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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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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Hear the Canvassing Committee Report

11:25 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

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Senate Floor

Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

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

Agency of Transportation Rail

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Aviation

  • Daniel Delabruere, Bureau Director, Rail and Aviation, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

Friday, January 20, 2023
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Standard
Meeting Record
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

Break

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

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's 2024 Budget Address

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

Senate Floor

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

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Break

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Meeting Record
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

Break

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

Senate Floor

Friday, January 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

DMV Budget

  • Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Break

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

Senate Floor

Friday, February 3, 2023
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Meeting Record
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

Break

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Break

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Standard
Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

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

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

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Paving Association

  • Tyson Chouinard, Contracts Administrator, Pike Industries
  • Nick Sherman, Lobbyist, Paving Association of Vermont
10:45 AM

Break

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

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Friday, February 17, 2023
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Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

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

  • Selden 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

Senate Floor

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.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Meeting Record
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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

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

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

Break

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 23, 2023
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9:00 AM

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

Senate Floor

11:30 AM

Lunch with Truck and Bus Association

At Capitol Plaza

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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Meeting Record
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

Friday, March 31, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
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

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

After Senate Floor

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

Wednesday, April 5, 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

Continue Walk-through

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Meeting Details
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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

Friday, April 7, 2023
Meeting Details
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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

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Meeting Details
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Meeting Canceled Today

The Senate Transportation Meeting is canceled today.

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Meeting Details
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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

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

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

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled for Today

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

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

Senate Floor

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
-

Adjourn

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

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
-

Committee Adjourns

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

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
-

Adjourn

Monday, May 8, 2023
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Friday, May 12, 2023
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

-

No Committee Meeting Scheduled for Today

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 4, 2024
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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
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
10:20 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State-of-the-State Message

Joint Assembly

Friday, January 5, 2024
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9:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Modernization

  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Jordan Villa, Project Coordinator, Department of Motor Vehicles
9:55 AM

Break

10:05 AM

Online Truck Permitting

  • Matt Coda, Managing Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Ryan Knapp, Intelligent Transportation Systems Chief, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Update on VTrans Federal Grants and IUA Funding

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Costa Pappis, Federal Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after Floor

Responses to Flooding and VTrans Resiliency Efforts

  • Ernie Patnoe, Acting Director of the Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Carbon Reduction and PROTECT Resiliency Report (ACT 62)

  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
10:50 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Senate Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Equity Framework

  • Colleen Montague, Director of Civil Rights and Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  • David Pelletier, Systems Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Transportation Revenues Update

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:40 AM

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 11, 2024
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9:00 AM

Update on Electric Vehicle Adoption & Vehicle Incentives Report

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

Updated Map of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

Network and Update on Highway System Electric Vehicle Charging Station Buildout

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Drive Electric Vermont

Industry Trends, Federal Tax Incentives and Marketing Strategy to Promote Electric Vehicle Incentives

  • David Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Vermont State Standards Update--Status Report

  • Erin Sisson, Deputy Director, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Kara Yelinek, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
9:30 AM

Inflationary Impacts on Transportation System Project Implementation

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Carbon Reduction and PROTECT Resiliency Report (ACT 62)

  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Budget Adjustment Act 2024

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after the Floor

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

Overview

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
10:15 AM

S.154 - An act relating to the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System

Overview

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
10:25 AM

S.210 - An act relating to motor vehicle and pedestrian safety

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
10:35 AM

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

Overview

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Irene Wrenner, Sponsor
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Twin States Clean Energy Link State Highway

Right of Way Utilization

  • Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, MMR on behalf of National Grid
  • Orlando Martine, Project Manager for Twin States Clean Energy Link
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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9:00 AM

Recommendations on Funding Source for Public Transit Nonfederal Match

Section 15

  • Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jim Moulton, President, Vermont Public Transportation Association
9:45 AM

Plan for the Transition to Tiered-Fare Service

Section 14

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
10:00 AM

Break

10:05 AM

Public Transit Braided Service Model Benefit and Risk Assessment

Section 16

  • Price Armstrong, Senior Project Manager, Cambridge Systematics
  • Baird Breem, Senior Associate, Planning & Management, Cambridge Systematics
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, January 18, 2024
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9:00 AM

State Highway Enforcement Trends

  • Paul Ravelin, Special Operations Executive Officer, Vermont State Police
9:30 AM

Complete Streets Report and Database Update

  • Amanda Holland, Asset Management, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  • Kevin Marshia, Asset Management Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
-

Route 5 Bicycle Corridor Report

  • Mathew Arancio, Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation Planning and Research Section
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Highway Safety Trends

  • Ian Degutis, Traffic Operations Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  • Evelyn McFarlane, State Office of Highway Safety Deputy Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Mandy Shatney, Data Analysis Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Shultz, Operations & Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Route 108 Smuggler's Notch Obstruction Prevention

  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 19, 2024
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9:00 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

Joint hearing with Senate Committee on Transportation and House Committee on Transportation. Hearing will stream on the Senate Transportation YouTube channel

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
9:45 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Discrimination Prevention Training for Members

10:00 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

S.256 - An act relating to Department of Motor Vehicles credentials and number plates with veteran designations

Overview

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Sen. Terry Williams, Sponsor
10:45 AM

S.264 - An act relating to special plates for motor vehicles for veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor
11:00 AM

S.279 - An act relating to the prohibition of motor vehicle window tint

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
11:15 AM

S.257 - An act relating to secondary enforcement of certain motor vehicle violations

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Governor's 2025 Budget Address

Joint Assembly to Receive Budget Message

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

FY 25 Transportation Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation, Agency of Transportation
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

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

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Allen Fortin, County Highway Safety Coordinator, Vermont Highway Safety Alliance
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

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

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Executive Director, Vermont Medical Society
11:00 AM

S.154 - An act relating to the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System

  • John Adams, Director, Center for Geographic Information, Agency of Digital Services
  • Dan Martin, Northeast Regional Geodetic Advisor, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Geodetic Survey
  • Tim Terway, GIS Professional, Vermont Center for Geographic Information
11:30 AM

S.154 - An act relating to the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System

Committee discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:45 AM

S.154 - An act relating to the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System

Committee discussion and possible vote

12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.279 - An act relating to the prohibition of motor vehicle window tint

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Howard, Acting Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

FY 25 Transportation Budget

Committee discussion

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

TBA

Committee discussion

-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, January 26, 2024
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9:00 AM

Report on Electric Rates for Electric Vehicles

  • Micah Howe, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  • Philip Picotte, Utilities Economic Analyst, Department of Public Service
9:30 AM

S.256 - An act relating to Department of Motor Vehicles credentials and number plates with veteran designations

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:00 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Shawn Loan, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Fraudulent Airbags

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Judith Fenelus, Director, State Affairs, The Alliance for Automotive Innovation
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, Morris Strategies
  • Craig Orlan, Director, State and Local Government Affairs, American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Blue lights and signal lights, 23VSA 1251

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Howard, Acting Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
11:15 AM

Misc. DMV Bill

Window tint

  • Matt Coda, Managing Director, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, General Motors
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Philip Reynolds, Owner, Tint My Ride
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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9:00 AM

S.256 - An act relating to Department of Motor Vehicles credentials and number plates with veteran designations

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Rusted rotors, muffler stamps, window tinting

  • Bob Church, Automotive Program Instructor, Burlington Technical Center
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

FY25 Budget Presentation

  • Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Bridge Program budget and section 10g report

Transportation Program advancements, cancellations and delays

  • Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 1, 2024
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9:00 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

Continued from above

  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:15 AM

Misc. DMV Bill

Muffler stamps, rusted rotors, window tint

  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Five year budget projections

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:15 AM

Block Grant

  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Transportation for Vermonters

  • Anne Bourdon, Executive Director, CarShare Vermont
  • Christina Erickson, Executive Director, Local Motion
  • Kati Gallagher, Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Jonathan Weber, Director, Advocacy and Complete Streets, Local Motion
10:35 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Committee discussion and possible vote

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

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Right of way for telecom and power

  • Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Vermont Speed Cameras in Work Zones Study

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Josh Schultz, Operations and Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

MileageSmart Program

Transfer of funds from Replace Your Ride Program

  • Hanna Wilkins, MileageSmart Program Manager, Capstone Community Action
  • Paul Zabriskie, Director of Weatherization and Climate Impact, Capstone Community Action
11:15 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Window tint; Rusted rotors; Muffler stamps

  • Scott Davidson, Chief Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • John Lyon, Co-owner, Wilkins Harley Davidson
12:05 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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9:00 AM

Aviation and Rail Report

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Railroad Association of Vermont

Flood response

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  • Selden Houghton, President, Vermont Rail System
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
11:15 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Tinted windows; Signal lights

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 8, 2024
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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Vermont Local Roads, Municipal Mitigation Assistance

  • Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Vermont Local Roads, Agency of Transportation
  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Building and General Services

Update on hybrid/electric fleet purchase

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
11:00 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Committee discussion and possible vote

  • Anthea Dexter Cooper, Attorney, Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Northeast Kingdom Rural Community Transportation

  • Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
9:30 AM

Non-federal Match Study

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Electric Vehicle Sales in Vermont

  • Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
-

S.210 - An act relating to motor vehicle and pedestrian safety

  • Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, General Motors
11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Town Highway Aid Program Update

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Public Transportation Budget

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Calculations on Floor of Transportation Infrastructure Bond and Gas Tax

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:10 AM

Agency of Transportation

Flat fee for EV registration; Fee on public charging; Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee Instead of Gas

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wayne Weikel, Vice President, State Government Affairs, Alliance of Automotive Innovation
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation

Paving Budget

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation

Road Maintenance Budget

  • Shauna Clifford, Acting Deputy Director, Agency of Transportation Maintenance Division
  • Ernie Patnoe, Acting Director of the Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
-

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:20 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Amendment discussion

  • Matthew Cota, Owner, Meadow Hill Consulting Firm
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, February 16, 2024
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9:00 AM

S.210 - An act relating to motor vehicle and pedestrian safety

  • Joe Barch, President, National Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
  • Pat McManamon, Education Unit Supervisor, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • George Rooney, Driver Education Instructor, Middlebury Union High School
9:30 AM

Clean Car Rule

  • Megan O'Toole, Climate Change Mitigation Program Manager, Climate Action Office, Agency of Natural Resources
10:00 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Chuck Farmer, Vice President of Research and Statistical Services, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
  • Christopher Kinn, Executive Officer, Office of Field Operations, Ohio State Highway Patrol
  • Lew Miller, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Verra Mobility
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:10 AM

Break

11:15 AM

RV Registration and ATV Purchase Use

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:45 AM

Agency of Transportation

Environmental Policy and Sustainability

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
12:10 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Finance and Administration; Transportation Buildings

  • Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Agency of Transportation

Roadway and Traffic and Safety

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:15 AM

Agency of Transportation

Policy, Planning and Research

  • Amy Bell, Bureau Director, Policy, Planning and Research, Agency of Transportation
11:40 AM

Agency of Transportation

Bike and Pedestrian Program; Transportation Alternatives; Park and Ride

  • Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 22, 2024
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10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation

Environmental Policy and Sustainability

  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 23, 2024
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

City of Barre

Flood response

  • Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
11:00 AM

Department of Public Safety

Front license plates

  • Jennifer Harlow, Sheriff, Orleans County, Sheriffs' Association
  • Paul Ravelin, Special Operations Executive Officer, Vermont State Police
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

Walk-through new draft

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Review of Committee Reports

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Transportation Research Center

  • Clare Nelson, Graduate student, Transportation Research Center
  • Gregory Rowangould, Director, Transportation Research Center and Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont
9:45 AM

Microtransit

Community Rides Vermont and "Gopher" Transportation Service

  • Amanda Carlson, General Manager, Community Rides Vermont
  • Chris Cole, Executive Director, Community Rides Vermont
  • Sue Minter, Executive Director, Capstone Community Action
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

National and State Perspectives on Transportation Funding

Joint meeting with House Committee on Transportation via Zoom and will be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZL87TPlmZxqILHsTchdjg/featured

  • Patricia Hendren, Executive Director, The Eastern Transportation Coalition
  • Doug Shinkle, Associate Director of Environment, Energy and Transportation, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Elizabeth Keyes, Chief of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Connecticut Department of Transportation
  • Shawn Loan, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
9:45 AM

License Plate Readers and Parking Enforcement

  • Jackie Esperti, Division Director, Parking and Traffic, City Of Burlington
  • James Feehan, Government Relations Director, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

ATV Tax

  • Tommy O'Connor, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman Association
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
10:30 AM

Electric Vehicle Charging Rates

  • Ken Nolan, General Manager, VPPSA
11:00 AM

Ethan Allen Corridor ID Grants

Rail Investment Potential

  • Michael Arnold, Member, Vermonters for People Oriented Places
  • Colin Larson, Member, Vermonters for People Oriented Places
  • Jake Twarog, Co-President, Vermonters for People Oriented Places
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

Committee discussion and vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:25 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program

  • Bronwyn Cooke, Community Planning and Policy Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Madeline Murray-Clasen, Innovation Project Manager, Green Mountain Power
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Review of Committee Reports

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 24

  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Micah Howe, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
9:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Harry Schukei, Graduate student, University of Vermont Transportation Research Center
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Electric Vehicle Road Usage Fee

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Justin Johnson, Lobbyist, General Motors
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Bridget Morris, Lobbyist, The Alliance for Automotive Innovation
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 15, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation

Williston Park and Ride

  • Dan Currier, Public Transit Coordinator, Agency of Transportation
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

Amendment discussion

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Rep. Sara Coffey, Reporter
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

11:25 AM

Relocating Central Garage

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Bradley Kukenberger, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Acting Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Ernie Patnoe, Acting Director of the Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 30

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jane Lazorchak, Director of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
9:45 AM

S.184 - An act relating to the temporary use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems

Amendment discussion

  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Electric Vehicle Road Usage Fee

  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club Vermont
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Lease Renewal for Washington County Railroad

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
11:00 AM

Right of Way Usage Fee

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Hunter Thompson, Telecommunications and Connectivity Director, Department of Public Service
  • Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Review of Reports

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
11:35 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 8

  • Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 22, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:45 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 23

  • Steve Collier, General Counsel, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Marc Paquette, Section Chief Weights & Measures, Food Safety & Consumer Protection Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
10:15 AM

Adjourn

10:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial retention

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Parent Child Center Network Advocacy Day

  • Claire Kendall, Co-Chair, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
  • Lindsey Trombley, Executive Director, Orange County Parent Child Center
9:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Rail plan, intermodal bus stops

  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 30

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
10:45 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

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

Lease Renewal for Washington County Railroad

  • Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
9:10 AM

Transportation Building Heating

Committee Discussion

  • Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
9:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 29, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.309 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels

Bike and pedestrian considerations

  • Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club Vermont
  • Jonathon Weber, Director of Advocacy and Complete Streets, Local Motion
9:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Central Garage Relocation

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Lindsay Gillette, Director of Budget Business Support Services, Agency of Transportation
  • Todd Law, Acting Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  • David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
10:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Break

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

15 Minutes after the Floor

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Committee Discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Rusted Rotor Memo

Committee Discussion

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

Security Briefing

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  • John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Green Mountain Transit Service

  • Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  • Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
  • Ross MacDonald, Public Transit Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Sections 13 and 14

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
11:30 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

ATV and UTV Helmet Use

  • Owen Ballinger, Lieutenant, Vermont State Police
  • Terry Norris, Member, Champlain All Terrain Sportsman Club of Benson
  • Tommy O'Connor, Executive Director, Vermont ATV Sportsman Association
  • Frank Stanley, Lobbyist, Vermont ATV Sportsman's Association
10:00 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 5, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:30 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

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

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Possible vote

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 11, 2024
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 12, 2024
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9:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Patrick Murphy, Sustainability and Innovations Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Becca White, Sponsor
10:00 AM

Adjourn

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 24

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
11:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Floor Presentation Discussion

11:15 AM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 18, 2024
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10:30 AM

Civil Air Patrol

Aerospace Education Open Houses

  • David Burch, Cadet Second Lieutenant, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Stephen Burch, Member, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Miranda Gallagher, Cadet Captain, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Aleksander Kulapin, Cadet Captain, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
  • Scott Lowe, Vermont Wing Director of Aerospace Education, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Hearing Type
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11:00 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Joseph Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor
11:30 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Section 30, Proposed Central Garage Location

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  • Ture Nelson, Town Administrator, Berlin
11:55 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

E-Bike Incentive Program Update

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
12:00 PM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, April 25, 2024
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9:45 AM

H.868 - An act relating to the fiscal year 2025 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Amendment discussion

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

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 3, 2024
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9:15 AM

Right of Way Fees

Committee Discussion of Amendment to H.657

  • Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  • Sen. Mark A. MacDonald, Senate Natural Resources Committee
  • Sen. Irene Wrenner, Amendment Sponsor
9:50 AM

Adjourn

11:00 AM

Senate Floor

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