compliance
  

3:05 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

• Robert Bristow-Johnson, Citizen, Burlington, VT
  
• Robert Melvin, Senior Manager, Government Affairs NE Region, R Street Institute
  
• Deb Otis, Director of Research, FairVote
  

4:15 AM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Language Access Report

Joint Hearing with House Committee on Government Operations
Please find the livestream at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs

• Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  
• Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Retired State Employee Benefits

• Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  
• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Tom Giffen, President of the Retirees' Chapter, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• Theresa LaFebvre, Member, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  
• Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  
• Steve May, Consultant, Hickok and Boardman
  
• Joe Patrissi, Member, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  
• Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

Emergency Response Operations

• Travis Bingham, Chief of Police, Newport Police Department
  
• Scott Cooney, Fire Chief, Hartford Fire Department
  
• Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
  
• Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
  
• Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
  
• Will Moran, EMS Chief, Emergency Medical Services, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Robert Schlachter, Chief Coordinator, Rutland County Fire Mutual Aid Association
  
• Scott Smith, Communications Director, Hartford Police Department
  

4:00 PM

Emergency Response Operations

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 10, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:10 PM

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

• Terrance Carroll, Former Speaker of the House, Colorado Legislature
  
• Josh Daniels, Former County Clerk/Auditor, Utah Legislature
  

2:10 PM

Break

2:15 PM

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

• Shenna Bellows, Secretary of State, Maine
  
• Katie Usalis, Partnerships Director, Represent Women
  

3:15 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  
• Matt Musgrave, Government Affairs Director, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

2:45 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Testimony Related to both S.17 and Prop 1

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Trevor Colby, Sheriff, Essex County
  
• Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
  
• Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  
• Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Rights and Democracy Vermont

Lobby Day

• Angela Lawrence, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  
• Tom Proctor, Housing Justice Organizer, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  
• Anne Zimmerman, Member, Rights and Democracy Vermont
  

2:00 PM

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

Discussion

• Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:10 PM

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

• Rep. Ashley Bartley
  
• Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
  
• Rep. Troy Headrick
  
• Felisha Leffler, Former Representative, Vermont General Assembly
  
• Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
  

4:10 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

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10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Caucus of the Whole

Budget Adjustment Act

2:30 PM

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

• Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Financial Literacy, Outreach, and Special Projects, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• Anna Petrini, Project Manager, Employment, Labor, and Retirement Program, National Conference of State Legislatures
  
• David Provost, Executive Vice President, Office of Finance and Administration, Middlebury College
  

4:05 PM

H.46 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Colchester Fire District No. 3

Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Joe Duncan, President and General Manager, Champlain Water District
  
• Rep. Curt Taylor, Sponsor
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 17, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.46 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Colchester Fire District No. 3

Vote

1:05 PM

Emergency Response Operations

Testimony and Committee Discussion

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

2:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors

• Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:50 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors

Testimony and Mark-up

• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:05 PM

S.75 - An act relating to civilian oversight of law enforcement

Introduction and Walk-through

• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Dick Sears, Sponsor
  

2:45 PM

S.75 - An act relating to civilian oversight of law enforcement

• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

S.88 - An act relating to the charter of the Town of South Hero

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Dick Mazza, Sponsor
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County
  
• Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  

2:30 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Committee Discussion

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:05 PM

Break

3:20 PM

Emergency Response Communications

• Roger Marcoux, Chair, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

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

• Hilary Francis, Town Clerk, Brattleboro
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

2:20 PM

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

Committee Discussion

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

S.9 - An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors

Mark-up and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jeremy Reed, Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:35 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, February 24, 2023

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11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont State Archives & Records Administration

On-Site Visit with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Federal Delegation

Introductions

• Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  
• Haley Pero, Outreach Staff, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
  
• David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  

1:50 PM

Break

2:10 PM

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

Committee Discussion

• Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:10 PM

S.104 - An act relating to designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day

Introduction and Walk-through

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  

3:25 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S. - An act relating to delinquent financial disclosure penalties and municipal ethics framework

Walk-through

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:10 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

S.139 - An act relating to the modernization of public safety communications in Vermont

Walk-through, Testimony, and Discussion

• Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
  
• Kimberly B. Cheney, Former Attorney General
  
• Tom Hanley, Chief of Police, Middlebury Police Department
  
• Roger Marcoux, Chair, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Anne Watson
  
• Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
  

3:35 PM

Break

3:45 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
  
• Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

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Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

4:15 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
  
• Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
  
• Marc Poulin, Sheriff, Washington County
  
• Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

5:20 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)

Extension of the Emergency Administrative Rules for Notaries Public and Remote Notarization

• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

1:05 PM

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

Walk-through of New Draft

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:20 PM

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

• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Sam McGinty, Democracy Advocate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

2:05 PM

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

Walk-through of New Amendment

• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:20 PM

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

• Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Steve Crofter, Retired Teacher
  
• Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  
• Katie Green, Investments Manager, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  
• David McColgin, Member, Third Act Vermont
  
• Bill McKibben, Founder, Third Act Vermont
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Tom Sanzillo, Director of Financial Analysis, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
  

4:10 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Mark-up and Discussion

• Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  
• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• David Silberman, Addison County High Baliff, Middlebury
  
• Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
  

3:30 PM

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

Mark-up and Discussion

• Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• David McColgin, Member, Third Act Vermont
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:45 PM

S.104 - An act relating to designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day

Mark-up and Vote

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• William McSalis, Director of State Safety and Security, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Troy Seckington, Access and Records Administrator, Buildings and General Services
  

5:05 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

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

Testimony and Mark-up

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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

Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:35 PM

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

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Arlene Donovan, Director, Office of Legislative Human Resources
  
• Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  

5:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:20 PM

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

Mark-up and Vote

• Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  
• David McColgin, Member, Third Act Vermont
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:20 PM

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

Mark-up and Vote

• Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Daniel Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

3:55 PM

Emergency Response Communications Committee Bill (DR 23-0775)

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Paco Aumand, Independent Consultant, Montpelier
  
• Jessie Baker, City Manager, South Burlington
  
• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Barb Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Paul White, Chair, Regional Dispatch Working Group
  

5:45 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 PM

Senate Floor

12:30 PM

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

Vote

-

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

Vote

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:50 PM

Emergency Response Communications Committee Bill (DR 23-0775)

Committee Discussion, Mark-up, and Vote

• Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
  
• Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel
  

2:25 PM

Break

2:35 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Committee Discussion, Mark-up, and Vote

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  

3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Emergency Response Communications Committee Bill (DR 23-0775)

Vote

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  

2:50 PM

Break

3:05 PM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael McCarthy, Reporter
  

3:35 PM

Governor's Appointment

• Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

4:25 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

Committee Room & State House Artwork

Please find links to the artists' work below:
Kate Gridley, https://www.kategridley.com/
Caleb Kenna, https://www.calebkenna.com/

• Erik Filkorn, Principal Assistant, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Kate Gridley, Portrait Artist, Middlebury
  
• Caleb Kenna, Photographer, Middlebury
  
• David Schutz, State Curator, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

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

• Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  
• Gwynn Zakov, Municipal Policy Advocate, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  

3:20 PM

Break

3:30 PM

An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Testimony on S.99

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
  

2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Governor's Appointment

• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  

3:20 PM

Break

3:30 PM

An act relating to sheriff reforms

Discussion of S.17

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:35 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.466 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2023 legislative session

Walk-through

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:50 PM

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

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  

2:40 PM

Governor's Appointment

• Kristin Clouser, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  

3:05 PM

An act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry

Discussion of S.42

• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:20 PM

An act relating to sheriff reforms

Discussion of S.17

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:10 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Justices

3:30 PM

H.466 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2023 legislative session

Committee Discussion and Vote

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:55 PM

Governor's Appointments

Committee Discussion and Vote
Secretary and CIO of Digital Services Shawn Nailor
Commissioner of Human Resources Beth Fastiggi

4:05 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

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

• Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  
• Bryan Finney, CEO, Democracy Live
  
• Susan Greenhalgh, Senior Advisor on Election Security, Free Speech For People
  
• Rick Hubbard, Voting Rights Advocate
  
• Angelo Lynn, Editor/Publisher, Addison County Independent
  
• Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  

5:05 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Committee meeting canceled

Due to Senate Floor

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

• Maggie Connors, Music Therapist, Maple Tree Music Therapy, LLC
  
• Betsy Graziadei, Art Therapist, American Art Therapy Association
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Leland Peterson, President, Art Therapy Association of Vermont
  
• Kevin Rushing, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  

2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

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

• Paul Dame, Chairman, Vermont Republican Party
  
• Jim Dandeneau, Executive Director, Vermont Democratic Party
  
• Betty Keller, Member, Vermont League of Women Voters
  
• Josh Wronski, Executive Director, Vermont Progressive Party
  

3:45 PM

Governor's Appointment

Committee Discussion and Vote
Secretary of Administration Kristin Clouser

3:50 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter
  

2:00 PM

H.465 - An act relating to regional emergency management committees’ meeting quorum requirement

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
  

2:20 PM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Introduction and Walk-through

• Sen. Brian Collamore
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

• Rep. Seth Chase, Reporter
  
• Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor, Sponsor
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:45 PM

Break

3:50 PM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

• Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Reporter
  
• Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:35 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

• Lauren Bode, Executive Director, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
  
• Steve Rayes, President of the Vermont State Dental Society, Practice Owner, Norwich Vermont
  
• Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

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

• Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
  
• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:40 PM

H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
  
• Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
  
• Marilyn Skoglund, Justice, Vermont Supreme Court
  
• Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
  

3:05 PM

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

• Susan Bellimer, President, National Federation of the Blind of Vermont
  
• Asher Edelson, Citizen
  
• Bert Johnson, Professor of Political Science, Middlebury College
  
• Island Pinnick, Chief Technology Officer, Democracy Live
  
• Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  
• Harlan Smith, Citizen
  

4:45 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

• Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Jim Douglas, Former Governor
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Kate Larose, Pandemic Equity Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living
  
• John O'Duinn, Founder, Release Mechanix, LLC
  
• Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
  

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public

• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

1:55 PM

Break

2:00 PM

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

• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
  
• Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  
• Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
  

3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

S.141 - An act relating to approval of the charter of Fairfax Fire District No. 1

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.178 - An act relating to commissioning Department of Corrections personnel as notaries public

Mark-up and Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:40 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Walk-through of Amendment

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:25 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• James Feehan, Lobbyist, CVS Health
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Leland Peterson, President, Art Therapy Association of Vermont
  
• Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist
  
• Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  

4:00 PM

H.271 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Springfield

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter
  

-

H.418 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Barre

Introduction and Walk-through

• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter
  

4:25 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

12:30 PM

An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Discussion of Amendment to S.39

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sen. Russ Ingalls, Senate Committee on Institutions
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:35 PM

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

• Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
  
• Erin Jacobsen, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  
• Kevin Lane, Major, Department of Public Safety
  
• Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  
• William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  

3:40 PM

H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training

• Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  
• Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  
• Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
  
• Kevin Lane, Major, Department of Public Safety
  
• Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  

4:25 PM

H.271 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Springfield

Mark-up and Vote

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Vermont National Guard Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Response Report

Hearing will be held in the Pavilion, Room 267, 109 State Street
Joint hearing with the House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs

• Scott Detweiler, Integrated Violence Prevention Workforce Director, Vermont National Guard
  
• Brian Dodge, Judge Advocate General Office, Vermont National Guard
  
• Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  
• Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  
• Nicole Sorrell, Lead Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vermont National Guard
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:35 PM

H.305 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:10 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

• Jake Feldman, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Department of Taxes
  
• Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  
• Scott Carbee, Chief Information Security Officer, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNA's of Vermont
  
• Kevin Moore, Director of Information Technology
  
• Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Joseph Paquin, IT Director, Vermont Judiciary
  

3:05 PM

Break

3:25 PM

Reference-Based Pricing Analysis

• Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits, Vermont Department of Human Resources
  
• Mark Hage, Director of Member Benefits, Vermont National Education Association
  
• Adam Norton, Strategic Analyst, Vermont State Employees Association
  

3:55 PM

H.150 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Village of Alburgh

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
  

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S.141 - An act relating to approval of the charter of Fairfax Fire District No. 1

Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote

• Emily Morgan, Clerk and Prudential Committee Chair, Fairfax Fire District No. 1
  
• Paul White, Chairman, Barre Selectboard
  

4:40 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.146 - An act relating to amendments to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Mark Higley, Reporter
  

-

H.418 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Barre

Mark-up and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:45 PM

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

• Stacey Bradley, Chairperson, Hartland Board of Listers
  
• Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  
• Clark Hinsdale, Chair, Ferrisburgh Selectboard
  
• Todd LeBlanc, Vermont Master Property Assessor
  
• Cristina Tardie, Assistant Assessor, Town of Hartford
  
• Richard Vincent, Assessor, Town of Hartford
  

3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

4:00 PM

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

Committee Discussion

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:35 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

• Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  
• Joanne Crawford, Interim Chief, Abenaki Nation
  
• David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  
• Rich Holschuh, Citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  
• Dawn Philibert, Chair, Board of Health
  
• Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  
• Sam Swanson, Chair, Vermont Clean Energy Development Board
  

2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training

Walk-through of New Draft

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:25 PM

H.146 - An act relating to amendments to the charter of the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District

Mark-up and Vote

3:30 PM

Break

3:35 PM

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

Walk-through of New Draft

• Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:40 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 PM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

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

Walk-through of New Draft

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:55 PM

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

• Jennifer Frank, Chief, Windsor Police Department
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  
• William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  
• Karen Tronsgard-Scott, Executive Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  

3:15 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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

Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

• Karen Horn, Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  
• Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training

Testimony and Mark-up

• Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
  
• Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  

2:10 PM

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

Testimony and Mark-up

• Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lisa Wright, President, Vermont Assessors and Listers Association
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:20 PM

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

Vote

• Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

Charters

Committee Discussion

• Carol Dawes, Legislative Committee Chair, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  

4:00 PM

H.150 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Village of Alburgh

Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

• Cheryl Dunn, Chair, Board of Trustees
  

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H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
  

4:20 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:10 PM

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

• Douglas A Gentile, UVM Health Network, Senior Vice President for Information Technology
  
• Jason Williams, Network Vice President, Government and Community Relations, University of Vermont Health Network
  

2:45 PM

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

Mark-up

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• Mike O'Neil, Executive Director, Vermont Troopers Association
  
• Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  

3:15 PM

Break

3:35 PM

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

Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:40 PM

Break

3:45 PM

H.495 - An act relating to the approval of the amendment to the charter of the Town of Middlebury

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter
  

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H.386 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Brattleboro

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

• Jess Laporte, Land Access and Opportunity Board, Vermont Every Town Project
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  

3:40 PM

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

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  
• Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  
• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power and Vermont Gas Systems
  

4:35 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:10 PM

H.482 - An act relating to Vermont Criminal Justice Council recommendations for law enforcement officer training

Mark-up and Possible Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:25 PM

Break

2:35 PM

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

Mark-up and Vote

• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:10 PM

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

Vote

• Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:15 PM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Testimony related to H.465 and H.125

• Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  
• Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor
  
• Eric Forand, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  

3:50 PM

H.495 - An act relating to the approval of the amendment to the charter of the Town of Middlebury

Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Brian Carpenter, Select Board Chair, Town of Middlebury
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  

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H.505 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland

Introduction and Walk-through

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Robert Hooper, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations
  
• Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  
• Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  
• Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  

2:55 PM

Break

3:15 PM

SR11 - Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year

Walk-through

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:55 PM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  

3:40 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.386 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Brattleboro

Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lily Buren, Former Student, Brattleboro Union High School
  
• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Co-sponsor, Brattleboro
  
• Ian Goodnow, Selectboard Chair, Brattleboro
  
• Django Grace, Student, Brattleboro Union High School
  

2:15 PM

H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow

Testimony, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Logan Nicoll, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

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H.489 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Shelburne

Testimony, Mark-up, and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mike Doenges, Mayor of City of Rutland
  
• Lee Krohn, Town Manager, Shelburne
  

2:55 PM

Break

3:20 PM

An act relating to sheriff reforms

House Changes to S.17

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:50 PM

SR11 - Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year

• Rich Holschuh, Citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  

3:55 PM

An act relating to sheriff reforms

House Changes to S.17 continued

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:20 PM

SR11 - Senate resolution supporting the continuing resiliency and strengthening of the Abenaki communities in Vermont and encouraging a greater appreciation and respect for Abenaki culture during Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week and throughout the year

Vote

• Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

An act relating to approval of amendments to the election boundary provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington

Testimony on H.506

• Nancy Stetson, Senior Data and Policy Analyst, City Of Burlington
  

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An act relating to approval of amendments to the polling place provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington

Testimony on H.507

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
  
• Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
  
• Sarah Montgomery, Assistant City Clerk, Burlington
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:10 PM

H.488 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Ludlow

Walk-through of Amendment and Possible Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Ashleigh Angel, Law Clerk, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Logan Nicoll, Sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  

2:35 PM

An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon

Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony on H.490

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Marty Feltus, Member, Merger Steering Committee
  
• Rep. Michael Morgan, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  

4:35 PM

Adjourn

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:45 AM

An act relating to sheriff reforms

Review of Committee Amendment to S.17

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.506 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the election boundary provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington

Vote

-

H.507 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the polling place provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington

Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:20 PM

Break

1:45 PM

H.490 - An act relating to approving the merger of the Village of Lyndonville with the Town of Lyndon

Mark-up and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:40 PM

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

Walk-through of New Draft and Testimony

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  
• Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

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

Mark-up

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  

3:40 PM

Break

3:45 PM

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

Vote

• Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:55 PM

Break

4:15 PM

An act relating to making miscellaneous changes in education laws

Committee Discussion of H.461

• Sen. Martine Gulick, Senate Education Committee
  
• Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  
• Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

4:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Duxbury-Moretown Fire District No. 1

Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony of H.517

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Thomas Leitz, Municipal Manager, Town of Waterbury
  
• Rep. Thomas Stevens, Sponsor
  

2:30 PM

An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Committee Discussion of S.39

2:35 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

8:30 AM

An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Discussion of House changes to S.39

• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Mike Ferrant, Director, Office of Legislative Operations
  

8:50 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:55 PM

H.517 - An act relating to approval of the dissolution of Duxbury-Moretown Fire District No. 1 and to deputy State's Attorneys

Walk-through of Amendment, Mark-up, and Vote

• Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Evan Meenan, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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