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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

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