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Senate Committee on Judiciary (Room 1)

The Senate Committee on Judiciary has jurisdiction over matters relating to judicial and legal affairs; and motor vehicle and homeowner liability insurance.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Committee Meeting

Organize and Session Priorities

10:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Justice Reinvestment II

What is Justice Reinvestment II?
The Vermont Process
Justice Reinvestment bills passed the last two years
Justice Reinvestment bills proposed for this session

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

Bail and Conditions of Release

Alternatives such as diversion

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Court Backlog

Joint Hearing with House Judiciary

Meeting will be held in Room 270 at 109 State Street

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Governor's Violence Prevention Bills(including mental health)
Forensic Unit

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
  • Dee Barbic, Director, Violence Prevention Task Force
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
11:20 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Walk-through and testimony

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Michael Notte, Sergeant
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Cost of Incarceration and Statistics

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Court Backlog

  • Nicholas Demi, Comissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Restorative Justice Statistics

  • Chris Barton, Restorative Systems Administrator, Department of Corrections
  • Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
11:00 AM

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

  • Nathanial Erb, Policy Advocate, The Innocence Project
  • Christopher Tapp, Exoneree, Idaho
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.7 - An act relating to qualifications for a public defender

Walk-through and testimony

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Sand, Founding Director, Center for Justice Reform, Vermont Law School
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.15 - An act relating to establishing presumptive probation for nonviolent crimes

Walk-through and testimony

  • Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Falko Shilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Continued testimony

  • Camillo Grande, Lieutenant, Bennington Police Department
  • Stuart Hurd, Town Manager, Bennington
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

  • Kevin Blongy, Vermont Police Association
  • Indi Schoenherr , Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:45 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.7 - An act relating to qualifications for a public defender

  • Joe Benning, Former State Senator, Caledonia District
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
  • Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Christopher Lukasik, Victim Advocate, Windham County State's Attorneys
  • Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Lauren Hersh, National Director, World Without Exploitation
  • Audrey Morrissey, Co Executive Director, My Life My Choice
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

Walk-through and testimony

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Jessica King-Mohr, Lead Research Analyst, Department of Corrections
  • Etan Nasreddin-Longo, Chair, RDAP
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps

Walk through and testimony

  • Billy Clark, Litigation Attorney, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Drew Hazelton, Chief, Rescue Inc.
  • Russ Layne, Citizen, Danby
  • Mary McCord, Executive Director, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Review of Administration's proposed changes

  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Jaye Pershing Johnson, Governor's Office
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Appointments

  • Jennifer Barrett, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Nate Besio, Member, Human Rights Commission
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Mark-up

  • Nathanial Erb, Policy Advocate, The Innocence Project
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
11:20 AM

Break

11:30 AM

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

Mark-up continued

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Joint Hearing with Senate Health and Welfare
Meeting will be held in Room 267 at 109 State Street

  • 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, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
  • Jill Maynard, Director of Emergency Services, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
  • Peter Wright, CEO, Northwest 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

  • Allison Davis, Section Chief of Emergency Medicine, Rutland Regional Medical Center
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • 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
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Angela Zaikowski , Director, Vermont Landlord Association
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

  • Ludovica Brown, Staff Attorney, Disabilities Rights Vermont
  • Matthew Fitzgerald, Impacted Citizen, Williston
11:15 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

Testimony and Possible Mark-up

  • Dale Crook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Darrell Miller, Professor of Law and Co-Director, Duke University Firearms Law Center
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Miro Weinberger, Mayor, City Of Burlington
10:30 AM

Appointments

Citizen Testimony
Judge Jennifer Barrett, Superior Court Judge

  • Leyva Farzana, State's Attorney, Orleans County
  • Kelly Green, Attorney, Office of the Defender General
  • David Sleigh, Attorney and Partner, SleighLaw
  • Ember Tilton, Attorney, Furlan and Associates
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

  • Douglas Allen, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Jim Finger , President, Vermont Ambulance Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
  • Drew Hazelton, Vice President and Chair, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
  • Meg Polyte, Policy Director, Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter
  • James Whitcomb, Field Force Division Commander, Vermont State Police
  • Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Amy Davenport, Vice Chair, Children and Families Council for Prevention Programs
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Alison Shih, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

Mark-up

  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director of Racial Equity, Agency of Administration
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Jay Green, Racial Equity Policy and Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

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

Testimony and Mark-up

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps

Mark-up

  • Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Lawton, Concerned Citizen, Burlington
10:05 AM

Break

10:20 AM

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

Mark-up

  • 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
  • John Wallace, Attorney, Primmer Piper and Eggleston Cramer PC
  • Wilda White, Policy and Training Consultant, Department of Public Safety
11:15 AM

Break

11:45 AM

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

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Testimony and possible Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • John Lott, President, Crime Prevention Research Group
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:45 AM

Appointment Confirmations

Judge Jennifer Barrett to the Vermont Superior Court
Nate Besio as member of the Human Rights Commission
Possible Vote

  • Jennifer Barrett, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

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

Mark-up and Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

Mark-up

  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps

Mark-up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Will Moore, Firearms Policy Analyst, Vermont Traditions Coalition
11:30 AM

DOC and DCF Line Staff

  • Shane Gerrity, Franklin/Grand Isle County Chapter President, Correctional Officer II, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Christina Granger, VSEA Board of Trustees Member, Probation and Parole Officer II, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Leona Watt, VSEA Chair and Senior Probation and Parole Officer, State of Vermont Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Mark -up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark-up

12:00 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

Walk-through and testimony

  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Rory Thibault, State's Attorney, Washington County
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

Friday, February 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • David Englander, Senior Policy & Legal Advisor, Department of Health
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Shayla Livingston, Policy Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

DOC and DCF Line Staff

  • Trissie Casanova, VSEA Member, Department for Children and Families
  • Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:45 AM

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

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Walk-Through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Break

9:40 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Nancy Miller, Child Safety Manager, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark- Up

  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
11:20 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.72 - An act relating to lifting the potency limits on concentrated cannabis products

  • Jessilyn Dolan, Registered Nurse, Co-Founder of Green Mountain Patients Alliance
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
  • Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
  • Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, Maidstone Public Relations, Vermont Medical Society
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Walk Through and Testimony

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • William Gardella, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

DOC and DCF Line Staff

  • Renee Hamel, VSEA Member, Department for Children and Families
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
10:55 AM

Update on Facility for Youth Offenders

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Tabrena Karish, Project Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
11:25 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

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

Mark-Up

  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

Break

11:20 AM

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

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Rachel Feldman, Chief of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Agency of Human Services
  • Jessica King-Mohr, Director of Research and Data Analytics, Department of Corrections
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Carl Reynolds, Senior Legal and Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
  • Monica Weeber, Executive Director, Crime Research Group
  • Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
9:50 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Kelly Carroll, Impacted Citizen, Bennington
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Al Johnson-Kurts, Member - Steering Committee, Vermont Freedom Fund
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Indi Schoenherr , Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

Mark-Up and Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • William Gardella, Deputy State's Attorney, Chittenden County
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

  • Thomas Borchart, Professor and Chair,Department of Religion, University of Vermont
  • Chris Coyne, Bishop of Burlington
  • Rev John Paul Kimes, Associate Professor of the Practice, Notre Dame Law School
  • Monsignor McDermott, Vicar General, Diocese of Burlington
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Possible Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.16 - An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Committee Discussion and Mark-Up

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Adjourn

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

Mark-Up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rory Thibault, Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Mark-Up

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
10:15 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

Mark up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rory Thibault, Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:15 AM

S.79 - An act relating to limitations on hospital liens

Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Kristin Ross, Vermont Association of Justice
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Justin Kolber, Chief of Environmental and Public Protection Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:30 AM

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

Walk -Through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Elizabeth Anderson, Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

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

Mark up and Vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

Break

9:20 AM

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

Mark-up and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Mark-up and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
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

10:55 AM

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

Mark-Up

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Simha Ravven, Chief Medical Officer, Howard Center
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Mark-Up and Vote

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Jared Bianchi, Deputy State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

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

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.41 - An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers

Walk-Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

H.148 - An act relating to raising the age of eligibility to marry

Walk-Through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.41 - An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers

  • Rachel Jolly, CEDO Assistant Director, Community Justice Center
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:45 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.148 - An act relating to raising the age of eligibility to marry

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marcie Hambrick, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  • Fraidy Reiss, Founder and Executive Director, Unchained at Last
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.28 - An act relating to diversion and expungement

Walk Through , Testimony and Vote

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.79 - An act relating to limitations on hospital liens

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • James Levy, Attorney
  • David Mickenberg, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:50 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Rebecca Copans, Government and Media Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:20 AM

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

Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

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

Amendment

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund

  • Laurie Canty, Chief of Trial Court Operations, Vermont Judiciary
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:45 AM

H.148 - An act relating to raising the age of eligibility to marry

Mark-up and Possible Vote

10:00 AM

Adjourn

Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Break

10:00 AM

S.79 - An act relating to limitations on hospital liens

Mark-Up and Possible Vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Kristin Ross, Vermont Association of Justice
  • Sara Teachout, Director, Government, Public and Media Relations, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont
10:30 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.41 - An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers

  • Lance Burnham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.227 - An act relating to the Vermont Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Walk-Through and Testimony

  • Mark Langan, Chair, VBA Probate and Trust Law Section
  • DeAnza Valencia, Government Affairs Director, AARP
10:10 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.227 - An act relating to the Vermont Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Mark-up and possible vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

  • Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
  • Rory Thibault, Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.288 - An act relating to liability for the sale of alcoholic beverages

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Brandon King, Executive Officer, Compliance and Enforcement, Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Tom Sherrer, Advocate, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Amy Spear, Vice President of Tourism, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:25 AM

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

  • Carol Kauffman, President, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Renee McGuinness, Member, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Sharon Toborg, Policy Analyst, Vermont Right to Life
  • Aubrey Weaver, Representative, Planned Parenthood Generation Action
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.35 - An act relating to the Victims Assistance Program

Walk-through, Mark-up and Vote

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.41 - An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:50 AM

H.41 - An act relating to referral of domestic and sexual violence cases to community justice centers

Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David Cohen, Professor of Law, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
  • Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
  • Erica Gibson, Division Head, Adolescent Medicine, University of Vermont Children's Hospital; Executive Board Member, Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics;, University of Vermont Health Network
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
10:00 AM

Break

10:20 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

  • Rebecca Bell, Pediatric Critical Care, University of Vermont Children’s Hospital
  • Alyssa Black, Representative, Impacted Citizen
  • Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Alison Shih, Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Mark-up and possible vote

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

  • Billy Clark, Litigation Attorney, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
  • Mike Ferrant, Impacted Citizen, Williamstown
11:25 AM

Building Evacuation

11:45 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

  • Billy Clark, Litigation Attorney, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.45 - An act relating to abusive litigation filed against survivors of domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault

  • Jennifer -, Impacted Citizen
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Jacobsen, Co-Director of Community Justice Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Brianna Yarnell, Impacted Citizen
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.288 - An act relating to liability for the sale of alcoholic beverages

  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Karyn Jacobs, Manager, Deli 126
  • Chris Karr, Owner, Pickle Barrel
  • Charles Martin, Government Affairs Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Emily Morton, Manager, Deli 126
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:20 AM

H.227 - An act relating to the Vermont Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

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

Walk-through and testimony

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, DCF, Family Services Division
  • Amy Davenport, Vice Chair, Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Karen Vastine, Chair, Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

FY2024 Budget

Review of H.494
Pages 106-133 and 144-149

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Break

9:45 AM

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

Lyons, Hashim, and Hardy Amendment

  • Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Judiciary
10:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

  • Robert Otty, President, North Country Sportsmen's Club
  • John Rodgers, Impacted Citizen, West Glover, VT
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:55 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

Sports Wagering

Review of H.127

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.45 - An act relating to abusive litigation filed against survivors of domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault

Mark-up

  • Laura Bierley, VRP Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erin Jacobsen, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:00 AM

S.3 - An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Sports Wagering

Review of H.127

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
11:20 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

House Changes

  • Jessa Barnard, Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Laura Pelosi, Lobbyist, Vermont Health Care Association & VAHHS
10:20 AM

Break

10:30 AM

FY 2024 Budget

DOC Training Language
Sections F.7 and F.8
Criminal Justice Budget Items

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.230 - An act relating to implementing mechanisms to reduce suicide and community violence

Mark-up and vote

  • Ben Battles, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.288 - An act relating to liability for the sale of alcoholic beverages

Mark-up and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Adam Necrason, Lobbyist, Vermont Association for Justice
  • Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
11:20 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.45 - An act relating to abusive litigation filed against survivors of domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault

Mark-up and vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:45 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.14 - An act relating to a report on criminal justice-related investments and trends

House Changes

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

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

House Changes

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:20 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.53 - An act relating to driver’s license suspensions and revenue for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Special Fund

House Proposal of Amendment to Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Break

9:45 AM

Judicial Confirmations

  • H.Dickson Corbett, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Robert Katims, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
-

Governor Appointment Confirmation

  • Kevin Christie, Member, Human Rights Commission
10:30 AM

H.40 - An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.40 - An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom

  • Jessica Barquist, Director of Policy and Organizing, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Alexandra Brodsky, Civil Rights Attorney
  • Lucy Leriche, Vice President of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Olivia Suave, Impacted Citizen
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Citizen Comments and vote on Judicial Appointments

H.Dickson Corbett, Superior Court Judge
Robert Katims, Superior Court Judge Vote

  • Grace Peer, Interested Citizen
  • James Wolcott, Interested Citizen
-

Governor Appointment Confirmation

Vote
Kevin Christie as member of Human Rights Commission

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:35 AM

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

House Changes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:45 AM

Break

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

House Changes

  • Rep. Ela Chapin, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nathanial Erb, Policy Advocate, The Innocence Project
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
11:45 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Governor Appointment Confirmation

Vote

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • H.Dickson Corbett, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:00 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Review House Changes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

House Changes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Adjourn

-

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

House Changes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

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

Joint Meeting with Senate Health and Welfare
Review if House Proposal of Amendment

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rachel Seelig, Director, Disability Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
9:45 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

Status of Senate Bills

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Franklin County Review

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
9:45 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

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

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

-

Introductions and Committee Priorities

11:15 AM

Administration Priorities

  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Presentation on the Big 12 from Justice Oversight and Youthful Offender Status

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gary Marvel, Field Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  • Joshua Rutherford, Facility Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Presentation on the Big 12 from Justice Oversight and Youthful Offender Status

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 5, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Bail and Violations of Conditions of Release

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Bail and Violations of Conditions of Release

  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

S.196 - An act relating to the types of evidence permitted in weight of the evidence hearings

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Sen. Nader Hashim, Sponsor
  • Dana Nevins, Deputy State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:15 AM

Public Safety and Access to Justice

Joint Hearing with Senate Committee on Judiciary and House Committee on Judiciary; Room 270, Pavilion building; This meeting will be Live Streamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary.

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Ward Goodenough, State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Ron Hoague, President, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Casey Daniell, Commander, Narcotics Investigation Unit , Department of Public Safety
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 12, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing of Six Superior Court Judges

Superior Court Judges

  • Benjamin Battles, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Alexander Burke, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Susan McManus, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Superior Court Judges

  • Rachel Malone, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Navah Spero, Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  • Rory Thibault, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.190 - An act relating to statements made by a child victim of an offense involving serious bodily injury

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Meghan Place, Victim Advocate, Windsor County State's Attorneys
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Samantha Prince, Executive Director, Windham County Special Investigations Unit/Child Advocacy Center
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Diane Wheeler, Deputy State's Attorney, Franklin County
  • Kelly Woodward, Victim Advocate, Franklin County State's Attorneys and Northwest Unit for Special Investigations
11:45 AM

S.190 - An act relating to statements made by a child victim of an offense involving serious bodily injury

Markup and Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Safety

Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare; Senate Chamber

  • Dee Barbic, Director, Violence Prevention Task Force
  • Therese Corsones, State 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

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Greg Lickenbrock, Technical Advisor, Everytown for Gun Safety
  • Elisabeth Ryan , Policy Counsel, Everytown for Gun Safety
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

  • Chris Bradley, President, VT Federation of Sportsman Club
9:30 AM

Confirmation of Superior Judges

Public Comment and Possible Vote. If you wish to testify on the confirmation of the six Superior Judges, please contact rsears@leg.state.vt.us or bdonsbach@leg.state.vt.us to schedule.

  • Stephen Whitaker, Concerned Citizen, Montpelier
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Statistical Overview

  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
10:45 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Evictions Related to Criminal Activity

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.190 - An act relating to statements made by a child victim of an offense involving serious bodily injury

Walk-through of New Language and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S.190 - An act relating to statements made by a child victim of an offense involving serious bodily injury

Mark-up and vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

  • Casey Daniell, Commander, Narcotics Investigation Unit , Department of Public Safety
  • Christina Nolan, Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
  • Carl Reynolds, Senior Legal and Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
  • Ellen Whelan-Wuest, Deputy Program Director, Council of State Governments Justice Center
10:40 AM

Break

10:50 AM

S.196 - An act relating to the types of evidence permitted in weight of the evidence hearings

  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:10 AM

S.287 - An act relating to bail and violations of conditions of release

Pretrial Release

  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
11:30 AM

S.287 - An act relating to bail and violations of conditions of release

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Sponsor
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Big 12 Additions

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

  • Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Justin Davis, Vermont State Director, NRA
  • Greg Lickenbrock, Senior Firearms Analyst, Everytown for Gun Safety
  • Joe Platte, State Legislative Director, Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:30 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Greg Lickenbrock, Senior Firearms Analyst, Everytown for Gun Safety
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Superior Judges

Testimony and Vote

  • Rory Thibault, Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:30 AM

S.190 - An act relating to statements made by a child victim of an offense involving serious bodily injury

Walk-through of Amendment and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Eviction of Non-Lease Holders

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:05 AM

Break

10:25 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Mark-up and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

PR4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Sponsor
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

  • John Lott, President, Crime Prevention Research Group
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
10:15 AM

Break

10:40 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:45 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.163 - An act relating to establishing two Superior judge positions

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to prohibiting a comparative negligence defense in an action for a negligence claim relating to a sexual act or sexual conduct

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Zach Blondin, Impacted Citizen, Colchester
  • Kara Casey, Director of Economic Empowerment, Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Celeste Laramie, Board Member, Vermont Association for Justice
11:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kelly Dougherty, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Hemond, Sheriff, Caledonia County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Samantha Prince, Executive Director, Windham County Special Investigations Unit/Child Advocacy Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Bail and Conditions of Release

Committee Discussion

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Raise the Age Report from the Columbia Justice Lab

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Lael Chester, Director, Emerging Adult Program, Columbia University Justice Lab
  • Maria León, Senior Manager of Research Advocacy, Research Advocacy, Columbia University Justice Lab
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Karen Vastine, Chair, Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:45 AM

Break

11:05 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Mark-up

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

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

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Rachel Rothschild, Professor, University of Michigan Law School
  • Jennifer Rushlow, Dean, Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment, Vermont Law School
11:45 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 9, 2024
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9:00 AM

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

  • Dana DiSano, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  • Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Samantha Prince, Executive Director, Windham County Special Investigations Unit/Child Advocacy Center
  • Matthew Raymond, Commander, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

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

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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9:00 AM

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

  • Conn Dinsmore, Impacted Citizen, Necrason Group
  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggelston & Cramer
  • Kimberly Johnson, Attorney, Sabbeth Law
  • Chris Maley, Attorney, Maley and Maley
  • Kristin Ross, Attorney, Vermont Association of Justice
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to prohibiting a comparative negligence defense in an action for a negligence claim relating to a sexual act or sexual conduct

Committee Discussion and Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Celeste Laramie, Board Member, Vermont Association for Justice
11:15 AM

Break

11:30 AM

S. 309

The Committee will be looking at Sec. 34 of S. 309

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judith Fenelus, Director, State Affairs, The Alliance for Automotive Innovation
  • Craig Orlan, Director, State and Local Government Affairs, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Kristin Haas, State Veterinarian, Director, Food Safety, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Lindsey Hornickel, Director, American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Thomas Linden, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine , Northwest Veterinary Associates
10:10 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Walk-through of Amendment

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Adjourn for Joint Assembly

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

11:30 AM

S.163 - An act relating to establishing two Superior judge positions

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
12:15 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 16, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Raise the Age

  • Trissie Casanova, Chair of the Labor Management Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jason Conety, Juvenile Services Worker, VSEA Labor Management Committee
  • Nikki Durnan, Juvenile Services Supervisor, Vermont State Employees Association
9:55 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Big 12 Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:10 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Mark-up and Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Henry Parro, Owner, Parro's Guns
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
10:55 AM

PR1 - Elections; sheriffs; qualifications

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

PR4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
12:05 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to prohibiting a comparative negligence defense in an action for a negligence claim relating to a sexual act or sexual conduct

Mark-up

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Raise the Age Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

S.278 - An act relating to prohibiting a comparative negligence defense in an action for a negligence claim relating to a sexual act or sexual conduct

Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:35 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

Break

10:10 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

S.163 - An act relating to establishing two Superior judge positions

Vote

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Raise the Age

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
11:50 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 22, 2024
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9:00 AM

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

  • Rory Whelan, Regional Vice President - Northeast, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
9:30 AM

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

  • Andy Jones, Farm Manager, Intervale Community Farm
  • Justin Makin, Associate Professor, Dartmouth Department of Geography
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

Testimony and Possible Mark-up

  • Geoff Hand, Attorney, Saunders Raubvogel & Hand
  • Rick Heede, Director, Climate Accountability Institute
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Evictions of Non-Leaseholders Related to Criminal Activity, Mark-up

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

Break

9:45 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Raise the Age

  • Tyler Allen, Adolescent Services Director, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division
  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Big 12 Expansions

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:25 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Discharge Process from Forensic Facilities

The Senate Committee on Judiciary will be Looking at Sections of S.192

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Sen. Virginia "Ginny" Lyons, Chair, Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:20 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:55 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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9:00 AM

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

  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Marian Wolz, Resilience and Adaptation Coordinator, Agency of Natural Resources
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

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

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Raise the Age and the Big 12

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jean Murray, Director, Housing for Everyone Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
11:35 AM

S.196 - An act relating to the types of evidence permitted in weight of the evidence hearings

Committee Discussion

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:55 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 29, 2024
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9:00 AM

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

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:50 AM

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

  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:45 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Committee Discussion and Vote on Baruth Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PR4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Harrison Starks, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
10:15 AM

Joint Assembly

Vote on Sergeant of Arms

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

S.150 - An act relating to automobile insurance

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Vote

  • Jamie Feehan, Government Relations Director, American Property and Casualty Insurance Association
  • Kristin Ross, Attorney, Vermont Association of Justice
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

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

  • Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
11:35 AM

S.285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

Walk-through of Amendment and Testimony

  • Dana DiSano, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.196 - An act relating to the types of evidence permitted in weight of the evidence hearings

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

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

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote

  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

Break

11:20 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Megan O'Toole, Climate Change Mitigation Program Manager, Climate Action Office, Agency of Natural Resources
10:05 AM

Break

10:35 AM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Dale Cook, Director of Field Services, Department of Corrections
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Mark Devins, Operations Manager, Vermont Department of Corrections
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

Break

9:35 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

Committee Discussion

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Indi Schoenherr , Policy Advocate, ACLU of Vermont
10:55 AM

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

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

S.285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

PR4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Mark-up and Possible Vote

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
  • Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Harrison Stark, Staff Attorney, ACLU of Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.563 - An act relating to unlawful trespass in a motor vehicle and unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle without the owner's consent

Introduction, Walk-through, and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.694 - An act relating to sexual exploitation

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jenn Sprafke, Constituent Services Director, PREA, Department of Corrections
11:40 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget

Courts

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
9:50 AM

Budget

Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Budget

Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
11:15 AM

Budget

Office of the Defender General

  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
11:45 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Superior Judge

  • Kate Gallagher, Chief Civil Litigation Division, Vermont Attorney General's Office
9:30 AM

S.285 - An act relating to law enforcement interrogation policies

Brock Amendment

  • Sen. Randy Brock, Franklin County
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Budget - Civil Justice

The Vermont Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
10:25 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget

Community-based Restorative Justice Services

  • Lindy Boudreau, Juvenile Justice Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Rachel Jolly, CEDO Assistant Director, Community Justice Center
  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, DCF, Family Services Division
  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
10:15 AM

Break

10:35 AM

H.27 - An act relating to coercive controlling behavior and abuse prevention orders

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Jennifer Anonymous, Impacted Citizen, Norwich
  • Lance Burnham, Vermont State Police, Department of Public Safety
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Budget - Victim Services

Crime Victim Services

  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
9:20 AM

Budget - Victim Services

Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
9:40 AM

Budget - Civil Justice

Access to Justice Coalition

  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
10:00 AM

Budget - Civil Justice

Vermont Legal Aid

  • Yasmin Dwedar, Executive Director, Vermont Legal Aid
10:15 AM

Break

10:35 AM

Budget

Vermont State Employees Association

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Eliza Novick-Smith, Chair, VSEA State's Attorneys' Office Bargaining Unit
  • Christine Russell, Chair, VSEA Judiciary Bargaining Unit
11:05 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

  • Aimee Pope, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Gail Zatz, Lobbyist, Zatz and Renfrew Consulting
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 29, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Confirmation of Superior Judge

Vote

9:05 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

  • Rep. Karen Dolan, Sponsor, House Judiciary Committee
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

  • Lietha Cipriano, Executive Director, Center for Restorative Justice, Bennington
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Becky Penberthy, Adult Restorative and Volunteer Manager, Burlington Community Justice Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

H.27 - An act relating to coercive controlling behavior and abuse prevention orders

  • Laura Bierley, VRP Project Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Dana DiSano, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:40 AM

H.40 - An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:45 AM

Security Briefing

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  • John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.563 - An act relating to unlawful trespass in a motor vehicle and unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle without the owner's consent

  • Steven Brown, Deputy State's Attorney, Windham County State's Attorneys
  • Shawn Burke, Chief, South Burlington Police Department
  • Adam Petlock, Lieutenant, Brattleboro Police Department
10:10 AM

Break

10:25 AM

H.534 - An act relating to retail theft

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Shawn Burke, Chief, South Burlington Police Department
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:50 AM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the Uniform Directed Trust Act

Walk-through

  • Mark Langan, Attorney, Dinse
10:45 AM

H.279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act

Walk-through

  • Mark Langan, Attorney, Dinse
11:15 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 5, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.694 - An act relating to sexual exploitation

Mark-up, Testimony, and Vote

  • Emily Carr, General Counsel, Department of Corrections
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Marcie Hambrick, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
9:35 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Women's Correctional Facilities: Policy Issues

The Committee will be looking at sections of H.882

  • Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
10:40 AM

Break

10:45 AM

PR4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Renee McGuinness, Policy Analyst, Vermont Family Alliance
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.40 - An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
10:15 AM

H.27 - An act relating to coercive controlling behavior and abuse prevention orders

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
11:00 AM

H.173 - An act relating to prohibiting manipulating a child for the purpose of sexual contact

Walk-through and Testimony

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Marcie Hambrick, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
11:55 AM

H.40 - An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a condom

Vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.563 - An act relating to unlawful trespass in a motor vehicle and unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle without the owner's consent

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Women's Correctional Facilities: Policy Issues

  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Tabrena Karish, Project Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

  • Catherine Clark, Director, Commissioner's Registry Review Unit, Department for Children and Families
  • Brenda Gooley, Operations Director, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Rosemary Kennedy, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  • Jennifer Myka, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:45 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk-through of Amendment

  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Testimony

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Heather McLain, Revenue Enhancement Director, DCF, Family Services Division
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:15 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Baruth Amendment

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

  • Jill Evans, Director, Essex Community Justice Center
  • Josef Lavanway, Director, South Burlington Community Justice Center
  • Derek Miodownik, Restorative and Community Justice Executive, Department of Corrections
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

After the Floor

Capital Bill

The Committee will be discussing sections of H.882 concerning Women's Correctional Facilities

  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Tabrena Karish, Project Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
10:20 AM

Budget

Committee Discussion

10:45 AM

H.279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act

Walk-through

  • Mark Langan, Attorney, Dinse
11:10 AM

H.279 - An act relating to the Uniform Trust Decanting Act

Vote

11:15 AM

H.350 - An act relating to the Uniform Directed Trust Act

Vote

  • Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
11:20 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

PR4 - Declaration of rights; government for the people; equality of rights

Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Testimony

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:20 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Testimony

  • Marshall Pahl, Deputy Defender General and Chief Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office
11:15 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Committee Discussion

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.27 - An act relating to coercive controlling behavior and abuse prevention orders

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Robinson, Deputy Director, Vermont Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

  • Tucker Jones, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Kim McManus, Associate General Counsel, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Rebecca Plummer, Project Director, Medical-Legal Partnership Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
11:05 AM

H.534 - An act relating to retail theft

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

Testimony and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rosemary Kennedy, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:10 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Becky Penberthy, Adult Restorative and Volunteer Manager, Burlington Community Justice Center
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Testimony

  • Jay Greene, Racial Equity Policy & Research Analyst, Office of Racial Equity
  • Robert Paolini, Executive Director, Vermont Bar Association
  • David Silver, Attorney
  • Eleanor Spottswood, Chair, Judicial Nominating Board
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.173 - An act relating to prohibiting manipulating a child for the purpose of sexual contact

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.173 - An act relating to prohibiting manipulating a child for the purpose of sexual contact

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

H.655 - An act relating to studies of policies and procedures regarding the sealing of criminal history records

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

Break

9:35 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Mark-up, Committee Discussion, and Possible Vote

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Rachel Jolly, CEDO Assistant Director, Community Justice Center
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

Walk-through of House Changes

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

AGO Language

  • Domenica Padula, Chief of the Criminal Division, Attorney General's Office
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:00 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Testimony on Baruth Amendment

  • Jessica Dow, Impacted Citizen, Essex
  • Justin Stedman, Chief Warden of the Warden Service Division, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:35 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 26, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws

9:15 AM

Overdose Prevention Sites

The Committee will be Looking at Sections of H.72

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws

  • Jayna Ahsaf, FreeHer Vermont Campaign Director, The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls
  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Tiffany Harrington, Organizer, FreeHer
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:05 AM

Overdose Prevention Sites

Walk-through of Floor Amendment

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

S.209 - An act relating to prohibiting unserialized firearms and unserialized firearms frames and receivers

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Mark-up and Committee Discussion

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jaye Pershing-Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
12:25 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.745 - An act relating to the Vermont Parentage Act

Walk-through, Testimony, and Vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
  • Jessica Seman, Supervising Attorney, Office of Child Support, Department for Children and Families
9:55 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.645 - An act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice

Discussion of Amendment

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

H.876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws

Testimony and Walk-through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Leona Watt, Chair, Legislative Committee, Vermont State Employees Association
11:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws

  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws

Mark-up. Committee Discussion, and Vote

  • Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
9:45 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion and Testimony

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stuart Schurr, General Counsel, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
11:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.780 - An act relating to judicial nominations and appointments

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
9:55 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:10 AM

H.563 - An act relating to unlawful trespass in a motor vehicle and unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle without the owner's consent

House Amendment

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

S.58 - An act relating to public safety

Discussion of House Changes to the Big 12 Sections

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:25 AM

H.876 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the corrections laws

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

H.195 - An act relating to jurisdiction over electric distribution upgrades

Discussion of House Changes

  • Timothy Lueders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Private Right of Action

The Committee will be looking at sections of H.121

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Senate Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee
9:45 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Private Right of Action

The Committee will be Discussing a Floor Amendment to H.233

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Amendments

9:20 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Civil Forfeiture Section

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
9:35 AM

H.878 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Discussion of Amendments

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Break

9:50 AM

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

Discussion of House Changes

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:55 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Judicial Nominations and Appointments

The Committee will be Discussing House Changes to H.780

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program

  • Anthony Iarrapino, Senior Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
  • Ben Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
9:20 AM

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

Discussion of House Changes

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

Adjourn

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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