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House Committee on Appropriations (Room 11)

The House Committee on Appropriations considers matters relating to appropriating money from the state treasury.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

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

House Convenes

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

House Floor

11:00 AM

Caucus of the Whole

Member Training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Orientation

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address
House Floor

3:30 PM

Committee Organizational Meeting

Friday, January 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

What is the Budget Adjustment Act (BAA)?

Joint Fiscal Office

9:30 AM

House Floor

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Member Trainings

House Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Review

FY23 Budget

2:45 PM

15 Minute Break

3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Monday, January 9, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Letter of Intent FY23

Presentation by the Joint Fiscal Office

2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

Committee Orientation

Introduction of JFO Staff
Budget Organization

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

Budget Development Form Review

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Agency of Digital Services

  • John Adams, Director, Agency of Digital Services
  • Shawn Nailor, Interim Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
2:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Medicaid Finance Orientation

  • Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
11:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

VT Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Financial Manager, Vermont Department of Health
11:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
2:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Disabilities Aging and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Committee Orientation

IT Training - Document Organization

  • Delia Gillen, Trainer/User Support Specialist
10:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Overview-continued

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:30 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Kristin McClure, Health Data Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Patrick Rooney, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 13, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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Secretary of Administration

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Gary DeGasta, President of the Board of Trustees, Vermont Veterans Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Morin, Chief Operations Officer and Deputy Administrator, Vermont Veterans Home
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Regional Planning Commission

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
9:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Agency of Administration

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
11:00 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

livestream

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

VT Judiciary

  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Joseph Paquin, IT Director, Vermont Judiciary
  • Marcia Schels, Chief Information Officer, Vermont Judiciary
3:00 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

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15 Minute Break

10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

VT Military Department

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department
11:00 AM

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Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Shaun Gilpin, Housing Division Director, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

RAND Child Care Report

Joint committee zoom
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Discussion with JFO

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

RAND Child Care Report

Committee Discussion

  • Christopher Doss, Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
  • Lynn Karoly, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
  • Aaron Strong, Senior Economist, RAND Corporation
11:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

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Public Hearing

  • Susan Aranoff, Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Jonathan Baker, VCUDA
  • Kathy Beyer, Evernorth
  • Brian Carroll, Town of Glover
  • Gene Craft, Town of Vershire
  • Ellie de Villiers, VCUDA
  • Paul Dragon, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
  • Molly Dugan, Cathedral Square
  • Sharon Ellingwood, NEK Choice School District
  • Maurine Gilbert, LUND
  • Josie Henry, Town of Alburgh
  • Corinn Julow, North Hero Town
  • Ann Lawless, Selectboard Chair, Town of Wheelock
  • Chloe Learey, Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development
  • Robert Little, RuralEdge
  • Jill Mazza Olson, VNA's of Vermont
  • Mary Kate Mohlman, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Jim Moulton, Vermont Public Transportation Association
  • Rachel Seelig, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Nicholas Sherman, Howard Center
  • Anne Sosin, VAHC
  • Megan Sullivan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
  • Julie Tessler, Vermont Care Partners
  • Arnold Thomas, Vermont Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Chadd Viger, Recovery House, Inc
  • Stephen Whitaker, Montpelier
  • Linda Wichlac, Bennington Project Independence
  • Andrew Winter, Twin Pines Housing Trust
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Committee Discussion

Friday, January 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Agency of Education

  • Jill Briggs Campbell, COVID-19 Federal Emergency Funds Project Manager, Agency of Administration
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Matthew Chapman, Director, Waste Management Protection Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Operations Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Department of Public Service

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2024 Budget Address

House Chamber

Monday, January 23, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:00 PM

30 Minute Break

2:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor & Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

15 Minute Break

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Presentation from House Human Services Committee

  • Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Presentation from House Health Care Committee

  • Daisy Berbeco, Representative, House Committee on Health Care
  • Alyssa Black, Representative, House Committee on Health Care
  • Lori Houghton, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
9:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Presentation from House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

  • Michael Marcotte, Rep, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

After the Floor

Ethics Training

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Presentation from House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

  • David Durfee, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
10:30 AM

15 Minute Break

10:45 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

15 Minute Break

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Monday, January 30, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Vote

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Adjourn

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Libraries

  • Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
  • Janette Shaffer, Assistant State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Caucus

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Labor Relations Board

  • Judith Dillon, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Morin, Chief Operations Officer, Vermont Veterans Home
9:30 AM

National Conference of State Legislatures

Introduction

  • Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
9:45 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

JFO Presentation of BAA Supportive Documents

12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

H. 145 - FY23 BAA
House Chamber

1:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Amendment Presentation

3:00 PM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Amendments

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion-Prep for Floor

3:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, February 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:15 AM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Amendments

9:30 AM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Monday, February 6, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VT Commission on Women

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
1:45 PM

15 Minute Break

2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Tracy O'Connell, Finance Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Susan Barrett, Executive Director, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
9:30 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
11:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Andrea DeLaBruere, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Patrick Rooney, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access
3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Public Service

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Public Service Department
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

State Auditor's Office

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Human Resources

  • Holly S. Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Nikki Fuller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Ethan Hurley, Financial Director II, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department for Children and Families

  • Harry Chen, Interim Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Katarina Lisaius, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Megan Smeaton, Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
11:30 AM

Break

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Digital Services

  • Shawn Nailor, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets

  • Nicole Dubuque, Director of Administrative Services, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
9:30 AM

Break

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After the Floor

Discrimination Prevention Training

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Secretary of Administration and Department of Finance and Management

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Office of the Defender General

  • Lora Evans, Administrative Services Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
3:00 PM

15 Minute Break

3:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Center for Crime Victims' Services

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Monday, February 13, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
12:30 PM

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Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethics Commission

  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:00 PM

30 Minute Break

2:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Lisa Allard, Financial Director, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Security Briefing

Capitol Police-Will not be Livestreamed

  • Matthew S. Romei, Chief of Police, Capitol Police Department
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Taxes

  • Sharon Asay, Finance Director, Department of Taxes
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
10:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion with the Joint Fiscal Office

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

30 Minute Break

11:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Arts Council

  • Amy Cunningham, Interim Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Humanities Council

  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
2:30 PM

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Human Rights Commission

  • Bor Yang, Executive Director & Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
3:30 PM

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Vermont Historical Society

  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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Vermont Symphony Orchestra

  • Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
9:30 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Enhanced 911 Board

  • Brenda Berry, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
11:00 AM

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Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Erica Bornemann, Director, Vermont Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Terry LaValley, Radio Technology Service Director, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Skaza, Executive Director of Fire Academy, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
3:00 PM

15 Minute Break

3:15 PM

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Department of Buildings and General Services

  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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Department of Financial Regulation

  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
9:30 AM

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Lieutenant Governors' Office

  • David Zuckerman, Vermont Lieutenant Governor
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

FY24 Budget Language

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Natural Resources Board

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
2:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VT Community Broadband Board

  • Robert Fish, Deputy Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board, Department of Public Service
3:15 PM

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Judiciary

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 17, 2023
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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University of Vermont

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
9:15 AM

15 Minute Break

9:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Marilyn Cargill, Vice President, Financial Aid Services, Marketing and Research, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
  • Tom Little, Vice President and General Counsel, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
10:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Legislative Budgets

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VT Pension Investment Commission

  • Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
9:00 AM

15 Minute Break

9:15 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Executive Office of the Governor

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:00 AM

TBD

FY23 BAA

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont State Colleges

  • Katherine Levasseur, Director of External & Government Affairs, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Vermont State Colleges
  • Sophie Zdatny, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Adjutant General

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department
  • Ken Gragg, Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
2:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint with Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Capital Expenditure Cash Fund

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Nicolas Kramer, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance and Management
9:15 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Public Utility Commission

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Karen Hutchinson, Finance Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Anthony Roisman, Chair, Public Utility Commission
11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Transportation

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

Lunch

1:30 PM

Commission Discussion

FY23 BAA

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VOSHA Review Board

  • Carolyn Desche, Director, VOSHA Review Board
  • Gary McQuesten
9:15 AM

15 Minute Break

9:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development

  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
11:00 AM

Break

12:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Natural Resources

  • John Beling, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Interim Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Megan Klinefelter, Director of Administrative Services II, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Tracy LaFrance, Financial Operations Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Thomas Malinowski, Financial Manager, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Joanna Pallito, Administrative & Innovation Division Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 24, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VT Criminal Justice Council

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • William Sorrell, Chair, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Secretary of State's Office

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Attorney General's Office and Court Diversion

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawrzyniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Daniel French, Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Brad James, Finance Manager, Agency of Education
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Monday, February 27, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - please use the following LIVE Link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

2:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Review

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:30 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Office of the State Treasurer

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
4:45 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Conference Committee - Please use the following LIVE link:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

5:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint with Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the Governor's Recommended FY 2024 State Budget

-

Adjourn

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

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

H.145 - An act relating to fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Adjourn

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

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

Walk-through

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

Break

11:15 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of Budget Construct

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 3, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.62 - An act relating to the interstate Counseling Compact

Walk-through

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:20 AM

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

Committee Vote

9:30 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, March 13, 2023
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Meeting Record
12:30 PM

H.77 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Walk through

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
-

H.86 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Walk through

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Health Care Committee FY24 Budget Letter Review

  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, House Committee on Health Care
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Lori Houghton, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.62 - An act relating to the interstate Counseling Compact

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Human Services Committee FY24 Budget Letter Review

  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.62 - An act relating to the interstate Counseling Compact

Committee Vote

-

H.77 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Committee Vote

2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Requests from Representatives

  • Rep. Julia Andrews
  • Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun
  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke
  • Rep. Carl Demrow
  • Rep. David Durfee
  • Rep. Bobby Farlice-Rubio
  • Rep. Lisa Hango
  • Rep. Eric Maguire
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki
  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
  • Rep. Carol Ode
  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson
  • Rep. Katherine Sims
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Walk-through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 AM

Break

11:45 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

-

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

Walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, March 17, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

-

Adjourn

Monday, March 20, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

Walk-through and potential vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

H.165 - An act relating to school food programs and universal school meals

Walk-through

  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

H.157 - An act relating to the Vermont basic needs budget

Walk-through and committee vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

Amendment walk-through and potential vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

H.126 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection

Amendment review and potential vote

4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.205 - An act relating to establishing the Small Farmer Diversification and Transition Program

Walk-through and committee discussion

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:45 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:20 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:10 PM

H.127 - An act relating to sports wagering

Committee discussion and vote

-

H.66 - An act relating to paid family and medical leave insurance

Committee discussion and vote

3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

5:30 PM

Break

6:20 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

8:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

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

T-Bill Overview

  • Rep. Sara Coffey, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Rep. Timothy R. Corcoran, Ranking Member, House Committee on Transportation
10:00 AM

H.102 - An act relating to the Art in State Buildings Program

Walk-through and vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.291 - An act relating to the creation of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council

Walk-through and possible vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

H.125 - An act relating to boards and commissions

Walk-through and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Walk-through

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.472 - An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects

Walk-through and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:10 AM

20 Minute Break

11:30 AM

H.206 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes affecting the duties of the Department of Vermont Health Access

Walk-through and vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

H.213 - An act relating to creating a study committee on mobile homes and mobile home parks

Walk-through and possible vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.414 - An act relating to establishing an unused drug repository for Vermont

Walk-through and vote

  • Brendan Atwood, Public Health Policy Advisor, Department of Health
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:10 PM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

Walk-through and possible vote

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Walk-through and vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:30 PM

Break

5:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

6:20 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:15 AM

H.222 - An act relating to reducing overdoses

Walk-through and vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.31 - An act relating to aquatic nuisance control

Walk-through and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

H.158 - An act relating to the beverage container redemption system

Committee vote

11:00 AM

Break

2:00 PM

H.480 - An act relating to property valuation and reappraisals

Amendment Walk-through and possible vote

  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:05 PM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:25 AM

H.484 - An act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities

Amendment Review and possible vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:45 PM

H.205 - An act relating to establishing the Small Farmer Diversification and Transition Program

Amendment review and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Break

5:35 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
7:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

8:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 24, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Walk-through and possible vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.486 - An act relating to school construction

Walk-through and vote

  • Rep. Erin Brady, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

H.276 - An act relating to creating a rental housing registry

Walk-through and possible vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

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

Walk-through and vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Pension and COLA Discussion

  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:05 PM

H.276 - An act relating to creating a rental housing registry

Amendment and vote

4:45 PM

H.282 - An act relating to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Committee vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, March 27, 2023
Meeting Details
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1:10 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

1:45 PM

Break

4:15 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Vote

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

After the Floor

Caucuses

1:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Retention of Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges

3:30 PM

H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Walk-through and possible vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Break

4:45 PM

H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Continued

5:35 AM

Break

5:50 PM

H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Vote

6:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:10 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Amendment walk-through and vote

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
-

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion and Technical Amendment Review

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

H.493 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding

Amendment Walk-through

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Caucus of the Whole

FY24 Budget

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion on Technical Amendment

  • Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Amendments

  • Rep. John O'Brien, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, March 31, 2023
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Meeting Record
8:40 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Amendments

  • Rep. James Gregoire, Sponsor of amendment
9:30 AM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

Caucuses & Lunch

1:00 PM

Pension Presentation

  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Break

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:00 PM

Career Technical Education Report Presentation

Meeting will be livestreamed here: <https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations>

  • Gretchen Cheney, NCEE Consulting
  • Jackie Kraemer, NCEE Consulting
  • Jennifer Piscatelli, APA Consulting
  • Justin Silverstein, Co-CEO, APA Consulting
Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Housing Discussion

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
11:00 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

ARPA Introduction

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

ARPA Update

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 7, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR and Caucuses

-

Lunch

1:30 PM

Presentation

Office of the State Treasurer

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:30 PM

Break

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Presentation

United Way of VT - 211

  • Jim Curran, Executive Director, Dismas of Vermont
  • Elizabeth Gilman, Executive Director, United Way of Vermont
10:00 AM

Presentation

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Jessica Holmes, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Robin Lunge, Board Member, Green Mountain Care Board
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Presentation

OneCare VT

  • Tom Borys, CFO, OneCare Vermont
  • Carrie Wulfman, CMO, OneCare Vermont
11:00 AM

Break

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 14, 2023
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Walk-through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Rep. Gabrielle Stebbins, House Committee on Environment and Energy
-

Lunch & Caucuses

1:45 PM

S.37 - An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

Walk-through and vote

  • Amerin Aborjaily, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Lori Houghton, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.5 - An act relating to affordably meeting the mandated greenhouse gas reductions for the thermal sector through efficiency, weatherization measures, electrification, and decarbonization

Committee Discussion and vote

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

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

Walk-through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

Fiscal Note Review

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Break

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

Presentation

VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development
ARPA Project Overview and Update

  • Doug Farnham, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Josh Hanford, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
-

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

Field Trip

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

H.494 - Side by side

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Committee Discussion

Cash Fund

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Walk through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

Break

1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 28, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.17 - An act relating to sheriff reforms

Vote

-

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Straw Poll

1:10 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Anthea Dexter-Cooper, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

FLOOR

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

10:00 AM

FLOOR

After the Floor

Training for Members

-

Caucuses and Lunch

2:20 PM

S.94 - An act relating to the City of Barre tax increment financing district

Amendment and possible vote

  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

4:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

10:00 AM

TBD

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

3:45 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

-

Adjourn

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:00 AM

S.100 - An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone

Amendments and vote

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:30 AM

H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

Walk through

  • David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.452 - An act relating to expanding apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities

Committee discussion

  • Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development, Vermont Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
1:20 PM

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

Committee discussion

  • Rep. Ela Chapin, House Committee on Judiciary
3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

3:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

-

Adjourn

Friday, May 5, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

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

Amendment and vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:00 AM

S.137 - An act relating to energy efficiency modernization

Walk through and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission

Walk through and amendment

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Dara Torre, House Committee on Environment and Energy
11:55 PM

Break

12:10 AM

S.112 - An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility Commission

Amendment and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.135 - An act relating to the establishment of VT Saves

Walk through and vote

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

Monday, May 8, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:15 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
1:30 PM

S.33 - An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures

Walk through and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
2:00 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 AM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

4:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

5:15 PM

S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
6:20 PM

Break

6:50 PM

S.39 - An act relating to compensation and benefits for members of the Vermont General Assembly

Committee vote

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

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

Walk through

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Abby Shepard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

3:30 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

Fiscal Note Review

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
4:10 PM

Break

6:00 PM

S.56 - An act relating to child care and early childhood education

Amendment and committee vote

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:10 PM

HR11 - House resolution relating to establishing the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry and granting it investigatory powers

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:20 PM

15 Minute Break

6:35 PM

HR11 - House resolution relating to establishing the Special Committee on Impeachment Inquiry and granting it investigatory powers

Walk through and possible vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

6:40 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

FLOOR

As needed

4:50 PM

H.494 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Document Review

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, May 12, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:15 AM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Walk through and straw vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

FLOOR

As needed

3:30 PM

H.217 - An act relating to child care, early education, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance

Joint Hearing - Amendment
Livestream: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-ways-and-means

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:55 PM

S.80 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental conservation subjects

Walk through and possible vote

  • Dan Dickerson, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:45 PM

H.270 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the adult-use and medical cannabis programs

Review Senate changes

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:45 AM

Lunch

12:20 PM

H.171 - An act relating to adult protective services and emergency housing transition

Amendment Walk-through and Possible Straw Vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
1:30 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

Break

4:30 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Housing Discussion

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:00 AM

15 Minute Break

10:15 AM

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Gary DeGasta, President of the Board of Trustees, Vermont Veteran's Home
  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Asa Morin, Chief Operations Officer, Vermont Veteran's Home
11:00 AM

JFO Introduction

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Budget Discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2024

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
1:45 PM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Walk through and Fiscal Note Review

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Taylor Small, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
2:30 PM

15 Minute Break

2:45 PM

Flood Overview/Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
3:15 PM

Building and General Services Flood Update

  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Housing Discussion

Link to Council on Housing and Homelessness Page:
https://humanservices.vermont.gov/about-us/boards-commissions/vermont-council-homelessness

  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:15 AM

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM

Treasurer's Office

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

ARPA Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
2:00 PM

VT league of Cities and Towns

  • Ted Brady, Executive Director, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:00 PM

Adjourn

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

House Floor

House Convenes for the Session

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Vermont Community Broadband Board

  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Herryn Herzog, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Alexei Monsarrat, Rural Broadband Technical Specialist, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Dan Nelson, Vice Chair, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
1:45 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Attorney General's Office - EB-5

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:30 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Secretary of State's Office

  • Will Senning, Director, Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Treasurer's Office

  • Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Timothy Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM

Governor's State-of-the-State Address

Joint Assembly

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

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Overview

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
11:05 AM

Break

11:20 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Overview continued

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.72 - An act relating to a harm-reduction criminal justice response to drug use

Amendment and Vote

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Taylor Small, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
2:00 PM

15 Minute Break

2:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Monday, January 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
-

10 Minute Break

2:10 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Adaline Strumolo, Acting Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department for Children and Families

  • Shawn Benham, Interim Business Office Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
10:00 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

-

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Vermont Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
2:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Agency of Natural Resources

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Megan Klinefelter, Business Director, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Elizabeth Stratton, Business Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
3:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Monica White, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Public Hearing

-

Break

2:55 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

4:05 PM

Adjourn

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

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
  • Karen Schifferle, Financial Manager, Cannabis Control Board
10:00 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Language Walk-through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, January 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:40 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Reversions and carry forward walk-through

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:10 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

ERP - AOA and ADS

  • Sarah Clark, Deputy Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
11:00 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

House Commerce BAA Recommendations - Language Review

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:25 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

-

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Office of the State Treasurer

  • Jeremiah Breer, Chief Financial Officer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

Adjourn

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

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
11:00 AM

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

30 Minute Break

3:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

-

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

-

Lunch

1:00 PM

Statement of Intent

Walk through

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk through House Human Services BAA Recommendations

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
3:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:15 PM

Break

4:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:50 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

-

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Language Walk through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

Governor's Ceremonial Office
Meeting will be live streamed here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHFernWVwH5MD0Se9NmVhg/featured

3:30 PM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast Discussion

Joint Hearing; Meeting will be live streamed here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1akzzVH35AlFalPl5LmYfQ/featured

  • Tom Kavet, Legislative Economist, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC
4:30 PM

Break

5:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

6:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

9:20 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Language Walk through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
-

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

1:25 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Walk through of proposed language

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
3:20 PM

Break

4:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
5:15 PM

Break

5:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and Straw Vote

Monday, January 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
1:05 PM

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Committee Discussion

-

Break

2:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Committee Discussion and Vote

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed By Discrimination Prevention Training for Members

-

Lunch and Caucuses

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
8:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
10:10 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

walk through continued

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
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Lunch

1:40 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Document walk through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Caucus of the Whole

H.839 - An act relating to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1w34Iyg1vB_HT6dt_4eMA/featured

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
2:10 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Amendments

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Friday, January 26, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.160 - An act relating to State education property taxes and flood-related damage

Walk through and possible vote

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:20 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Amendments

  • Rep. Thomas Burditt, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
9:30 AM

House Floor

-

Adjourn

Monday, January 29, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
12:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets

  • Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  • Anson Tebbetts, Secretary, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Natural Resources Board

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Sabina Haskell, Chair, Natural Resources Board
  • Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Review

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Veterans' Home

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
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Break

9:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services - Secretary's Office

  • Richard Donahey, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Jenney Samuelson, Secretary, Agency of Human Services
10:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Vermont Health Access

  • Stephanie Barrett, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Alicia Cooper, Director of Managed Care Operations, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Adaline Strumolo, Acting Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Corrections

  • Kristin Calver, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  • Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
2:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Mental Health

  • Emily Hawes, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Alison Krompf, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living

  • Bill Kelly, Financial Director, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Rebecca Silbernagel, Principal Assistant, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
  • Megan Tierney-Ward, Interim Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
10:30 AM

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Vermont Department of Health

  • Mark Levine, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Health
  • Anna Swenson, Finance Director, Vermont Department of Health
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department for Children and Families

  • Shawn Benham, Interim Financial Director, Department for Children and Families
  • Miranda Gray, Deputy Commissioner, Economic Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, Child Development Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Aryka Radke, Deputy Commissioner, Family Services Division, Department for Children and Families
  • Lily Sojourner, Interim Director, Office of Economic Opportunity, Department for Children and Families
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
3:35 PM

Break

4:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department for Children and Families
continued

4:40 PM

Adjourn

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

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Transportation

  • Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
10:18 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Diane Coles, Director of Finance and Logistics, Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
11:05 AM

15 Minute Break

11:20 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Commission on Women

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
11:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

  • Phil Kolling, Executive Director, SerVermont
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Owen Foster, Chair, Green Mountain Care Board
  • Jean Stetter, Administrative Services Director, Green Mountain Care Board
2:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Libraries

  • Catherine Delneo, State Librarian, Vermont Department of Libraries
2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Cannabis Control Board

  • Brynn Hare, Executive Director, Cannabis Control Board
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 2, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

University of Vermont

  • Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont
9:15 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation continued

  • Scott Giles, President, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Natural Resources - Secretary's Office

  • Megan Klinefelter, Business Director, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
11:15 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreations

  • Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Fish and Wildlife Department

  • Christopher Herrick, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
2:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Environmental Conservations

  • Jason Batchelder, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Maggie Gendron, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim Mckee, Business Director, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Heather Pembroke, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Monday, February 5, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
12:35 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Humanities Council

  • Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities Council
12:55 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Symphony Orchestra

  • Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra
1:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Arts Council

  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
1:40 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Historical Society

  • Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
2:05 AM

Break

2:10 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Labor

  • Michael Harrington, Commissioner, Department of Labor
  • Chad Wawryzniak, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
  • Cameron Wood, Policy and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Labor
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • Barbara Bernardini, Fiscal Manager, Department of State's, Sheriff's and Special Investigative Units
  • John Campbell, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Tim Leuders-Dumont, Legislative & Asst. Appellate Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Labor Relations and Operations Manager, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Taxes

  • Sharon Asay, Finance Director, Department of Taxes
  • Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

State Auditor's Office

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
1:30 PM

Break

1:55 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Buildings and General Services

  • David DiBiase, Deputy Commisioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:40 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Holly Ferrant, Chief Financial Office, Financial Services Division, Agency of Administration
  • Nikki Fuller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition Services/Compensation/People Analytics, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
4:15 PM

Adjourn

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

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Labor Relations Board

  • Judith Dillon, Executive Director, Labor Relations Board
  • Robert Greemore, Board Member, Labor Relations Board
9:45 AM

15 Minute Break

10:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Department of Economic Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
Department of Tourism and Marketing

  • Dan Dickerson, Administrative Services Director, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing & Community Development
  • Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development
  • Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Liquor and Lottery

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Charles Martin, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Liquor and Lottery
2:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VT State Colleges System

  • Elizabeth Mauch, Chancellor, Vermont State Colleges System
  • Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
9:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

State Ethics Commission

  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Pension Investment Commission

  • Thomas Golonka, Chair, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
11:30 AM

Lunch

12:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Finance and Management
Secretary of Administration
Executive Office of the Governor

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:15 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Public Safety

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Col. Matthew Birmingham, Director, Vermont State Police
  • Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
  • Trisha Conti, Laboratory Director, Vermont Forensics Laboratory, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
3:10 PM

Break

3:20 PM

H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Walk through and committee discussion

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:05 PM

H.247 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Walk through and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Lauren Layman, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
4:35 AM

H.649 - An act relating to the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Amendment and vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:45 AM

Adjourn

Friday, February 9, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Office of the State Treasurer

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
9:25 AM

Break

9:35 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
10:50 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VHCB - Land Access and Opportunity Board

  • Jean Hamilton, Co-Director, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Co-Director, Land Access and Opportunity Board
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Defender General's Office

  • Lora Evans, Administrative Services Manager, Defender General's Office
  • Katrina Lumbra, Financial Director, Defender General's Office
  • Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

VOSHA Review Board

  • Carolyn Desche, Director, VOSHA Review Board
  • Gary McQuesten, Chair, VOSHA Review Board
1:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Human Rights Commission

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & Legal Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
2:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, February 12, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

Walk through and amendment

  • Rep. Scott Beck, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:10 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language walk through - Section E

  • Hardy Merrill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
3:45 PM

Break

4:05 PM

H.850 - An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting

Vote

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:05 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Office of the Child, Youth, and Family Advocate

  • Matthew Bernstein, Director, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
  • Lauren Higbee, Deputy Advocate, Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocate
10:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Judiciary

  • Therese Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  • Judge Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
11:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Public Utility Commission

  • Ann Bishop, Operations Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Karen Hutchinson, Finance Director, Public Utility Commission
  • Ed McNamara, Chair, Public Utility Commission
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

Commission Discussion

H.839 - Update and walk through of Senate changes

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:15 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Appropriations

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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Adjutant General

  • Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Vermont Military Department
  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
10:05 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Legislative Budgets

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

H. 839 - Straw Poll on Senate Changes

10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Committee Discussion

H.850 - Amendment and Straw Poll

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Casey Toof, House Committee on Education
11:20 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Lieutenant Governor's Office

  • David Zuckerman, Vermont Lieutenant Governor
11:30 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Attorney General and Court Diversion

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General's Office
2:05 PM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Walk through and committee discussion

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Center for Crime Victim Services

  • Carol Brochu, Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Crime Victim Services
  • Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Committee Discussion and Vote

9:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Secretary of State's Office

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas , Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Adjutant and Inspector General and Vermont State College Trustees

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Lunch

1:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Public Service Department

  • Patricia LaRose, Director of Finance, Public Service Department
  • Thomas Malinowski, Financial Manager, Public Service Department
  • June Tierney, Commissioner, Department of Public Service
2:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Vermont Community Broadband Board

  • Toni Clithero, General Counsel, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Christine Hallquist , Executive Director, Vermont Community Broadband Board
  • Thomas Malinowski, Financial Manager, Public Service Department
2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Digital Services

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
  • Kate Slocum, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Digital Services
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 16, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

Committee Discussion

H.839 - Senate Language Walk through

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

ARPA

Committee Discussion

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
11:30 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Financial Regulation

  • Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Department of Financial Regulation, Insurance Division
  • Aaron Ferenc, Deputy Commissioner of Banking, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Kevin Gaffney, Commissioner, Department of Financial Regulation
  • Emily Kisicki, Director of Policy, Department of Financial Regulation
11:10 AM

Break

1:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Criminal Justice Council

  • Jason Pinard, Financial Director II, Department of Finance and Management
  • Heather Simons, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Lindsay Thivierge, Director of Administration, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
1:55 PM

Break

2:10 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Education

  • Bill Bates, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Heather Bouchey, Interim Secretary, Agency of Education
  • Sean Cousino, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Education
  • Nicole Lee, Director of Education Finance, Agency of Education
4:00 PM

Break

5:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint Public Hearing with Senate Appropriations

7:30 PM

Adjourn

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

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

Walk through and vote

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

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Conference Committee (Room 5) - Please use the following LIVE link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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Break

1:10 PM

Commission Discussion

Vermont Council on Housing and Homelessness - Report Discussion

  • Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Chris Winters, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
2:40 PM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Walk through

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:05 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Conference Committee (Room 5) - Please use the following LIVE link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

9:30 AM

Break

10:05 AM

Committee Discussion

Housing

  • Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
11:10 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:05 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

H.289 Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:00 PM

H.847 - An act relating to peer support provider and peer recovery support specialist certification

Committee vote

3:15 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Conference Committee (Room 5) - Please use the following LIVE link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

4:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 23, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

Committee Discussion

  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, House Committee on Environment and Energy
10:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

-

Break

12:30 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Conference Committee (Room 5) - Please use the following LIVE link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

1:00 PM

Adjourn

Monday, February 26, 2024
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Meeting Record
1:15 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

2:10 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion - review letters from policy committees

10:00 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:55 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Joint Fiscal Committee Meeting

Room 11 - Please use the following LIVE link: https://www.youtube.com/@VTJointFiscal/featured

1:30 PM

Break

2:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

2:20 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.839 - An act related to fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments

Conference Committee (Room 5) - Please use the following LIVE link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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Adjourn

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:20 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

S.18 Amendment

  • Rep. Jessica Brumsted, House Committee On Human Services
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Chair, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10:00 AM

Break

11:05 AM

Committee Discussion

S.18 Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:50 AM

Break

12:05 PM

Committee Discussion

S.18 Fiscal Note review

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:25 AM

Break

1:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Legislator Requests

1:45 PM

Committee Discussion

S.18 Straw Poll

2:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Adjourn

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

NCSL Introduction

  • Erica MacKellar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
9:45 AM

Break

10:05 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Court Diversion

  • Willa Farrell, Director, Court Diversion and Pre-Trial Services
  • Marcey Hodgdon, Fiscal Director, Attorney General's Office
10:35 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Committee Discussion

FY24 BAA (H.839) - Conference Committee Changes

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
2:50 AM

Break

3:15 PM

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

Walk through and fiscal note review

  • Rep. Karen Dolan, House Judiciary Committee
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn

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TBD

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

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

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Rep. Karen Dolan, House Judiciary Committee
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms

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Adjourn

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:00 AM

Break

11:20 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Committee on General and Housing Memo Review

  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, Chair, House Committee on General and Housing
2:40 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:05 AM

Break

11:05 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:55 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.725 - An act relating to the Human Rights Commission

Walk through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
3:20 PM

Break

4:00 PM

H.667 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission

Walk through

  • Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor, House Committee on Transportation
  • Rep. Conor Casey, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Rep. Heather Chase, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:55 AM

H.794 - An act relating to services provided by the Vermont Veterans’ Home

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Robert Hooper, House Committee On Government Operations
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Mary A. Morrissey, Sponsor, House Committee on Corrections and Institutions
9:15 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Committee on Health Care Memo Review

  • Rep. Daisy Berbeco, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. Melanie Carpenter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Rep. Lori Houghton, Chair, House Committee on Health Care
10:15 AM

Break

10:40 AM

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

Committee Discussion, amendment, and vote

  • Rep. Sara Coffey, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Donna Russo-Savage, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.233 - An act relating to licensure and regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

Walk through and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Mari Cordes, Representative, House Committee on Health Care
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM

H.614 - An act relating to land improvement fraud and timber trespass

Walk through and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.667 - An act relating to the creation of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission

Amendment walk through and vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:05 PM

Break

2:50 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 15, 2024
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Meeting Record
8:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Committee on Human Services Memo Review

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
9:35 AM

Break

10:05 AM

H.10 - An act relating to amending the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

Walk through and vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.140 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Walk through

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Jonathan Williams, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
10:50 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

H.289 - An act relating to the Renewable Energy Standard

Fiscal note walk through and vote

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:05 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.673 - An act relating to Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Mike Rice, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
1:35 PM

Break

1:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

C Section and Language Review

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:25 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Mike Rice, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
3:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:20 PM

Adjourn

Monday, March 18, 2024
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12:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:35 PM

H.706 - An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides

Committee discussion and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:45 PM

Break

1:05 PM

Bill Walk through

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:45 PM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:10 PM

H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Walk through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

Break

2:40 PM

Bill Walk through

H.630 - An act relating to boards of cooperative education services

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

3:10 PM

Bill Walk through

H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Vice Chair, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:55 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

4:05 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Meeting Record
8:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Committee on Human Services Memo Review

  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
9:35 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

5:20 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Meeting Record
8:35 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

Walk through

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:10 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

9:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:20 AM

Break

11:45 AM

H.546 - An act relating to administrative and policy changes to tax laws

Amendment and vote

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Walk through

  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:35 PM

Break

2:55 PM

H.707 - An act relating to revising the delivery and governance of the Vermont workforce system

Walk through and vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:25 PM

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

Walk through and vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:40 PM

Break

4:00 PM

Committee Discussion

4:15 PM

H.612 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Vote

4:25 PM

H.585 - An act relating to amending the pension system for sheriffs and certain deputy sheriffs

Walk through and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
4:40 PM

H.622 - An act relating to emergency medical services

Amendment and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
5:05 PM

H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Amendment walk through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
5:20 PM

H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration

Committee discussion

5:25 PM

Break

5:55 PM

H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Amendment and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
6:00 PM

Break

6:50 PM

H.630 - An act relating to improving access to high-quality education through community collaboration

Vote

7:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

9:30 AM

H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools

Walk through and possible vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
10:00 AM

H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws

Walk through

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:45 PM

Break

11:10 AM

H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program

Walk through

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:40 AM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Walk through

  • Rep. Seth Bongartz, House Committee on Environment and Energy
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rachel Lomonaco, Business Director, Natural Resources Board
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
12:45 PM

Lunch

2:25 PM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Fisher, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
3:20 PM

H.880 - An act relating to increasing access to justice and to corporate taxes and fees

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:50 PM

Break

4:50 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

Walk through

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
5:00 PM

Break

5:20 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
6:55 PM

Break

7:15 PM

H.687 - An act relating to community resilience and biodiversity protection through land use

Amendment and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Patrick Titterton, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
7:25 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

vote

7:30 PM

H.721 - An act relating to expanding access to Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur

Amendment and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
7:40 PM

H.880 - An act relating to increasing access to justice and to corporate taxes and fees

Amendment and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
7:45 PM

Break

8:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language Review

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
9:05 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 22, 2024
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Meeting Record
8:45 AM

H.871 - An act relating to the development of an updated State aid to school construction program

Amendment and vote

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
8:55 AM

H.874 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes in education laws

Amendment and vote

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:25 AM

Break

9:30 AM

H.657 - An act relating to the modernization of Vermont’s communications taxes and fees

Amendment and vote

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:45 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

10:00 AM

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

Walk through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:15 AM

Break

10:35 AM

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

vote

10:40 AM

H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics

Walk through and amendment

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
11:45 AM

Break

11:50 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Logging Language

  • Rep. David Durfee, Reporter, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
12:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.875 - An act relating to the State Ethics Commission and the State Code of Ethics

Committee Discussion and vote

1:25 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:30 PM

Break

3:10 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
3:35 PM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Committee Discussion

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
4:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

GA Housing Language

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Chair, House Committee On Human Services
4:40 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
5:35 PM

Break

5:55 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Language

  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
6:00 PM

H.879 - An act relating to the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program

Vote

6:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

GA Housing Language and committee discussion

6:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Straw Poll

Monday, March 25, 2024
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Meeting Record
1:20 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

  • Maria Blair, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:00 PM

Break

5:15 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion and vote

5:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial retention

11:30 AM

Caucuses & Lunch

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FLOOR

continued

2:30 PM

H.702 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

McCarthy Amendment

  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, Sponsor, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:55 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.873 - An act relating to financing the testing for and remediation of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in schools

Dolan Amendment

  • Rep. Katherine "Kari" Dolan, Sponsor, House Committee on Appropriations
3:10 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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9:10 AM

H.882 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Committee discussion and vote

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Jennifer Fitch, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

4:20 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

Kornheiser Amendment

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
5:10 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 28, 2024
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10:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Amendments

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Conor Casey, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue, Co-sponsor, Northfield
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Jonathan Williams, House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
11:45 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

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

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Amendments

9:30 AM

FLOOR

1:55 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

McFaun Amendment

  • Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
  • Rep. Francis McFaun, House Committee On Human Services
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

Lunch and Caucuses

12:30 PM

H.829 - An act relating to long-term housing solutions

Bluemle Amendment

  • Rep. Tiffany Bluemle, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:45 PM

FLOOR

continued

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

Committee Discussion

ARPA Update

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Department of Finance & Management
-

Break

11:30 AM

H.882 - An act relating to capital construction and State bonding budget adjustment

Cina Amendment

  • Rep. Brian Cina, Sponsor
1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 5, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

Lunch

2:00 PM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be live streamed

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  • John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
2:55 PM

H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare

Walk through

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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1:00 PM

FLOOR

1:30 PM

H.543 - An act relating to Vermont’s adoption of the Social Work Licensure Compact and to emergency housing eligibility documentation

Senate proposal of amendment

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 11, 2024
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9:30 AM

Flood Damage to the Capitol Complex

Committee site visit - this meeting will not be live streamed

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Friday, April 12, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

H.626 - An act relating to animal welfare

Amendment and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.109 - An act relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services

Amendment and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
9:40 AM

Break

10:05 AM

S.30 - An act relating to creating a Sister State Program

Walk through and vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

-

Adjourn

Thursday, April 18, 2024
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9:00 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Walk through

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Walk through

  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:35 AM

Break

12:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Amendment discussion and vote

  • Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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Adjourn

Friday, April 19, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

FLOOR

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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

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Lunch and Caucuses

1:05 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Beck Amendment

  • Rep. Scott Beck, Sponsor of the Amendment
1:30 PM

Break

1:40 PM

H.887 - An act relating to homestead property tax yields, nonhomestead rates, and policy changes to education finance and taxation

Beck Amendment - Straw Poll

1:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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11:20 AM

H.861 - An act relating to reimbursement parity for health care services delivered in person, by telemedicine, and by audio-only telephone and extending time for flood abatement reimbursement

Senate proposal of amendment walk through and straw poll

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
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Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

Thursday, April 25, 2024
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9:05 AM

S.120 - An act relating to postsecondary schools and sexual misconduct protections

Walk through and vote

  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through of Senate changes - Base and One-times

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
11:00 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FLOOR

2:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through of Senate Changes - Language

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 26, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Straw poll on Senate changes

9:15 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Walk through of Senate Changes - Language

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:35 AM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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9:20 AM

S.213 - An act relating to the regulation of wetlands, river corridor development, and dam safety

Walk through and vote

  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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Lunch and Caucuses

1:00 PM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

Walk through and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
1:40 PM

Break

2:00 PM

S.98 - An act relating to Green Mountain Care Board authority over prescription drug costs and the Green Mountain Care Board nomination and appointment process

vote (continued)

2:02 PM

Break

2:10 PM

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

Walk through

  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

Break

4:05 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

11:10 AM

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

Fiscal note walk through and vote

  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Chair, House Corrections and Institutions
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
11:50 AM

Lunch

12:45 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

1:05 PM

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

Walk through

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

Walk through

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
2:20 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.889 - An act relating to compensation for certain State employees (Pay Act)

Walk through and vote

  • Jennifer Carbee, Director and Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:20 PM

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

Vote

3:22 PM

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

Vote

3:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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Adjourn

Thursday, May 2, 2024
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9:40 AM

S.310 - An act relating to natural disaster government response, recovery, and resiliency

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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Lunch

1:30 PM

S.102 - An act relating to expanding employment protections and collective bargaining rights

Walk through and vote

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
1:55 PM

Break

3:30 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

Friday, May 3, 2024
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
8:30 AM

S.253 - An act relating to building energy codes

Walk through and vote

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
9:15 AM

Break

10:05 AM

S.204 - An act relating to supporting Vermont's young readers through evidence-based literacy instruction

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Erin Brady, Reporter, House Committee on Education
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

S.55 - An act relating to updating Vermont's Open Meeting Law

Walk through and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
11:15 AM

S.305 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes related to the Public Utility Commission

Walk through

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:30 AM

S.159 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee

Walk through and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
11:55 AM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Voting catch up

1:05 PM

Break

2:05 PM

S.167 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law

Walk through and vote

  • Rep. Peter Conlon, Chair, House Committee on Education
  • Julia Richter, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Beth St. James, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

S.114 - An act relating to the establishment of the Psychedelic Therapy Advisory Working Group

Walk through and vote

  • Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:50 PM

Committee Discussion

Voting catch up

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Adjourn

Monday, May 6, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:10 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

-

Break

11:30 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

1:00 PM

FLOOR

3:10 PM

S.96 - An act relating to privatization contracts

Walk through and vote

  • Joyce Manchester, Senior Economist/Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Michael McCarthy, Chair, House Committee On Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:50 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

10:00 AM

FLOOR

12:15 PM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee Meeting - Vote
Livestream Link: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-appropriations

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Lunch & Caucuses

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

11:05 AM

H.883 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee changes walk through

  • Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Grady Nixon, Fiscal Editor, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
12:25 PM

Lunch

-

FLOOR

Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

FLOOR

-

Lunch

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

FLOOR

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