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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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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor


Thursday, January 5, 2023
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Hear the Canvassing Committee Report

11:25 AM

Senate Floor


Friday, January 6, 2023
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9:00 AM

Committee Meeting

Member Introductions and Session Priorities

10:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor


Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Training


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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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


Thursday, January 12, 2023
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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


Friday, January 13, 2023
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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


Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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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


Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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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


Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Meeting Record
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


Friday, January 20, 2023
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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


Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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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


Thursday, January 26, 2023
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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


Friday, January 27, 2023
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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


Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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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


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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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


Thursday, February 2, 2023
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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


Friday, February 3, 2023
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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


Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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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


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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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


Thursday, February 9, 2023
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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


Friday, February 10, 2023
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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


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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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


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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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


Thursday, February 16, 2023
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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


Friday, February 17, 2023
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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


Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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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


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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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


Thursday, February 23, 2023
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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


Friday, February 24, 2023
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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


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


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

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting

Due to Senate Floor Time


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Field Trip - Jenna's Promise

  • Greg Tatro, Founder/Director, Jenna's Promise
11:00 PM

Adjourn


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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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


Thursday, April 20, 2023
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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


Friday, April 21, 2023
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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


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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No Committee Meetings Scheduled for Today


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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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


Thursday, April 27, 2023
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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


Friday, April 28, 2023
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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

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
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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


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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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


Thursday, May 4, 2023
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor


Friday, May 5, 2023
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-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

10:00 AM

Senate Floor


Monday, May 8, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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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


Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

9:30 AM

Confirmations

Committee Discussion

-

Adjourn


Friday, May 12, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today


Thursday, October 5, 2023
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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


Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Thursday, January 4, 2024
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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


Friday, January 5, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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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


Thursday, January 11, 2024
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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


Friday, January 12, 2024
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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


Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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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


Thursday, January 18, 2024
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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


Friday, January 19, 2024
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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


Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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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


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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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


Thursday, January 25, 2024
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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


Friday, January 26, 2024
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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


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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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


Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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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


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

11:35 AM

Committee Discussion

Overview of House Bills in Committee

11:50 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, March 21, 2024
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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


Friday, March 22, 2024
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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


Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial retention

-

Adjourn


Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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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


Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
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


Friday, March 29, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
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
-

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


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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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


Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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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


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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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


Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Friday, April 12, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Meeting Record
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
-

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


Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Meeting Record
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
-

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


Friday, April 19, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Friday, April 26, 2024
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Standard
Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
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


Friday, May 3, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Meeting Record
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


Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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


Monday, June 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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