Previous Meetings - Full Report | Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

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Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Hear the Canvassing Committee Report

11:25 AM

Senate Floor

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Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Meeting

Member Introductions and Session Priorities

10:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

New Session Priorities

9:15 AM

Agency of Human Services Update

Agency Overview

Rachel Feldman, Chief of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Human Services, Office of the Secretary
Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

9:45 AM

Agency of Human Services Update

Vermont Department of Health

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Human Services Update

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

10:30 AM

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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

11:00 AM

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Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Rebeccca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Staff Introductions

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Commission Discussion

Healthcare Industry Overview

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Department for Children and Families Update

Child Care Financial Assistance Programs

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Emily Hazard, Child Care Benefits Director, Department for Children and Families

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Overview of Previous Session Bills

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Continuation of Overview of Healthcare Industry

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Agency of Human Services Update

Update from Department of Vermont Health Access

Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Preview of Upcoming Reports Due to Committee

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:05 AM

Boys and Girls Club

Committee Visit

Alicia Grangent, Chief Executive Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Agency of Administration

Substance Misuse Prevention Update

Monica Caserta Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer, Office of Governor

11:30 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study

Presentation

Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation

9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study

Committee Discussion

Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Health Care Reform

Update to the Legislature on All-Payer Model Report

Ena Backus, Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services
Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

RAND Early Care and Education Financing Study

Committee Discussion

Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation

9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.1 - An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Health Care Advocate

Introduction

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:15 AM

Medicaid 101

Medicaid and Global Commitment 101

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Blueprint for Health

Blueprint 101

John Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Insurance System Overview

Overview and Introduction

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Overview of Reports

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Health Care Reform

Workforce Discussion

Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

7:30 AM

University of Vermont Health Network Breakfast

At Capitol Plaza Hotel

9:15 AM

University of Vermont Health Network

Introductions

Sunny Eappen, CEO, University of Vermont Health Network

9:45 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Overview of Board Appointments

Sen. David Weeks, Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

9:55 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care

Introduction

Catherine Fulton, Executive Director, Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care, Inc. (VPQHC)

10:30 AM

Vermont Legal Aid

Introduction and Overview

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Rachel Seelig, Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Department of Health

Update and Committee Discussion

Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Act 167 Report

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Health Care and House Committee on Human Services

Sarah Kinsler, Director of Health Systems Policy, Green Mountain Care Board
Sarah Lindberg, Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Vermont Cancer Center

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Health Care
Introduction and Overview of Work

Randy Holcombe, Director, Vermont Cancer Center

11:10 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.1 - An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Substance Misuse Prevention Oversight and Advisory Council

Introduction and Overview

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Nicole Rau Mitiguy, Substance Misuse Prevention Manager, Vermont Department of Health

9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Introduction and Update

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

11:00 AM

H.1 - An act relating to legislative oversight of payment reform and conflict-free case management for developmental disability services

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Department of Vermont Health Access

Update

Adaline Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:15 AM

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

Walk-through

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

Federally Qualified Health Centers

Introduction and Overview

Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

11:40 AM

Vermont's Free and Referral Clinics

Introduction and Overview

Daniel Barlow, Executive Director, People's Health & Wellness Clinic
Olivia Sharrow, Executive Director, Vermont's Free and Referral Clinics (VFRC)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Joint Meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building
This Meeting will be Livestreamed here.

Danielle Boudro, Director of Progressive Care Unit, Northwest Medical Center
Thomas Dee, CEO, Southwestern Vermont Health Care
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Patricia Johnson, Emergency Room Nurse, Bennington Hospital
Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Peter Wright, CEO, Northwestern Medical Center

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Judiciary in Room 267 of the Pavilion Building.
This meeting will be livestreamed here.

Allison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Matthew Looft, Charge Nurse, University of Vermont Medical Center
Marc Sacco, RN, ED Manager, Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center
Dr. Ryan Sexton, Emergency Department Medical Director, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Ben Smith, Emergency Room Physician, Central Vermont Medical Center

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.26 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont's patient choice at end of life laws

Walk-through

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

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Walk-through

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

11:30 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Sen. Philip Baruth, Sponsor, Chittenden County
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

Kristin Chandler, Training Coordinator, Team Two

11:00 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

System of Care - Family Lived Experience

Margie Lemay, Community Member, Parent, Colchester

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Child Care Funding Overview and Provider Landscape

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Karolyn Long, Director of Operations, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

High Level Provider Overview

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Polly Crozier, Senior Staff Attorney, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
Erica Gibson, Adolescent Medicine Division and Vt. Child Health Improvement Project, University of Vermont Medical Center
Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Office of Professional Regulation, Industry, and Insurance Overview

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice
Renee Johannensen, MD, West Windsor
Lauren Layman, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Educational Institutions

Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life
Wendy Koenig, Federal and State Relations and Legislative Liaison, University of Vermont
Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
Patricia Turley, General Counsel, Vermont State Colleges, Office of the Chancellor

9:40 AM

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

Discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:50 AM

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

Vermont Department of Health Update

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

OBGYN Resident Testimony

Mackenzie Delzer, OBGYN Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center
Gnendy Indig, OBGYN Resident, University of Vermont Medical Center

10:30 AM

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

Green Mountain Care Board

Lindsay Kill, Data Analytics and Information Chief, Green Mountain Care Board
Kathryn O'Neill, Health Services Researcher, Green Mountain Care Board

11:00 AM

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

Discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:40 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Lori Connors-Tadros, Senior Research Fellow, National Institute for Early Education Research
Nasha Patel, Consultant, Watershed Advisors
Elliot Regenstein, Consultant, Foresight Law and Policy
Kate Ritter, Early Childhood Advisor, Children's Funding Project

10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Elliot Haspel, Early Childhood Policy Expert and Commentator

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Pregnancy Services Centers

Anna Benvenuto, Regional Medical Director, Porter Medical Center
Carly Thomsen, Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, Middlebury College
Christel Tonoki, Student, University of Vermont

10:30 AM

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

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Rick Masters, Legal Counsel, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
Marschall Smith, Exective Director, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission

11:00 AM

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

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association

11:15 AM

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

Ethics of Information for Patients

Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network

11:45 AM

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

Vermont Department of Health

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.89 - An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity

Walk-through

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

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

Child Care and Early Learning

Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Rebecca Reese, Early Learning Initiative Manager, Burlington Early Learning Initiative

10:30 AM

Break

10:35 AM

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

Pregnancy Services Centers

Deb Couture, Executive Director, Aspire Now
Jean Marie Davis, Executive Director, Branches Pregnancy Resource Center
Joanie Praamsma, Executive Director, The Women's Center, Middlebury

11:15 AM

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

Head Start Vermont

Paul Behrman, Principal Consultant, Walnut Leadership
Deb Gass, Executive Director, Early Educational Services of Brattleboro

11:40 AM

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

Discussion

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:45 AM

Rights and Democracy Vermont

Alison Nihart, Vermont State Director, Rights and Democracy

11:50 AM

Vermont Creative Economy Day

Julia Doucet, Outreach Nurse, Open Door Clinic; Founding Member, El Viaje Más Caro

11:55 AM

Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain's Future

2023 Lake Champlain Action Plan

Wayne Elliott, Engineer, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Bob Fischer, Water Facility Operator, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Action Committee
Mark Naud , Chair, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Denise Smith, Community Health Manager, Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on the Future of Lake Champlain
Hilary Solomon, District Manager, Poultney-Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Families and Child Care Programs

Kiona Baez Heath, Families of Color Advisory Committee, Charlotte
Meghan Duff, Parent, Morrisville
Ilia Gilligan, Families of Color Advisory Committee, Williston
Christina Goodwin, Executive Director, Pine Forest Children's Center
Rachel Kauppila, Parent, Essex Junction
Chris Nelson, Child Care Provider, Mountain View Child Care, North Troy
Britany Watson, Families of Color Advisory Committee, North Springfield

10:00 AM

Federal Delegation

Health Care Discussion

Katherine Becker Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
Rebecca Ellis, State Director, Office of Senator Peter Welch
David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint

10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Mark Up

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ginger Irish, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

Mark Up

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

11:05 AM

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

Business Organizations

Dimitri Garder, Chair, Early Care and Learning Task Force, Vermont Business Roundtable
Roxanne Vought, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

11:20 AM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Day

Angie Harbin, Executive Director, Downstreet Housing and Community Development

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:40 AM

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

Attorney General's Office

Sarah Aceves, Assistant Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

10:50 AM

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

Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance

11:00 AM

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

Office of Professional Regulation

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

11:20 AM

Break

11:30 AM

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

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Clare Buckley, Lobbyist, MVP Healthcare
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:00 AM

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

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ginger Irish, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

Heather Bouchey, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Education
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Lauren Hogan, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Susan Titterton, Program Coordinator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children

11:40 AM

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

Mark Up

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Phillip Gardiner, Co-Chair, African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council
Brandon Henderson, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Marshall University
Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director, Center for Black Health and Equity
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
Erin Siegrist, President, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
Andrea Villanti, Deputy Director and Associate Professor, Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies and Rutgers School of Public Health
Tina Zuk, Government Relations Director, American Heart Association

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Wichie Artu, Former Menthol Smoker, Windham County
Ryan Canty, 2022 Graduate, Champlain Valley Union High School
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
L.E. Faricy, Pediatric Pulmonologist, Vermont Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics Vermont
Prospero Gogo, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Matthew Meunier, Student Assistant Program Counselor, Champlain Valley Union High School

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Jay Nichols, Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association

9:45 AM

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

Mark Up

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Testimony

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Deb Snell, President, Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, AFT-VT

10:45 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Walk-through and Mark Up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

11:20 AM

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

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Walk-through and Testimony

Kristen Briggs, Program Director of Access and Acute Care, Clara Martin Center
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

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

Mark Up

Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:40 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Testimony and Mark Up

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
Mary Moulton, Executive Director, Washington County Mental Health Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

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

Mark Up

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

John A. Clark, Owner, Alpine Mart - Stowe
Sarah Cosgrove, Tobacco Cessation Specialist, Rutland Regional Medical Center
Justine Franko, School Nurse, Rutland City School District
Amanda Klingler, Partner, King & Spaulding, LLC
VJ Mayor, Northeast Wholesalers Association
Lindsey Stroud, Director, Consumer Center, Taxpayers Protection Alliance
Nevin Zablotsky, Healthcare Educator

11:30 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Gubernatorial Appointment Confirmation

Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

11:50 AM

Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights

Disability Awareness Day

Kate Larose, Pandemic Equity Coordinator, Vermont Center for Independent Living

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

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

Mark Up and Possible Vote

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Discussion and Possible Mark Up

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

10:45 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Overview of Chemicals

Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

11:20 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
Bart Gengler, Attorney, Agency of Human Services
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee
Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Discussion, Mark Up, and Possible Vote

Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

9:00 AM

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

Mark Up

Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Mark Up and Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:20 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Confirmation Vote for Chairman Owen Foster

10:30 AM

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

Non-Citizen Child Care Financial Assistance Program

Cheryl Mitchell, President, Trelevan

10:45 AM

S.18 - An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Discussion and Possible Vote

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

11:10 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Gubernatorial Appointment Confirmation

Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:20 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Testimony

Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association

11:10 AM

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

Mark Up

Sen. Jane Kitchel, Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:00 AM

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

Mark Up

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:55 AM

Break

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Testimony

Kelly Ault, Executive Director, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Kelsey Johnson, Vice President State Government Affairs, Personal Care Products Council
Chelsea Murtha, Director of Sustainability, American Apparel & Footwear Association
Janet Nudelman, Senior Director of Program and Policy, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Discussion

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Testimony and Mark Up

Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

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

Mark Up

Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Testimony, Mark Up, and Discussion

Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jamie McConnell, Deputy Director, Women's Voices for the Earth
Scott Schloegel, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Motorcycle Industry Council
K. Malaika Walton, Director of Operations, Center for Baby and Adult Hygiene Products

9:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Discussion and Vote

9:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Holly Davies, Senior Toxicologist, Environmental Public Health Division, Washington State Department of Health
Avi Kar, Textiles Expert, Natural Resources Defense Council

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Discussion and Mark Up

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

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

Introduction to Senate Education Amendment

Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Senate Committee on Education
Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:15 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Discussion and Vote

Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

Sarah Kenney, Chief Policy Officer, Let's Grow Kids
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Review

Review of Current and Upcoming Bills

-

Draft Letter to Federal Delegation

Discussion and Priorities

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:15 AM

H.411 - An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Rep. Lori Houghton, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care

8:30 AM

H.411 - An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

Testimony and Mark Up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont

9:00 AM

H.411 - An act relating to extending COVID-19 health care regulatory flexibility

Discussion and Possible Vote

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

9:30 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.91 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense

Walk-through, Discussion, and Possible Proposal of Amendment

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:45 PM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.89 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility

Discussion and Possible Proposal of Amendment

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense

Discussion and Possible Proposal of Amendment

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:55 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Discussion and Vote

-

Draft Letter to Federal Delegation

Discussion

9:30 AM

S.91 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense

Discussion and Possible Proposal of Amendment

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Simha Ravven, Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Medical Society
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office

10:45 AM

S.89 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility

Discussion and Possible Proposal of Amendment

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting

Due to Senate Floor Time

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Green Mountain Care Board

Confirmation Hearing

David Murman, Nominee, Green Mountain Care Board

9:30 AM

H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Introduction and Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Rey Garofano, Reporter and Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Jessica Oski, Lobbyist, Necrason Group

10:00 AM

S.91 - An act relating to competency to stand trial and insanity as a defense

Discussion and Proposal of Amendment

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.89 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility

Discussion and Proposal of Amendment

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction

Introduction and Walk-through

Alicia Borg, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Jubilee McGill, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Introduction and Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Dane Whitman, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

9:30 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Arthur Peterson, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

11:00 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Bobby Farlice-Rubio, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Discussion and Possible Vote

9:30 AM

Agency of Human Services

Gubernatorial Appointment Confirmation Hearing
Secretary of the Agency of Human Services

Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services

10:15 AM

Draft Letter to Federal Delegation

Discussion

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

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Testimony

Diana Barnard, Associate Professor of Family Medicine; Lead Physician Palliative Medicine Services, UVMHN Porter Medical Center
Mary Hahn Beerworth, Executive Director, Vermont Right to Life
Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Amitai Heller, Legal Counsel, Compassion & Choices
Toni Kaeding, Co-Chair, Patient Choices Vermont
Melissa Stacy, Regional Advocacy Manager, Compassion & Choices

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Field Trip - Jenna's Promise

Greg Tatro, Founder/Director, Jenna's Promise

11:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Daniel Noyes, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

10:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Testimony

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Grey Gardner, Senior Staff Attorney, Drug Policy Alliance
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie Marvin, Vice President, Vermont Medical Society, Lamoille Health Partners
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
Theresa Vezina, Executive Director, Vermont CARES

11:45 AM

Alzheimer's Awareness Day

Betsy Bianchi, Caregiver and Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Jon Bouton, Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Barbara Edelman, Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Abby Palaza, Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Darryll Rudy, Patient, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Pamela Smith, Patient, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.473 - An act relating to radiologist assistants

Introduction and Walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Lori Houghton, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

9:30 AM

Discussion of an act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Review of H.282

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Lori Houghton, Sponsor, House Committee on Health Care

9:45 AM

Budget Discussion

General Budget Updates and Discussion

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Chad Butt, Executive Director, MENTOR Vermont
Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square / SASH
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Elizabeth Gilman, Executive Director, United Way of Vermont
Marcie Hambrick, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
Mary Hayden, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Ellen Riley, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children
Rachel Seelig, DLP Director and Staff Attorney for Government Relations, Vermont Legal Aid
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Foodbank
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Chadd Viger, Executive Director, Recovery House, Inc
Linda Wichlac, President, Vermont Association of Adult Day Services (VAADS)

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Testimony and Mark Up

Tom Dalton, Executive Director, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
Grace Keller, Chair, Vermont Overdose Prevention Network
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Mark Up and Possible Vote

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

11:30 AM

Department for Children and Families

Gubernatorial Appointment Confirmation Hearing
Commissioner for the Department for Children and Families

Chris Winters, Nominee, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Health Equity Advisory Commission

Joint Meeting with House Committee on Health Care

Rep. Brian Cina, House Committee on Health Care
Mark Hughes, Chair, Health Equity Advisory Commission
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council

10:00 AM

Joint Meeting with Senate Committee on Economic Development

This Meeting will be Livestreamed at the following link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-economic-development-housing-and-general-affairs

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Laurie Mumley, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative
Brenda Siegel, Self Advocate, Policy Advocate
Anne Sosin, Interim Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition

11:00 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Leslie Goldman, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

11:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to public health initiatives to address death by suicide

Introduction and Walk-through

Rep. Brian Cina, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Adam Washburne, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.190 - An act relating to removing the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end of life laws

Vote

9:15 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Discussion and Possible Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Jeff Hochberg, President, Vermont Retail Druggists
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Budget Recommendations

Discussion

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:30 AM

H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction

Testimony

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Erin Oalican , Reach-Up/TANF Program Director, Department for Children and Families
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children

11:45 AM

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

Testimony and Mark Up

John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.473 - An act relating to radiologist assistants

Testimony and Mark Up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kristen DeStigter, Network Chair, Department of Radiology, University of Vermont Health Network
Mary Streeter, Radiologist Assistant, University of Vermont Medical Center

9:30 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

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

Testimony and Markup

Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Marlene Maron, Chief Psychologist & Manager of Psychological Services, University of Vermont Medical Center

10:15 AM

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

Testimony and Mark Up

Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Melissa Willette, New England Region Liaison, Defense-State Liaison Office, Department of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy

10:30 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Update on Effective Dates

Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health

10:40 AM

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

Testimony and Mark Up

Susan Adams, Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Melissa Clark, Audiologist, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
Sierra Downs, Speech Language Pathologist
Linda Hazard, Program Director, Vermont Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, University of Vermont Medical Center
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

11:00 AM

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

Testimony and Mark Up

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

11:10 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Discussion of an act relating to workforce and economic development

Review and Discussion of H.484, Sections 23 & 25

David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners

11:00 AM

Discussion of an act relating to the Office of Professional Regulation

Review of H.305, Sections 4 & 7-9

Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

11:30 AM

Discussion of an act relating to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Review of H.270, Section 13

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Testimony, Discussion, and Possible Vote

Ruby Baker, Executive Director, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
Jamie Brew, Senior Director of Nursing, Howard Center
Betsy Hassan, American Nurses Association Vermont
Joe Nusbaum, Director, Licensing and Protection, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to public health initiatives to address death by suicide

Testimony

Christopher Allen, Director of Suicide Prevention, Department of Mental Health
Terri Lavely, Board Chair, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Vermont Chapter
Nick Nichols, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
Caitlin Quinn, Public Health Analyst, Vermont Department of Health

11:00 AM

Discussion of an act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning legally protected health care activity

Discussion of H.89: Possible Amendment

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society

11:30 AM

H.473 - An act relating to radiologist assistants

Mark-up and Possible Vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

H.473 - An act relating to radiologist assistants

Discussion and Vote

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

9:00 AM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Leslie Goldman, House Committee on Health Care

9:30 AM

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

Testimony and Mark-up

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Ginger Irish, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association

10:30 AM

Discussion of an act relating to hospital liens

Review of S.79

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice

11:00 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Discussion of an act relating to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Discussion of H.270 Recommendations

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Medical Society

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Committee Bill on Child Care

Discussion and Vote on DR 23-1027

9:00 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

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

9:45 AM

Gubernatorial Appointee Confirmation

Various Board Appointment Votes

10:00 AM

Discussion of an act relating to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Discussion of H.270 and Senate Health and Welfare Recommendations

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Gubernatorial Appointee Confirmation

Confirmation Votes on Secretary of the Agency of Human Services and Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled for Today

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Review of House Amendments

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

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

Testimony, Discussion, and Possible Vote

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice

11:00 AM

H.481 - An act relating to public health initiatives to address death by suicide

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Adam Washburne, Student Clinician, Office of Legislative Council

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Discussion, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Michael Benvenuto, Project Director, Elder Law Unit, Vermont Legal Aid
John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners

10:30 AM

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

Testimony, Discussion, and Possible Vote

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

11:00 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Discussion of House Amendment

Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.94 - An act relating to removing the Reach Up ratable reduction

Discussion, Mark-up, and Possible Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children

9:30 AM

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

Discussion and Vote

John Gordon, Director, Adult Protective Services Division, Department of Disabilities, Aging and Disabilities
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.481 - An act relating to public health initiatives to address death by suicide

Discussion and Vote

Terri Lavely, Board Chair, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Vermont Chapter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.36 - An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers

Discussion of House Amendment and Possible Vote

Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Gubernatorial Appointments

Discussion

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Senate Floor

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

Vote on Amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Review of House Changes

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

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

Review of Amendments

Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

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

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Draft Letter to Federal Delegation

Discussion

11:00 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

S.89 - An act relating to establishing a forensic facility

Joint Meeting with Senate Judiciary and Review of House Proposal of Amendment
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

9:30 AM

Confirmations

Committee Discussion

-

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Act 81 An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Overview

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

Act 81 An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Status and Challenges at the local level
Connections with AHS Case Management Services
Eligibility Determinations. Other Supports

Alison Calderara, Program and Advancement Chief, Capstone Community Action
Angus Chaney, Executive Director, Homeless Prevention Center, Rutland
Mary Cohen, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
Rebecca Duprey, Motel Program, Lived Experience
Addie Lentzner, Student Advocate, Middlebury College
Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
Bryan Plant, Tenant, Lived Experience
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

11:45 AM

Questions and Answers

12:00 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

Act 81 An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Continued Testimony

Kara Casey, Board Member, Housing and Homelessness Alliance
Chloe Collins, Executive Director, Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless
Kerry Duquette-Hoffman, Field Director Chittenden County, Department for Children and Families
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Sarah Russell, Co Chair, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance

3:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Commission Discussion

Welcome and Introductions
Oversight Issues and Session Priorities

12:00 PM

Adjourn

12:15 PM

Senate Caucuses

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Committee Discussion and Planning

9:20 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Walk Through

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

9:40 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Walk Through

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

11:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State-of-the-State Message

Joint Assembly

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Act 27 Working Group Report

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:00 AM

Competency Restoration Report

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

10:30 AM

Act 81

Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department of Children and Families
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Act 76 of 2023 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Update

Morgan Crossman, Executive Director, Building Bright Futures
Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

Walk-Through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

-

S.188 - An act relating to supports for child care providers

Walk-Through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.162 - An act relating to extending the moratorium on home health agency certificates of need

Walk-Through

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

Bi-State Primary Care Association

Introductions

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care. This meeting will be held in the Pavilion Building, Room 270. This meeting will be livestreamed at <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtilisCXIU4ZgxQ8fRgsdw/featured>.

Kayla Davis, Co-Executive Director, Battenkill Valley Health Center
Josh Dufresne, Chief Executive Officer, North Star Health
Georgia Maheras, Senior Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Jeffrey McKee, Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Centers of Burlington

9:00 AM

Act 167 of 2022 - An act relating to health care reform initiatives, data collection, and access to home- and community-based services

Update

Joint meeting with the House Committee on Health Care. This meeting will be held in the Pavilion Building, Room 270. This meeting will be livestreamed at <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtilisCXIU4ZgxQ8fRgsdw/featured>.

Alena Berube, Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Marisa Melamed, Associate Director of Health Systems Policy, Green Mountain Care Board

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Act 167 of 2022 - An act relating to health care reform initiatives, data collection, and access to home- and community-based services

Update, continued

Wendy Trafton, Deputy Director of Health Care Reform, Agency of Human Services

11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Walk-Through

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

-

S.211 - An act relating to health care reform and to the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Walk-Through

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

10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Review S.151 in conjuction with S.211

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

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Walk-through

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Public Safety

Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs. This meeting will be held in the Senate Chamber. The meeting will be livestreamed https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-judiciary.

Dee Barbic, Director, Violence Prevention Task Force
Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
Peter Elwell, Interim Director, Groundworks Collaborative
Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
Robin Joy, Director of Research, Crime Research Group
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Gary Marvel, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Steve Murray, Executive Director, Burlington Housing Authority
Shabnam Beth Nolan, Executive Director, King Street Center
Scott Pavek, Substance Use Policy Analyst, City of Burlington, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, Burlington
Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Sen. Becca White, Reporter and Sponsor, Sponsor

9:30 AM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee

10:00 AM

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

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Lucinda Tarr, Founder & Executive Director, Doula Vitae

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

S.188 - An act relating to supports for child care providers

Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
Erin Roche, Vermont Director, First Children's Finance

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Working Bridges Program

Jesse Bridges, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont

9:10 AM

S.211 - An act relating to health care reform and to the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Alena Berube, Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.211 - An act relating to health care reform and to the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Continued

Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Pat Jones, Deputy Director, Payment Reform
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Discrimination Prevention Training for Members

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Update on Electronic Benefit Transfer and Housing

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Lily Sojourner, Interim Director, Department for Children and Families/Economic Services Division

11:00 AM

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

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Johnson, Director of Government Affairs, Vermont Care Partners
Sam Peisch, Health Policy Analyst, Vermont Legal Aid
Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2024 Budget Address

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.211 - An act relating to health care reform and to the regulatory duties of the Green Mountain Care Board

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Abe Berman, Interim Chief Executive Officer, OneCare Vermont
Shiela Boni, Executive Director, Board of Nursing
Elliott Fisher, Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, The Dartmouth Institute
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jennifer Laurent, Chair, Board of Nursing
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

11:00 AM

Medicaid Data Warehouse and Analytics Solution

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Kristin McClure, Health Data Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Patrick Frawley, Director, Vermont Crisis Intervention Network
Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Megan Tierney-Ward, Interim Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.188 - An act relating to supports for child care providers

Erin Roche, Vermont Director, First Children's Finance

11:45 AM

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

Morgan Greenwood, Obstetrician and Gynecologist Resident, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jane Horvath, Health Policy Analyst, Horvath Health Policy
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Mariana Socal , Associate Scientist, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

10:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Joint meeting with the Senate Committee on Agriculture. This meeting will be held in Senate Agriculture, Room 28. This meeting will be livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-agriculture.

Kyla Bennett, Director, Science Policy, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
Pamela Bryer, Agrichemical Toxicologist, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Steve Dwinell, Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Walk-through

Michael Cyr, Director of Business Development, The Skinny Pancake
Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
Zachary Hughes, Community Member and 3SquaresVT Former Recipient, Montpelier
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Leslie Wisdom, Food & Nutrition Program Director, Department for Children and Families

10:55 AM

Break

11:10 AM

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

Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance
Sarah Teel, Research Director, Voices for Vermont's Children

11:40 AM

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

Possible Mark-up

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

11:55 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Competency Restoration Report

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

9:30 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Overview

Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Overview and Possible Mark-up

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

11:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to expanding Vermont’s health care workforce through graduates of international medical schools

Introduction

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Windham County

11:30 AM

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

Fiscal Update

Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:45 AM

Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative

Jenn Townley, Member, Developmental Disabilities Housing Initiative

11:50 AM

Mental Health Advocacy

Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Kelly Carroll, Impacted Citizen, Bennington
Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Update

Kyla Bennett, Director, Science Policy, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Jessie Hammond, Health Statistics and Informatics Director, Department of Health
Sarah Owen, State Toxicologist, Vermont Department of Health

11:00 AM

Blueprint Expansion Pilot Update

Addie Armstrong, Data Analytics and Information Administrator, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
John Saroyan, Executive Director, Blueprint for Health, Agency of Human Services
Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Director, Vermont Department of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Julia Boles, Health Policy Advisor, Green Mountain Care Board
Rachel Cottle Latham, Director, State Policy, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy
Theo Kennedy, Public Policy Attorney and General Practitioner, Rutland Pharmacy and The Vermont Pharmacists Association

10:25 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.173 - An act relating to the collection, sharing, and selling of consumer health data

Overview

Beth Anderson, President and CEO, Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL)
Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Erica Gibson, Adolescent Primary Care Physician, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Associate Pediatrics Professor, University of Vermont Health Network

10:15 AM

Afterschool Programs

Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool

11:00 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two

11:15 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Mike Duteau, President, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores

11:30 AM

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

Discussion and mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)

11:40 AM

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

Fiscal overview

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Committee discussion

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Marie Lallier, Developmental Services Director, Vermont Care Partners
John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
Mary-Graham McDowell, Director of Developmental Services, Rutland Mental Health Services
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:15 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Committee discussion

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jessie Hammond, Health Statistics and Informatics Director, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Owen, State Toxicologist, Vermont Department of Health

11:30 AM

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

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.173 - An act relating to the collection, sharing, and selling of consumer health data

Committee discussion

Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

9:20 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

9:40 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Julia Boles, Health Policy Advisor, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk

Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor, Franklin County
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:20 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:45 AM

Hub and Spoke Expansion

Update

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Anthony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Department of Health

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.469 - An act relating to remote and electronic processes for executing an advance directive

Introduction

Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Noah Hyman, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services

10:10 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Committee discussion and possible mark-up

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:50 AM

Our Voices Exposed (OVX)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Introduction and walk-through

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor, Senate Education Committee

10:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Mark-up

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

11:15 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Committee discussion

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

11:45 AM

Recovery Day

Krista Chesebro, Lead Peer Support Specialist, Jenna's Promise
Tracie Hauck, Executive Director, Rutland Turning Point Center
Jeffrey Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Monica Caserta Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer, Office of Governor
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeremy Therrien, Crisis Program Director, Department of Mental Health

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Mark-up

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

10:50 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Committee discussion

Sarah Owen, State Toxicologist, Vermont Department of Health

11:00 AM

S.187 - An act relating to student application of sunscreen

Introduction and walk-through

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Director, Vermont Department of Health

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Committee discussion

Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council

10:30 AM

S.302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk

Committee discussion

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Jon Bouton, Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Mary Claire Carroll, Family Member, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
Christel Tonoki, Student, University of Vermont

11:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Committee discussion and possible vote

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Susan Garcia Nofi, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid Disability Law Project
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Committee discussion

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Kyla Bennett, Director, Science Policy, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)
Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Owen, State Toxicologist, Vermont Department of Health
Catherine Palin, Senior Attorney & Director of Environmental Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation

11:30 AM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Committee discussion

Joe Edson, 3SquaresVT Recipient, South Barre
Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
George Schenk, Founder & CEO, American Flatbread at Lareau Farm and Forest

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.469 - An act relating to remote and electronic processes for executing an advance directive

Walk-through

Cindy Bruzzese, Executive Director & Clinical Ethicist, Vermont Ethics Network
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Committee discussion

Alison Despathy, Citizen, Danville
Sandy Reider, Citizen, Lyndonville
Heather Stein, Associate Medical Director, Community Health Centers of Essex

10:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Committee discussion and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Lindsey Owen, Executive Director, Disabilities Rights Vermont

11:45 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.187 - An act relating to student application of sunscreen

Committee discussion

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
Ilisa Stalberg, Maternal and Child Health Director, Vermont Department of Health
Clayton Wetzel, Treasurer, Vermont State School Nurses' Association

10:00 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Committee discussion

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Steven Moore, Naturopathic Physician, The New England Wellness Group

11:00 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Committee discussion

Lynn Currier Stanley, Executive Director, Vermont and New Hampshire Chapters, National Association of Social Workers

11:20 AM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.469 - An act relating to remote and electronic processes for executing an advance directive

Vote

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

9:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

New amendment walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk

Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.187 - An act relating to student application of sunscreen

Vote

Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:00 AM

S.187 - An act relating to student application of sunscreen

Vote

-

S.302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk

Vote

8:15 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

8:45 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Walk-through new draft

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

9:15 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

New amendment walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:20 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jeff Moreau, Executive Director, Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences

10:00 AM

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

Phil Hobbie, Board Member, Aging in Hartland Organization
Carol Langstaff, User of Service, Citizen, Sharon
Jill Lloyd, Vice Chair, Aging in Hartland Organization
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNA's of Vermont
Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
Katie Williams, Community Nurse, Aging in Hartland Organization

11:00 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Committee discussion and mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Committee discussion and mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:40 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Continue reviewing new amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

New draft walk-through

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mike Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Pat Jones, Interim Director, Health Care Reform
Susan Ridzon, Executive Director, Healthfirst, Inc.
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

10:30 AM

S.263 - An act relating to expanding Vermont’s health care workforce through graduates of international medical schools

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Virginie Diambou, Racial Equity Director, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Chris Dougherty, CEO, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice

11:00 AM

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

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charles MacLean, Associate Dean of Primary Care, University of Vermont
Katherine Maclean, Former Johns Hopkins Researcher
Kurt White, Vice President of Outpatient Programs and Community Initiatives, Brattleboro Retreat

11:50 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Liz Mills, Representative, Vermont Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Introduction and walk-through

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Taylor Small, Co-sponsor, House Committee On Human Services

10:00 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Jane Horvath, Health Policy Analyst, Horvath Health Policy

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.197 - An act relating to restricting perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up

Rick Barnett, Founder and Legislative Committee Chair, Psychedelic Society of Vermont, Vermont Psychological Association
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Mark-up

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Alya MacManaway, Citizen, Hinesburg
Jill Mazza Olson, Executive Director, VNAs of Vermont
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Heather Rice, Wellspring Chiropractic Lifestyle Center
Jennifer Stella, Co-Director, Health Choice VT
Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life

9:45 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board

10:30 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

New draft walk-through

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Hayden DuBlois, Visiting Fellow, Opportunity Solutions Project
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.263 - An act relating to expanding Vermont’s health care workforce through graduates of international medical schools

Mark-up

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
David Herlihy, Executive Director, Vermont Board of Medical Practice

9:30 AM

S.151 - An act relating to pay parity and transparency in health care

Mark-up

Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
Alena Berube, Director of Health Systems Finances, Green Mountain Care Board
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services

10:30 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Mark-up and possible vote

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

11:00 AM

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

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

Mark-up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Office of Health Equity

Discussion on the location of OHE

11:45 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Possible amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:50 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Mark-up and possible vote

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Teddy Waszazack, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
Leslie Wisdom, Food & Nutrition Program Director, Department for Children and Families

10:30 AM

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

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:40 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Vote

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

-

S.263 - An act relating to expanding Vermont’s health care workforce through graduates of international medical schools

Possible vote

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

10:50 AM

S.215 - An act relating to 3SquaresVT

Vote

10:55 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:35 AM

Committee Discussion

Overview of House Bills in Committee

11:50 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor, Burlington
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

An act relating to planning for the Agency of Health Care Administration

Overview of S.183

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

10:45 AM

An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Overview of S.18

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

11:00 AM

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

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor, Chittenden County

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Overview of S.18 continued

Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Jessica Brumsted, Sponsor, House Committee On Human Services
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Daisy Berbeco, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:45 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Alex Kral, Distinguished Fellow, Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice, Research Triangle Institute
Brandon DL Marshall, Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public Health

11:40 AM

An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids

Overview of S.18 continued

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

9:20 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:45 AM

Appointments

Sen. David Weeks, Vice Chair, Senate Health and Welfare

10:00 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial retention

-

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Lila Bennett, Executive Director, Journey to Recovery Community Center
Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
Jess Kirby, Director of Client Services, Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform
Dakota Roberts, Harm Reduction Specialist, AIDS Project of Southern Vermont

9:45 AM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Committee discussion and mark-up

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Angela Paoli, Mental Health Provider; President, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter

10:30 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Director, Department of Health
Gary DeCarolis, Executive Director, Vermont Recovery Network
Nicole DiStasio, Director of Policy, Department of Mental Health
Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
Zachary Hughes, Board Vice President, Vermont Psychiatric Survivors
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Lisa Lord, Director of Operations and Workforce Development, Recovery Vermont; Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery (VAMHAR)
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Chip Mitiguy, Recovery Coach, Turning Point Center of Addison County
Wilda White, Consultant, Peer Workforce Development Initiative

11:45 AM

Parent Child Centers

Zeinab Bulle, Family Room Family
Forrest Gardner, Family Room Family
Josh Miller, Executive Director, Janet S. Munt Family Room

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Mark-up and vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

9:45 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Alyssa Black, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Health Care
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

10:30 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Elizabeth Deutsch, Assistant Director and Director of Nursing, Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic
Grey Gardner, Senior Staff Attorney, Drug Policy Alliance
Grace Keller, Chair, Vermont Overdose Prevention Network

11:30 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Evidence based funding

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

Disability Awareness Day

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Max Barrows, Outreach Director, Green Mountain Self Advocates
Anastasia Douglas, Chair, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Hasan Ko, Self- Advocate, Champlain Valley Voices

9:15 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Mark-up and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

Security Briefing

Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-at-Arms, Vermont State House
John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
Kevin Williams, Acting Chief, Capitol Police Department

11:00 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Mark-up

Rep. Eric Maguire, House Director, Rutland Dismas House
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

H.621 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for diagnostic breast imaging

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Melanie Carpenter, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Mike Rollo, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

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H.741 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Rep. Leslie Goldman, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Claire Bolon, Medical Director, MVP Health Care
Erika Brown, Director of Patient Accounts, Community Health Centers of Burlington
Jordan Estey, Senior Director, Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
LaRena Fitz-Gerald, Chief Operating Office, Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
Andrew Garland, Vice President Client Relations and External Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Nancy Hogue, Pharmacy Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
Kelly Lange, Network Vice President, UVM Health Network Managed Care Contracting
Julie Lin, Independent Dermatologist, University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care
Thomas Weigel, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

11:00 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

Introduction and walk-through

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Mari Cordes, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care

9:40 AM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Introduction

Rep. Lori Houghton, Co-Sponsor, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

Break

10:05 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health

10:50 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Mark-up

Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
Rep. Eric Maguire, House Director, Rutland Dismas House
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

Appointments

Update

9:45 AM

H.621 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for diagnostic breast imaging

Possible vote

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

-

H.741 - An act relating to health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening

Possible vote

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

10:15 AM

JRS44 - Joint resolution declaring the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in Vermont to be a public health emergency

Introduction and walk-through

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Co-sponsor, Senate Government Operations Committee

11:00 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Eric Maguire, House Director, Rutland Dismas House
Scott Pavek, Substance Use Policy Analyst, City of Burlington, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Member
Miro Weinberger, Former Mayor, City Of Burlington

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Budget Discussion

Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

11:25 AM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:40 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Introduction

Rep. Jubilee McGill, Co-Reporter, House Committee On Human Services
Rep. Theresa Wood, Reporter, House Committee On Human Services

9:30 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Kristen Connolly, Pediatrician, Timberlane Pediatrics
Rick Dooley, Physician Assistant, Thomas Chittenden Health Center

9:45 AM

Budget Discussion

Continued

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

10:15 AM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:45 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Mark-up and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Mayor, City Of Burlington

11:00 AM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

Sebastian Arduengo , Assistant General Counsel, Department of Financial Regulation
Jeff Hochberg, Director, Rutland Pharmacy
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Introduction and walk-through

Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Rep. Rey Garofano, Reporter, House Human Services
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Fay Homan, Member, Green Mountain Care Board’s Primary Care Advisory Group

10:30 AM

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

Introduction and walk-through

Rep. Lucy Boyden, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:25 AM

Budget Discussion

Continued

Molly Dugan, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Cathedral Square / Support and Services at Home (SASH)
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Mary Kate Mohlman, Director, Vermont Public Policy, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Parent Child Centers

11:45 AM

Committee Discussion

Naturopathic medicine

Steven Moore, Naturopathic Physician and Legislative Chair, Vermont Naturopathic Association
JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director, Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Dani Fuoco, Senior Policy & Implementation Analyst, Department of Vermont Health Access
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Alex McCracken, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Vermont Health Access

10:15 AM

Budget Discussion

Continued FY 25

Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:45 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Mark-up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Emma Zavez, Consumer Research and Health Policy Analyst, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid

11:15 AM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

Mark-up

Charles Becker, Staff Attorney, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sam Hallemeier, Director of State Affairs, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Mark-up and possible vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

10:00 AM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Testimony

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Frank Knaack, Executive Director, Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont
Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families

11:30 AM

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

Vote

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Vote

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

8:45 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Vote

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

9:00 AM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Mark -up

Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Brenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

10:00 AM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

Vote

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

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H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Mark-up and vote

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

11:55 AM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Testimony

Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Amy Rose, Policy Associate, Voices for Vermont's Children

10:40 AM

JRS44 - Joint resolution declaring the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in Vermont to be a public health emergency

New draft walk-through

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

8:30 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Mark-up and possible vote

Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
Larry Crist, Executive Director, VT Parent Representation Center, Inc
Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:00 AM

An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Overview

James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board

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An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Testimony

Linda Klumpers, Founder, Cannify
Libby Stuyt, Addiction Psychiatrist, Colorado
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society

10:30 AM

An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy

Overview of H.121

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
Tom Mann, Manager, State Government Relations, American Telemedicine Association

11:30 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Introduction of proposed amendment

Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Walk-through of House amendment

Bill Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Necrason Group

11:00 AM

H.661 - An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures

Vote

Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:25 AM

H.870 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Walk-through of naturopathic language

Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office

11:40 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Walk-through of HIPPA language

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:15 AM

H.766 - An act relating to prior authorization and step therapy requirements, health insurance claims, and provider contracts

Walk-through of proposed amendment by Senator Kitchel

Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

10:50 AM

S.189 - An act relating to mental health response service guidelines and the safety of social service and home health providers

Walk-through of House amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Continued overview

Marcie Gallagher, Environmental Associate, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:30 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:00 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Walk-through of new draft

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:20 AM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Walk-through of proposed amendment

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary

11:30 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Continued discussion of lead related language

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Hearing Type

Standard

9:05 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Testimony and possible mark-up

Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
Jessica Barquist, Vice President of Public Affairs, VT, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

10:37 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Mark-up

Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
David Eaton, Professor Emeritus of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences School of Public Health, Dean and Vice Provost Emeritus, The Graduate School, University of Washington
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kathy Stanton, Senior Director, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care Products Council

11:20 AM

H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Walk-through

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Policy and Communications Consultant, Vermont Medical Society

11:55 AM

S.25 - An act relating to regulating consumer products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or other chemicals

Walk-through of new draft and vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Testimony and possible mark-up

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board

10:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Possible vote

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Final walk-through of amendment

Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Chair, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee

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Health Equity Advisory Commission

Report

Susan Aranoff, Senior Planner and Policy Analyst, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Co-Chair, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, Health Equity Advisory Commission
Kirsten Murphy, Executive Director, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council, Health Equity Advisory Commission

10:10 AM

H.121 - An act relating to enhancing consumer privacy and the age-appropriate design code

Continued discussion and possible vote

Christopher Curtis, Director, Consumer Assistance Program, Vermont Attorney General's Office
Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:40 AM

JRS44 - Joint resolution declaring the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in Vermont to be a public health emergency

New draft walk-through and vote

Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.186 - An act relating to the systemic evaluation of recovery residences and recovery communities

Walk-through of House proposed amendments

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:45 AM

Appointments

Discussion and vote

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Walk-through of House proposed amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

S.192 - An act relating to civil commitment procedures at a secure residential recovery facility and a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth and civil commitment procedures for individuals with an intellectual disability

Walk-through of House proposed amendment continued

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:40 AM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Walk-through of House proposed amendment

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

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

9:00 AM

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

Walk-through of House proposed amendments

Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:15 AM

S.302 - An act relating to public health outreach programs regarding dementia risk

Walk-through of House proposed amendment

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

9:30 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Hearing Type

Standard

12:45 PM

H.890 - An act relating to delaying implementation of certain health insurance claims editing requirements

Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Jordan Estey, Senior Director, Government Affairs, MVP Health Care
Addie Strumolo, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access

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2023-2024 Session

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare (Room 17)

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare has jurisdiction over matters relating to the preservation of health, old age assistance, and social and economic security.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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