Senate Committee on Transportation (Room 3)

The Senate Committee on Transportation has jurisdiction over matters relating to transportation facilities, including, principally, highways and bridges, and the regulation of traffic thereon and the licensing of the users thereof; and matters relating to aviation and railroads.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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10:00 AM

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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10:00 AM

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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9:45 AM

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10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Hear the Canvassing Committee Report

11:25 AM

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2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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Friday, January 6, 2023

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11:30 AM

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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9:30 AM

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10:30 AM

Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Overview

Continued

11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Public Outreach & Engagement

• Amy Tatko, Director of Communications and Outreach, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation District Maintenance

• Wayne Gammell, Director, Fleet & Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Fleet Services

• Jennifer Callahan, Stormwater Technician, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Public Transit

• Ross MacDonald, Manager, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  

11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Policy, Planning & Research

• Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Environmental Policy & Sustainability

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, January 13, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Rail

• Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

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10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Aviation

• Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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9:30 AM

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10:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

Motor Vehicles Operations Division
Motor Vehicles Enforcement and Safety Division
Motor Vehicles Special Programs
Motor Vehicles Finance and Logistics

• Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics
  
• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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9:00 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

• Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
  

9:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Finance Unit

• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Emergency Management Unit

• Mike Touchette, Emergency Management Director
  

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Audit Unit

• Erik Oberlin, Audit Chief
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Contract Administration Unit

• Jeremy Stephens, Contract Administration Chief
  

11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Hearings Unit

• Kim Ingraham, Hearings Examiner, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Performance Unit

• Amanda Gilman-Bogie, Manager
  
• Kyle Opuszynski, Implementation Project Manager
  
• Manuel Sainz, Chief of Performance, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Facilities Unit

• Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Civil Rights, Labor Compliance & Equity Unit

• Colleen Monague, Deputy Director of Civil Rights, Agency of Transportation
  
• Lori Valburn, Director of Civil Rights, Agency of Transportation
  

9:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Project Delivery Bureau

• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Asset Management Bureau

• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, January 20, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Operations & Safety Bureau

• Allison LaFlamme, Administrator, State Highway Safety Office
  
• Josh Schultz, Director, Operations and Safety Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  
• Paul White, State Highway Safety Off Law Enforcement Liaison
  

9:45 AM

Vermont State Standards Update (Act 184 of 2022, Section 19)

• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Burlington International Airport Working Group Progress Report (Act 184 of 2022, Section16)

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

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10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Workplace Development, VTrans Training Center (VTTC) & VT Local Roads

• Liz Beebe, Health and Safety Branch Manager
  
• Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Vermont Local Roads
  
• Christine Hetzel, Director of Organizational Development, Agency of Transportation
  
• Sara Williams, VTTC Technical Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

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1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's 2024 Budget Address

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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9:30 AM

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10:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing

• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

10:30 AM

Security Briefing

Executive Session - Will not be livestreamed.

• Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Budget Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ann Gammell, Highway Division Director and Chief Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wayne Gammell, Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Services Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

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10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Revenue and Budget Pressures FY25-FY27

• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Budget Overview

• Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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8:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Roadway, Paving and Traffic Programs Budget and Section 10g Report

• Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Bridge Program and Title 19, Chapter 1, Section 10g Report: Annual Report; Transportation Program; Advancements, Cancellations, and Delays

• Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

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10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation Public Transit Budget

• Ross MacDonald, Manager, Public Transit, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Finance and Administration Budget

• Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Maureen Parker, Contract Administration Chief, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, January 27, 2023

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9:00 AM

District Maintenance and Fleet Division Budget - District Maintenance & Fleet Services

• Wayne Gammell, Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Services Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Deputy Division Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Northeast Kingdom Day

Presentation regarding public transit needs and challenges in the Northeast Kingdom.

• Caleb Grant, Rural Community Transportation
  

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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10:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Municipal Programs and Grant Program Budgets and Section 10 g Report

• Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Policy, Planning and Research Budget

• Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Environmental Policy and Sustainability Budget

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation EVSE Network Annual Map Report (H.433 Sec.30) and Highway System Electric Vehicle Charging

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Transportation Electrification Support Activities - Coordination, Marketing, Supply Chain and Technical Assistance

• Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont
  
• Peter Walke, Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont, VEIC, Efficiency Vermont
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Rail Budget and Section 10g Report

• Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Aviation Budget and Section 10g Report

• Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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9:00 AM

DMV Budget

• Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:30 AM

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10:45 AM

Report on Impacts of Zero-Fare Transit Service in SFY24 (Act 184 of 2022, Section 16)

• Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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9:00 AM

DMV Miscellaneous Bill Overview / Walk Through

Overview and Walk-through

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

10:15 AM

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10:30 AM

DMV Miscellaneous Bill - Agency Response

• Tony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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10:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Section 13

• Paul Ravelin, Special Operations Executive Officer, Vermont State Police
  

10:45 AM

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11:00 AM

Railroad Association of Vermont Introduction

• Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Railroad Association of Vermont
  
• Charles Hunter, Genessee and Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. d/b/a New England Central Railroad
  

11:30 AM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association

• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Bicycle/Pedestrian Program

• Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Pelletier, Systems Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Bicycle/Pedestrian Program

Continued

• Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Pelletier, Systems Planning Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

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9:00 AM

Vermont Vehicle & Automotive Distributors Association

• Matt Coda, Managing Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

9:45 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

• Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Section 7

• Herb Bartemy, Director, Vermont Towing Association, Inc.
  
• Vincent Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont Towing Association
  
• Bob Montminy, Chairman, Vermont Towing Association
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, February 10, 2023

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9:00 AM

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Section 16

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Maple Producer

• Glenn Goodrich, Goodrich Maple Farm
  

11:00 AM

Visit by Senator Peter Welch

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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9:30 AM

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10:00 AM

Paving Association

• Tyson Chouinard, Contracts Administrator, Pike Industries
  
• Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
  

10:45 AM

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11:00 AM

Foster Children and Driver Education

• Joe Barch, President, American Driver Traffic Safety Education Association
  
• Barbara Brody, Teacher, Vermont Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
  
• Leslie Schwartz, Director of the Youth Development Program, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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9:00 AM

Town Highway Grant Programs; TH Structures & TH Class II

• Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Modernization

• Lisa Gauvin, JFO Consultant, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

• Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Grand Isle / North Hero Drawbridge Project Overview

• Doug Bonneau, Regional Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Deputy Division Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

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9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, February 17, 2023

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9:00 AM

VTrans Transportation Management Center and Intelligent Transportation Technology

• Ian Kilburn, TMC Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ryan Knapp, Intelligent Transformation Systems
  
• Josh Schultz, State Signal & ITS Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Exit 16 Diverging Diamond Interchange Project Overview

• Mike Lacroix, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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9:30 AM

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10:00 AM

S.64 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to vehicles, infrastructure, and transportation planning

Walk-through and Agency Response

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Walk-through and discussion

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion of Bills

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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9:00 AM

Confirmation Hearing

Mark Nicholson Appointment to Transportation Board

9:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Committee Discussion and Possible Vote

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

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

South Burlington Interstate 89 Bicycle & Pedestrian Overpass RAISE Grant Award

• Ilona Blanchard, Community Development Director, South Burlington
  
• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:15 AM

Amtrak Overview

• Jane Brophy, Director, Government Affairs-Northeast, Amtrak
  
• Toni Clithero, Amtrak Grants Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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9:00 AM

Mileage Based User Fee Program Proposal

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Winooski/Burlington Main Street Bridge Raise Grant Award

• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Vermont Railway

• Seldon Houghton, President, Vermont Rail System
  
• Mary Anne Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont Railway
  
• Peter Young, Deputy General Counsel, Vermont Rail System
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, February 24, 2023

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9:00 AM

Meeting Canceled Today

The Senate Transportation Committee is canceled for today, Friday, February 24, 2023.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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9:30 AM

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10:00 AM

S.77 - An act relating to civil penalties for global positioning system (GPS) navigation providers related to the Smugglers’ Notch segment of Vermont Route 108

• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Joshua Schultz, Operations & Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Sears, Deputy Director, Operations and Safety Bureau, Agency of Transportation
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

• Cara-Lin Graham, Criminal Intelligence Services Manager, New England State Police Information Network
  
• Brian Grassey, Deputy Director, New England State Police Information Network
  
• William Irving, VT/NH Law Enforcement Coordinator, New England State Police Information Network
  
• Curtis McKenzie, Executive Director, New England State Police Information Network
  
• Kasey Richards, Criminal Intelligence Specialist, New England State Police Information Network
  
• Christopher Sorrell, CT Law Enforcement Coordinator, New England State Police Information Network
  
• Matthew Stewart, ME Law Enforcement Coordinator , New England State Police Information Network
  
• Daniel Wildgrube, Central MA/RI Law Enforcement Coordinator, New England State Police Information Network
  

12:00 PM

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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9:00 AM

Bicycle Safety Programming for FY24

• Christina Erickson, Executive Director, Local Motion
  
• Jon Kaplan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Mileage Based User Fee Program Proposal

• Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nicole Dubuque, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Marc Paquette, Section Chief Weights & Measures, Food Safety & Consumer Protection Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

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9:00 AM

Mileage Based User Fee Program Proposal

• Andrea Cohen, Manager, Government Affairs and Member Relations, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  
• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Vermont Association of Vehicle and Automotive Dealers
  
• Julia Leopold, Director of Public Affairs, VPPSA
  
• Amber Widmayer, Regulatory Specialist, Burlington Electric Department
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Mileage Based User Fee Program Proposal

• Melissa Bailey, Director of Efficiency and Energy Resources Division, Department of Public Service
  
• Candace Morgan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Green Mountain Power
  

11:15 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, March 3, 2023

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9:00 AM

Brake Inspections

• Bob Church, Automotive Program Instructor
  
• Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Anthony Facos, Director of Enforcement & Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Committee Discussion

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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10:15 AM

Research Program Update

• Dr. Emily Parkany, Research Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Amendment

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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10:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Discussion of proposed amendment

• Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

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9:00 AM

Public Transit Route Performance Report, Mobility and Transportation Innovation Grants Program, Value of Braided Services, Updates on the eBuses and Microtransit Pilots

• Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Friday, March 17, 2023

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9:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  

9:30 AM

Audit Report

Agency of Transportation Paving Projects

• Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  
• Jesse Devlin, Highway Safety and Design Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jonathon Kingston, Audit Manager, Office of the Vermont State Auditor
  
• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointment

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

11:00 AM

Confirmation of Governor's Appointments

• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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9:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Review White amendment

• Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
  

9:30 AM

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11:00 AM

School Bus Driver Licensing

• Robert Chase, School Bus Driver
  
• Emo Chynoweth, Vice President, Butler's Bus Service, Inc.
  
• Steve Landon, School Bus Driver
  
• Brent Shafer, School Bus Driver
  

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

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

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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9:30 AM

School Bus Driver Licensing

• Robert Chase, School Bus Driver, Butler's Bus Service, Inc.
  
• Steve Landon, School Bus Driver, Butler's Bus Service, Inc.
  
• Patrick McManoman, Highway Safety Program Specialist, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Brent Shafer, School Bus Driver
  

10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

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12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Miscellaneous Department of Motor Vehicles Bill

Discussion of Amendments

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

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11:30 AM

Lunch with Truck and Bus Association

At Capitol Plaza

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Friday, March 24, 2023

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9:30 AM

Sneak Peak of Transportation Bill

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

10:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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9:00 AM

MileageSmart Program and Emissions Repair Program

• Samantha Hurt, Program Manager, MileageSmart, Capstone Community Action
  
• Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Zero Fare Public Transit

• Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  
• Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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9:15 AM

Replace Your Ride Program/eBike Incentives

• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, March 31, 2023

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9:00 AM

TBA

10:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

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

11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 8 and 9

• Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  
• Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
  
• Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continue Walk-through

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

10:15 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

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9:00 AM

Mileage Based User Fee

• Wayne Weikel, Vice President of Government Affairs, Alliance of Automotive Innovation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 7, 2023

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9:00 AM

Responding to Increasing EV Use is Vermont

Report by Dartmouth Students

• Bea Burack, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Alexander Clark, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Erica Dunne, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Kai Etheridge, Student, Dartmouth College
  
• Daniel Schroeder, Research Scientist, Dartmouth College
  

10:00 AM

Mileage Based User Fee

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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10:00 AM

Meeting Canceled Today

The Senate Transportation Meeting is canceled today.

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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9:00 AM

Community Rides Update

• Chris Cole, Consultant, Capstone Community Action
  
• Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
  
• Paul Zambrinski, Weatherization Director, Capstone Community Action
  

10:20 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Committee Discussion

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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9:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Update on changes

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Todd Law, Deputy Division Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Continued Testimony

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 14, 2023

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9:00 AM

S.113 - An act relating to requiring gas stations and convenience stores to provide notice to customers of holds on payment at the point of sale

• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting
  
• Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  

9:30 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continue walk-through

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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No Committee Meetings Scheduled for Today

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

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11:00 AM

Caledonia County State Airport Update

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Behind Capitol Plaza Hotel

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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Friday, April 21, 2023

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9:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kermit Fisher, Selectboard Member, Town of Lyndon
  
• Dana Gray, Executive Editor, Caledonian Record
  
• Justin Smith, Administrator, Town of Lyndon and Village of Lyndonville
  
• Christian Thompson, Selectboard Chair, Town of Lyndon
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued Testimony

11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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10:00 AM

H.479 - An act relating to the Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

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

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Adjourn

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.48 - An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters

Walk-Through of House Changes

• David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Committee Adjourns

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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11:00 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Walk-through of Side-By-Side

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

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Committee Adjourns

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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10:00 AM

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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Friday, May 5, 2023

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8:30 AM

S.99 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles

Walk-through of Side-by-Side

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

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Adjourn

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Monday, May 8, 2023

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10:00 AM

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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10:00 AM

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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10:00 AM

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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10:00 AM

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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Friday, May 12, 2023

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10:00 AM

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No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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