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House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (Room M106)

The House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs considers matters relating to the structure, organization, and oversight of State, local, county, and regional government, and municipal corporations; the administration of public safety; compensation and retirement benefits for public officials and employees; elections and reapportionment; liquor and lottery; military affairs; public records and open meetings; and other similar policies.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Receive report of Canvassing Committee

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Lunch

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Committee Welcome Meeting

11:00 AM

H.10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Introduction

  • Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

H.22 - An act relating to access to information concerning benefit extension agreements for employees of public agencies

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
1:30 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Charity Clark, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
2:15 PM

NCSL Elections Meetings Debrief

  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Joint Fiscal Office Introduction

Introduction

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
10:05 AM

Department of Elections Overview

Introduction and Overview

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Tucker Anderson, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
2:00 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

State Treasurer's Office

Introduction

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
10:30 AM

Department of Liquor and Lottery

Introduction

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

State Auditor Introduction

Introduction

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

Bennington-1 Election

  • Nathan Kurz, Member, Readsboro Board of Civil Authority
  • Lori Shepard, Town Clerk, Stamford
  • Julie Weber, Town Clerk, Pownal
2:30 PM

Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

Introduction

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

Vermont Retired State Employees Association (VRSEA)

Introduction

  • Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
11:00 AM

Common Good Vermont

Introduction

  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
11:30 AM

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Introduction

  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation

Wildland Fires Update

  • Kathy Decker, Forest Protection Program Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Dan Dillner, State Forest Fire Supervisor, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
2:00 PM

Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA)

Introduction

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Adam Lougee, Executive Director, Addison County Regional Planning Commission
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Discrimination Prevention Training

With House Agriculture

2:15 PM

H.78 - An act relating to the use of the Australian ballot system in local elections

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Arsenault, Town Clerk, Vernon
  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Office of Professional Regulation

Overview

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
10:15 AM

H.3 - An act relating to the minimum qualifications required for State employment

Introduction

  • Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

H.9 - An act relating to the Vermont State and Judiciary Employees’ Cost-Savings Incentive Program

Introduction

  • Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Committee Discussion

DR 25-0668 and BEN-1

11:05 AM

H.78 - An act relating to the use of the Australian ballot system in local elections

Discussion and Vote

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Buxton, Attorney for Rep.Jonathan Cooper
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

All Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Office of Racial Equity

Introduction

  • Xusana Davis, Executive Director, Office of Racial Equity
10:00 AM

Vermont State Employees Association

Introduction

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
10:30 AM

Cannabis Control Board

Introduction

  • Kyle Harris, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
  • Julie Hulburd, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
11:00 AM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be live streamed due to the sensitive content

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Sara Macera, Capitol Police Department
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  • Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor
1:15 PM

H.27 - An act relating to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission

Drive-by

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor
3:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training

Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Vermont Access Network

FY26 Budget Request

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Public Policy Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
10:30 AM

H.17 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

Introduction

  • Rep. Saudia LaMont, Sponsor
  • Rep. David Yacovone, Sponsor
11:15 AM

Vermont Community Action Partnership

Legislative Priorities

  • Tom Donahue, Executive Director, BROC Community Action
  • Liz Scharf, Director of Community Economic Development, Capstone Community Action
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Legislative Priorities

Joint meeting with Senate Government Operations to introduce committee priorities and current legislation

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

2:15 PM

Vermont Association of Broadcasters

Introduction

  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
2:30 PM

Budget Adjustment Act

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Vermont Cannabis Equity Coalition

  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Co-Chair, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, Health Equity Advisory Commission
  • Amelia Machia, Co Founder, Green Mountain Patients' Alliance
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
  • Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
10:00 AM

Cannabis Advocacy Day

  • Timothy Egan, Vermont NORML
  • Eli Harrington, President, Vermont Cannabis Convention
11:00 AM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Bruce Busa, Petitioner
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Bennington-1 Election

Continued testimony

  • Bruce Busa, Petitioner
2:30 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Rep. Jonathan Cooper, Representative
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:45 AM

Department of Public Safety

Introduction and Budget Adjustment Act

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Karen Carr, Executive Staff Assistant, Department of Public Safety
  • Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
  • Trisha Conti, Director - Vermont Forensic Lab, Department of Public Safety
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Rosemary Gretkowski, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Richard Hallenbeck, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Public Safety
  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Heather McGlauflin, Principal Assistant to the Commissioner of Public Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jeffrey Wallin, Director, Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC)
  • Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
11:00 AM

Budget Adjustment Act

Committee Discussion

11:15 AM

Vermont Sheriffs' Association

Introduction

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Bennington-1 Election

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul Gillies, Former Deputy Secretary of State
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10 minutes after Floor

Bennington-1 Election

  • James Condos, Former Vermont Secretary of State
10:45 AM

National Guard

Introduction and Guard 101

  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

Bennington-1 Election

Discussion and straw poll

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Julie Weber, Town Clerk, Pownal
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Bennington-1 Election

Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Bennington-1 Election

Vote on report

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.17 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

  • Sarah Haskins, Town Clerk, Morristown
2:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

  • Carol Dawes, Clerk-Treasurer, Barre City, City of Barre
  • Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Introduction

  • Rep. Lucy Boyden, Sponsor
  • Rep. Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Sponsor
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Sponsor
11:00 AM

H.72 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing nuisance properties containing salvage and scrap

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
11:15 AM

H.109 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing the maintenance of properties within downtown districts

Introduction

  • Rep. Woodman Page, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Office of Professional Regulation

OPR Bill Discussion

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
2:30 PM

3SquaresVT Awareness Day

  • Ivy Enoch, SNAP Policy and Training Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
  • Eva Schectman, Vice President, Just Basics & The Montpelier Food Pantry
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Adjourn

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.17 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Security Briefing

This meeting will not be livestreamed due to the sensitive content.

  • Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
2:00 PM

H.66 - An act relating to the number of votes required for a write-in candidate to win a primary election

Introduction

  • Rep. Robin Scheu, Sponsor
2:30 PM

H.116 - An act relating to limiting campaign contributions for State Representatives and State Senators

Introduction

  • Rep. Larry Labor, Sponsor
  • Rep. Woodman Page, Sponsor
3:00 PM

H.117 - An act relating to general election candidates

Introduction

  • Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
3:30 PM

H.44 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving

Drive-through

  • Rep. Ian Goodnow, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Thomas Oliver, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Walk-through

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

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Christine Hoober, Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
  • Patricia Komline, Director of Government Affairs, Downs Rachlin Martin, LLC
11:15 AM

H.44 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving

Drive-through

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Rep. Ian Goodnow, House Committee on Judiciary
  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Thomas Oliver, House Committee on Judiciary
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Arts and Culture Disaster and Resilience Network

  • Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
1:45 PM

H.103 - An act relating to prohibited practices for services involving veterans’ benefits

Introduction

  • Rep. Larry Labor, Sponsor
  • Rep. Woodman Page, Sponsor
2:00 PM

H.154 - An act relating to designating November as the Vermont Month of the Veteran

Introduction

  • Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

JRH1 - Joint resolution constituting an application for a convention of the States under Article V of the United States Constitution

Introduction

  • Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
10:00 AM

Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Introduction

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
10:30 AM

H.44 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the laws governing impaired driving

Drive-through and straw poll on proposed amendment

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

Criminal Justice Council

Introduction

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Ethics Commission

Introduction

  • Larry Novins, Former Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
1:30 PM

H.1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Walk-through and testimony

  • Carolyn Anderson, Chair, Professional Responsibility Board
  • Merrill Bent, Chair, Judicial Conduct Board
  • Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Larry Novins, Former Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

15 Minutes After Floor

H.154 - An act relating to designating November as the Vermont Month of the Veteran

Walk-through and vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.17 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

  • Brian Monaghan, Lawyer, Morristown
  • Chris Palermo, Vice Chair of Selectboard, Morristown
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

School District Governance Models

This is a joint hearing with Senate Committee on Government Operations held in Room 10.

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

  • Lynn Stanley, Director, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Vermont Chapter
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Criminal Justice Council

  • Christopher Brickell, Executive Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
8:30 AM

Cannabis Roundtable

This event is being hosted in Room 11 by the Lieutenant Governor's Office. A delegation of our members will be in attendance.

10:15 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Walk-through and discussion

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.240 - An act relating to authorizing drawdown of dams during emergency flood events

Introduction

  • Rep. Daniel Noyes, Sponsor
1:20 PM

H.232 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Municipal Response and Recovery Special Fund

Introduction

  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor
1:40 PM

H.145 - An act relating to the disruption of proceedings governed by Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Introduction

  • Jim Harrison, Sponsor
2:00 PM

H.339 - An act relating to removing the repeal of 7 V.S.A. § 230

Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Walk-through

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.339 - An act relating to removing the repeal of 7 V.S.A. § 230

Discussion and vote

1:15 PM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
1:50 PM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Sec. E.142.2 Municipal Buyout Reimbursement Program Payments

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

H.1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Testimony and discussion

  • Thomas Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dottye Ricks, Member, League of Women Voters
  • Emily Ruff, Concerned Citizen
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Will Stevens, Legislative Appointee, Vermont State Ethics Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

School District Governance

This is a joint meeting with Senate Government Operations and Senate Education being held in Room 11.

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Thomas Little, Chair, Legislative Apportionment Board
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Testimony

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Sen. Randy Brock, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
2:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Office of the State Treasurer

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
2:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Committee discussion

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Statewide election audit

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange County, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Testimony

  • Josh Decatur, Legislative Advisor, Vermont Growers Association
  • Jessilyn Dolan, Co Founder, Green Mountain Patients' Alliance
  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Co-Chair, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, Health Equity Advisory Commission
  • Amelia Machia, Co Founder, Green Mountain Patients' Alliance
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Geoffrey Pizzutillo, Executive Director and CoFounder, Vermont Growers Association
  • Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, Policy Director, Rural Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.244 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Introduction

  • April Barton, University of Vermont Center for Research on Vermont
  • Paul Heintz, Representative, University of Vermont Center for Community News
  • Lori Henson, Government Advertising Policy Manager, Rebuild Local News
  • Angelo Lynn, Publisher, Addison County Independent
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor
  • Cathy Resmer, Deputy Publisher, Seven Days
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Sponsor
1:55 PM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Introduction

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
2:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Member work time - will not be livestreamed.

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:55 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Finalizing budget memo

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Testimony

  • Sam Bellavance, Chief Executive Officer, Sunset Lake CBD
  • Noah Fishman, Owner, Zenbarn, Waterbury
  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
  • Colleen McQuade, Owner, Juniper Lane, Bennington
  • Dave Silberman, Director, Vermont Cannabis Action Fund
  • Scott Sparks, Owner, Vermont Bud Barn, Brattleboro
10:45 AM

H.1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Testimony

  • Larry Novins, Former Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Introduction and testimony

  • David DiBiase, Chief, City of Vergennes Fire Department
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor
2:20 PM

H.463 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2025 legislative session

Walk-through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Testimony

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
11:30 AM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Testimony

  • Billy Clark, Program Principal, Center for Legislative Strengthening, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Fusion candidates and ranked choice voting

  • Josh Daniels, Former County Clerk/Auditor, Utah Legislature
  • Rep. Abbey Duke, Chittenden-17
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Kate Logan, Chittenden-16
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

H.463 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2025 legislative session

Finish walk-through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Discussion and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:40 AM

H.463 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2025 legislative session

Discussion and vote

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:05 PM

H.1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Discussion and vote

  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
1:45 PM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Walk-through, testimony, and discussion

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gabriel Gilman, General Counsel, Cannabis Control Board
3:05 PM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Testimony

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
4:00 PM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Discussion, mark-up, and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Secretary of State's office proposed language

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
10:25 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Electronic ballots for overseas and disabled voters

  • C.Jay Coles, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, Verified Voting
10:30 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Clerk testimony

  • Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange County, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
11:05 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion and mark-up

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

3:55 PM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Mark-up and testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.450 - An act relating to prohibiting the appointment of interested parties to a recount committee

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Alice M. Emmons, Sponsor
9:25 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion and mark-up

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
10:35 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Discussion, mark-up, and vote

  • Michele Childs, Team Lead Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
11:15 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion, mark-up, and vote

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

H.244 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Testimony

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation, Department of Human Resources
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:40 PM

H.244 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Discussion and mark-up

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul Heintz, Representative, University of Vermont Center for Community News
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
3:30 PM

H.93 - An act relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of veterans in Vermont

Introduction and testimony

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Rep. Robert Hooper, Bill Sponsor
Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:10 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Mark-up and testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:25 PM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Discussion, mark-up, and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

H.244 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Testimony, discussion, and mark-up

  • Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul Heintz, Representative, University of Vermont Center for Community News
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
2:40 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H.244 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Discussion and possible vote

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

No Committee Meeting Scheduled

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:40 AM

H.10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Discussion and mark-up

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

H.17 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

Testimony

  • Chris Palermo, Vice Chair of Selectboard, Morristown
10:30 AM

H.10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Vote

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion of proposed amendments

  • Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange County, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
10:15 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Discussion of Ways and Means amendment

  • Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

12:15 PM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Straw poll

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:20 PM

H.17 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Morristown

Possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion of proposed amendments

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Hilary Francis, Town Clerk, Brattleboro
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Mark Higley, Sponsor
  • Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange County, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Rep. Patricia McCoy, Sponsor
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion of proposed amendments and vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

2:05 PM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Discussion and vote on Ways and Means and Appropriations amendments

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jim Harrison, Reporter, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Reporter, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:30 PM

Committee Work Time

The committee will work individually on bill reports. This will not be live-streamed.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.404 - An act relating to authority over the highways of the Village of Old Bennington

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
10:00 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Larry Hart, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
10:35 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Introduction and walk-through

  • Sen. Brian Collamore, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Discussion and vote on Sibilia Amendment

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Troy Headrick, Amendment Co-Sponsor
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Amendment Co-Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Walk-through and testimony

  • Russell Bradbury-Carlin, Executive Director, Interaction Vermont
  • Daniel Franklin, Executive Director, Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
  • Timothy Keefe, Chief Financial Officer, Lund Center
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  • Ken Schatz, Interim CEO, Lund Center
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Olivia Sharrow, Executive Director, Vermont's Free and Referral Clinics (VFRC)
10:35 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Discussion on Kornheiser et al. Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Amendment Co-Sponsor
10:55 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Discussion on Birong Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Amendment Sponsor
11:00 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Discussion on Wood Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Theresa Wood, Amendment Sponsor
11:15 AM

H.244 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Discussion on Galfetti Amendment

  • Rep. Gina Galfetti, Amendment Sponsor
11:25 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Straw-poll on presented amendments

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.404 - An act relating to authority over the highways of the Village of Old Bennington

Testimony

  • Stuart Hurd, Town Manager, Bennington
  • Anne Slattery , Trustee, Village of Old Bennington
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony

  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • John Potter, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Jenny Prosser, General Counsel and Director, Municipal Services, Secretary of State's Office
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Testimony

  • Jordan Black-Deegan, Statewide Grants Administrator, Department of Finance and Management
  • Ansley Bloomer, Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Lauren Pyle, Outdoor Recreation Grants Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
10:50 AM

Charter Overview

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
10:35 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Testimony

  • Quinn Houston, Democracy Associate, VPIRG
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Committee Work Time

The committee will work individually. This will not be live-streamed

Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Testimony

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Introduction to Veterans Affairs

  • Miriam Boyle, Director, Family Programs, Vermont National Guard
  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Andre Wing, Vermont Veterans Outreach Program Manager, Vermont National Guard
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:05 PM

S.56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans

Testimony

  • Alex Beck, Welcoming Communities Manager, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation
  • Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
  • Jill Martin Diaz, Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Program
  • Jan Steinbauer, Chair, Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network
  • Mike Zimmer, Senior Policy Consultant, Office of New Americans State Network
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Testimony

  • Jonathan Williams, Former Representative
10:45 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Testimony

  • Ilana Beller, Organizing Manager, Democracy Team, Public Citizen
  • Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

1:50 PM

H.364 - An act relating to approval of the annexation of property by the Village of Swanton

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Thomas Oliver, Sponsor
  • Rep. Matt Walker, Sponsor
2:00 PM

H.501 - An act relating to the deadline for public bodies to respond to an alleged Open Meeting Law violation

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Mike Donoghue, Executive Director, Vermont Press Association
  • John Flowers, Former President, Vermont Press Association
  • Natalie Kanner, Member, Charlotte Selectboard
10:15 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Vermont Veterans' Home

Introduction and overview

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, April 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:20 AM

Lunch

12:15 PM

House Floor Resumes

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.72 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing nuisance properties containing salvage and scrap

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:27 PM

H.109 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing the maintenance of properties within downtown districts

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

H.72 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing nuisance properties containing salvage and scrap

Testimony

  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Trevor Lashua , Town Manager, Randolph
1:45 PM

H.109 - An act relating to municipal ordinances governing the maintenance of properties within downtown districts

Testimony

  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Rick Ufford-Chase, Mayor, Newport
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Testimony

  • Adam Kuckuk, Policy Associate, Elections and Redistricting, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Falko Schilling, Advocacy Director, ACLU of Vermont
  • Wendy Underhill, Director, Elections and Redistricting, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
10:15 AM

H.364 - An act relating to approval of the annexation of property by the Village of Swanton

Testimony

  • Brian Savage, Town Administrator, Town of Swanton
  • Bill Sheets, Manager, Village of Swanton
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Testimony

  • Jesse Bridges, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Northwest Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:10 PM

H.506 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Charlotte

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Sponsor
2:40 PM

H.505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Gina Galfetti, Sponsor
  • Rep. Francis McFaun, Sponsor
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Public Policy Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
9:50 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Overview of Open Meeting Law

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

Break

10:55 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Overview of Open Meeting Law and witness language suggestions

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.364 - An act relating to approval of the annexation of property by the Village of Swanton

Vote

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:55 PM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Testimony

  • Kara Mayo, Audit Specialist, Agency of Transportation
  • Lauren Miltenberger, Interim MPA Director & Nonprofit Coordinator, Department of Public Administration, Villanova University
3:25 PM

H.504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mike Doenges, Mayor, Rutland City
  • Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor
Friday, April 18, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:00 AM

Public Safety Communications Task Force

Update

  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

H.10 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Barre

Straw-poll on Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:05 PM

H.376 - An act relating to the creation of the Treatment and Recovery Fund and the labeling and taxation of alcoholic beverages

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor
1:30 PM

Secretary of State

Testimony on federal election directives

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Walk-through of amendment requests

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
10:35 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Walk-through of draft 2.1 and mark-up

  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Committee Work Time

The committee will work individually on bills. This will not be live-streamed.

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

H.505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre

Testimony

  • Chris Violette, Town Manager, Barre Town
10:30 AM

H.504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland

Testimony

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Israel Mac, Commissioner, Rutland Redevelopment Authority
  • Barbara Spaulding, Director of Grants and Outreach, Rutland Redevelopment Authority
11:00 AM

S.56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans

Testimony

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

Vermont Youth Council

2025 recommendations

  • Nisha Hickok, Equity & Anti-Racism Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Astrid Longstreth, Climate Change Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  • Aiden Otterman, Youth Voice Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Brianne Smith, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
  • Claire Zandstra, Youth Mental Health Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
3:15 PM

S.56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans

Testimony

  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
Friday, April 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:20 AM

H.504 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland

Vote

11:22 AM

H.505 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Barre

Vote

11:25 AM

H.463 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2025 legislative session

Walk-through and straw poll on Senate Proposed Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Walk-through of amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Discussion and mark-up

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

S.56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans

Vote

9:40 AM

Committee Discussion

Planning for Veterans Affairs Public Hearing

10:00 AM

H.506 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Charlotte

Testimony

  • Karen Frost, Petitioner, Charlotte
  • Lee Krohn, Select Board Chair, Charlotte
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
10:41 AM

H.233 - An act relating to requirements for State-funded grants

Walk-through of draft 3.1 and testimony

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, United Way of Northwest Vermont
11:05 AM

H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

Veterans Affairs Public Hearing

This is a joint public hearing with Senate Government Operations. It will be held in Room 11 and live-streamed on our Youtube channel.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:40 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony and discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs,, Meadow Hill Consulting
  • Christa Shute, Executive Director, NEK Broadband
10:40 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:30 PM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Walk-through and discussion

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, May 2, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

H.145 - An act relating to the disruption of proceedings governed by Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony regarding incorporation into S.59

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jim Harrison, Sponsor
11:05 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Mike Donoghue, Exective Director, Vermont Press Association
  • Lisa Loomis, Board President, Vermont Press Association
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.153 - An act relating to expanding family access to certified copies of birth and death certificates

Introduction

  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
1:05 PM

H.404 - An act relating to authority over the highways of the Village of Old Bennington

Update on Old Bennington vote

  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.56 - An act relating to creating an Office of New Americans

Dickinson Amendment walk-through and straw poll

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Amendment Sponsor
10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Introduction and walk-through of incorporation of S.119

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
1:55 PM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Testimony on incorporation of S.119

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sharron Harrington, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Susan Titterton, Program Coordinator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
3:10 PM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Review

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sarah Teel, Co-Director, Doula Association of Vermont
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:35 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Walk-through of draft 2.1 and testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
10:25 AM

Break

10:35 AM

S.53 - An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services

Discussion and straw poll

  • Sarah Teel, Co-Director, Doula Association of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:00 PM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony, mark-up, and discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Sarah Buxton, Select Board Member, Mendon
  • David Fox, Sheriff, Rutland County
  • Chad Simmons, Housing Policy and Engagement Specialist, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony and discussion

  • Jenny Prosser, General Counsel and Director, Municipal Services, Secretary of State's Office
9:40 AM

Break

9:45 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Continued testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Cathi Feeley, Treasurer and Assistant Clerk, Town of Burke
  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Linda Hackett-Corey, Clerk and Assistant Treasurer, Town of Burke
  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

S.131 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the possession of firearms

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 9, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Walk-through of new draft and discussion

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:05 PM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Joseph Gunter, Town Manager, Town of Fair Haven
  • Josie Henry, Town Administrator, Town of Alburgh
  • Jim Hokenburg, Selectboard Member, Town of Alburgh
  • Glen Traverse, Select Board Chair, Town of Fair Haven
2:50 PM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

S.131 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the possession of firearms

Testimony

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

S.131 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the possession of firearms

Testimony

  • Shawn Burke, Interim Chief of Police, Burlington
11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Discussion of repealing reports process

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

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

2:05 PM

Reports Repeal Bill

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

Testimony

  • Jessica Brown, City Attorney, City of Burlington
  • Erik Ramakrishnan, Attorney, City of Burlington
10:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Discussion

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

S.59 - An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law

Discussion and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:05 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

Committee Work Time

The committee will work individually. This will not be live-streamed.

Friday, May 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucus of the Whole

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:40 PM

Veterans Affairs

Review of survey to be sent out on Veterans Affairs Issues

2:00 PM

H.1 - An act relating to accepting and referring complaints by the State Ethics Commission

Introduction, walk-through of Senate language, and straw-poll

  • Sen. Brian Collamore, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:30 PM

S.131 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the possession of firearms

Testimony

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Billy Clark, Senior Litigation Attorney & Second Amendment Issues Manager, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence
  • Eric Davis, President, Gun Owners of Vermont
  • Michael Dunn, Owner, T. Ruggs Tavern
  • Rebecca Turner, Supervising Attorney, Appellate Division, Office of the Defender General
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

Testimony

  • Carter Neubieser, City Councilor, Burlington
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Angela Zaikowski, Director, Vermont Landlord Association
10:25 AM

Break

10:40 AM

H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor
11:00 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Discussion and possible vote

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

After Floor

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

The committee will work independently on collecting their report information. This will not be live-streamed

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:05 AM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Update on compiled reports

10:35 AM

H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex

Testimony

  • Greg Duggan, Town Manager, Essex
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:17 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

1:00 PM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Executive session

  • John Kidder, Director of Information Operations Research, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
  • Sherman Patrick, Vice President of Strategy, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
  • Phil Susmann, President, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
2:05 PM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Testimony

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

House Floor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Update from Cannabis Control Board

  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
9:30 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Discussion and vote

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

House Floor

11:50 AM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
12:45 PM

Lunch

2:10 PM

House Floor

4:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.472 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Discussion and straw-poll of proposed amendments

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kathleen James, Amendment Co-Sponsor
9:12 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Discussion and straw-poll of Waters Evans Amendment

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:15 AM

H.397 - An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to the statutes governing emergency management and flood response

Review Senate Proposal of Amendment

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
9:35 AM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Update on committee work

10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Discussion and straw poll of Birong Amendment

  • Kirby Keeton, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
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Lunch

1:00 PM

House Floor

4:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, May 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

11:15 AM

Lunch

1:10 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

H.321 - An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments

Discussion and straw poll of Harrison Amendment

  • Jim Harrison, Amendment Sponsor
3:45 PM

House Floor

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses and Lunch

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

12:00 PM

Lunch

Monday, June 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
12:45 PM

H.474 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

  • Sen. Brian Collamore, Reporter
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction to new session

1:30 PM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Update on reports submitted to Committee

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:15 PM

Secretary of State

Introduction and priorities

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:40 PM

Vermont State Employees Association

Introduction and priorities

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, Lobbyist, VSEA
4:05 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

Bill introduction

  • Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
10:00 AM

H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

Committee discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Brown, City Attorney, City of Burlington
  • Erik Ramakrishnan, Attorney, City of Burlington
  • Ben Traverse, Councilor, Burlington City Council
10:40 AM

S.131 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the possession of firearms

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:15 AM

Act 70 of 2025

Multi-District Audit Report

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Public Safety

Introduction and priorities

  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
1:30 PM

Adjourn

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Department of Liquor and Lottery

Introduction and priorities

  • Hannah Chauvin, Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
11:00 AM

H.531 - An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor, Chittenden County
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:30 AM

H.555 - An act relating to permitting disabled veterans to park in metered spaces without charge

Introduction and walk-through

  • Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor, Chittenden County
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Public record requests

  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
1:30 PM

National Conference of State Legislatures

Open meeting laws and public records

  • William Clark, Program Principal, Center for Legislative Strengthening, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
2:00 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.502 - An act relating to charging for actual cost under Vermont’s Public Records Act

Introduction

  • Rep. Jed Lipsky, Sponsor, Lamoille-1
2:45 PM

Adjourn

3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 9, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:10 AM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Update on reports repealed from other Committees

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Adjutant General election joint hearing

11:10 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Witness testimony

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by mandatory training

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Adjutant General of Vermont National Guard

Discussion with candidates
This will be a Joint Meeting with Senate Government Operations. It will be held in Room 11 and will be livestreamed on the House Government Operations Youtube page.

  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General (Ret), Office of the Adjutant General
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
  • Rep. Thomas Stevens, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Roger "Brent" Zeigler, Colonel, Vermont National Guard
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Public Records Overview

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Legislative Counsel Overview

Dillon's Rule

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

H.519 - An act relating to authorizing officers of the Town of Randolph Police Department to enroll in Group C of the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System

Witness Testimony

  • Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
10:55 AM

H.653 - An act relating to approval of the adoption of the charter of the Town of Randolph

Introduction

  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rep. Larry Satcowitz, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Witness testimony

  • Justin Kenney, Chief Performance Officer, Agency of Administration
1:35 PM

H.587 - An act relating to board and commission member per diems

Introduction

  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor, Windsor-1
1:45 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex

Witness Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kendall Chamberlin, Vice Chair of Selectboard, Essex Selectboard
  • Rep. Leonora Dodge, Chittenden County
  • Greg Duggan, Town Manager, Essex
3:00 PM

House Floor

Followed by Caucus of the Whole

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Report and Discussion

Vermont Emergency Medical Services System Assessment Report

  • Patrick Malone, Member, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
10:30 AM

Report and Discussion

Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force Recommendations

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Barbara Neal, Director, Vermont Enhanced 911 Board
  • Paul White, Vice-Chair, Vermont Public Safety Communications Task Force
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Access Network

FY27 Budget Request

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Public Policy Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, Station Manager, WGDR and WGDH, Member Vermont Association of Broadcasters (VAB)
1:25 PM

H.645 - An act relating to identity verification in real property transactions

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault, Sponsor
1:50 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Wildland Fires

Update on last season's wildfires and upcoming relevant bills

  • Dan Dillner, State Forest Fire Supervisor, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:25 AM

Public Records Overview

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:40 AM

Department of Liquor and Lottery

Liquor licensing overview

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:50 AM

H.647 - An act relating to vinous beverage manufacturers and fourth-class licenses

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Lucy Boyden, Sponsor, Lamoille-3
10:55 AM

H.655 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Lucy Boyden, Sponsor, Lamoille-3
11:05 AM

H.672 - An act relating to distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Lucy Boyden, Sponsor, Lamoille-3
11:10 AM

H.633 - An act relating to requiring municipalities to hold a vote concerning the operation of cannabis retail establishments

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor, Washington-3
11:25 AM

H.634 - An act relating to consumption of cannabis in a prohibited place

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor, Washington-3
11:30 AM

H.654 - An act relating to Vermont Airspace Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Task Force

Introduction and committee discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Troy Headrick, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Walk-through and committee discussion

  • Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

2:30 PM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

This will be a Joint Meeting with Senate Government Operations. It will be held in Room M106 and will be livestreamed on the House Government Operations Youtube page.

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Witness testimony

  • Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:05 AM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Witness testimony

  • Sen. Brian Collamore, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Operations
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
11:00 AM

Security Training

This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  • Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex

Witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kendall Chamberlin, Vice Chair of Selectboard, Essex Selectboard
  • Greg Duggan, Town Manager, Essex
1:20 PM

H.508 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the City of Burlington

Mark-up and possible vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Break

2:15 PM

H.693 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town police department

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Corrections and Institutions
2:30 AM

H.694 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Corrections and Institutions
2:35 PM

H.695 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning a local option tax on short-term rentals

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Corrections and Institutions
2:40 PM

H.696 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning municipal liens

Introduction

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. William "Will" Greer, Sponsor, House Corrections and Institutions
3:00 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.645 - An act relating to identity verification in real property transactions

Witness testimony

  • Bobbi Brimblecomb, Town Clerk, Town of Marshfield
  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Carol Dawes, Treasurer, City of Barre
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Vermont Secretary of State
  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
10:00 AM

Break

10:05 AM

Public Records Act

Witness testimony

  • Daniel Batsie, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Tracey Leibowitz, Public Records Act Specialist, Department of Public Safety
  • Renae Marshall, Deputy Town Manager, Colchester
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Food Bank

FY27 Budget Request

  • Jenna O'Farrell, Executive Director, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
  • Carrie Stahler, Senior Government Affairs Manager, Vermont Foodbank
1:15 PM

H.510 - An act relating to repealing the charter of the Town of Danville

Introduction and witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Sponsor
  • Glenn Herrin, Co-Chair, Selectboard of Danville
  • Janice Ouellette, Chair, Selectboard of Danville
1:45 PM

H.679 - An act relating to emergency management in flood-prone municipalities

  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor, Washington-3
3:00 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 23, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

H.623 - An act relating to licensure of massage therapists

Introduction

  • Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor, House Committee on Institutions and Corrections
10:45 AM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Witness testimony

  • Kris Bowditch, Deputy Chief Investigator, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Katherine Bramhall, Owner, Gentle Landing Birth Center
  • Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Derek Everett, Chief Inspector, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Patrick Gallivan, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Society
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Carrie Phillips, Pharmacy Executive, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Jessica Schifano, Policy Director, Department of Health
11:25 AM

Break

11:40 AM

H.516 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Essex

Committee Discussion and vote

  • Kendall Chamberlin, Vice Chair of Selectboard, Essex Selectboard
  • Greg Duggan, Town Manager, Essex
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.707 - An act relating to certified public accountant licensure

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sadie Fischesser, Executive Director, Vermont Society of CPA's
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
1:20 PM

H.665 - An act relating to recording, indexing, and the duties of town clerks

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Charles Kimbell, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

S.23 - An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

Committee Discussion

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:30 PM

Break

1:50 PM

Vermont Veterans' Home

Update

  • Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  • Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
2:25 PM

H.531 - An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Witness testimony

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Kristen LaJeunesse, Military Spouse (Retired)
  • Michelle Richart, Policy Priority Lead for Military Spouse Hiring Preference, Defense-State Liaison Office, Department of War
  • Melissa Willette, New England Region Liaison, Defense-State Liason Office, Department of War
2:50 PM

H.555 - An act relating to permitting disabled veterans to park in metered spaces without charge

Witness testimony

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:15 AM

H.647 - An act relating to vinous beverage manufacturers and fourth-class licenses

Witness testimony

  • David Keck, Legislative Chair, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
  • Kendra Knapik, President, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
9:40 AM

Break

10:00 AM

H.655 - An act relating to alcoholic beverages and the Board of Liquor and Lottery

Witness testimony

  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
10:10 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.672 - An act relating to distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers

Witness testimony

  • Emma Arian, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Jesse Cronin, Member, Vermont Brewers Association
  • Daren Orr, Member, Vermont Brewers Association
10:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.832 - An act relating to fourth-class licenses and retail alcoholic beverage tasting permits

Witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mimi Buttenheim, President, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Retired State Employees Association (VRSEA)

VRSEA Legislative Day, Request to amend the make-up of the Retired Employee Committee on Insurance (RECI)

  • Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
1:20 PM

Break

1:30 PM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Witness testimony

  • Henri Bynx, Co-founder / Co-director, Ishtar Collective
  • Heather Chadwick, Massage Therapist, Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association
  • Sadie Fischesser, Executive Director, Vermont Society of CPA's
  • Laura Lynn Giubardo, Massage Therapist, Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association
  • Laura Morley, Massage Therapist, Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association
  • Alex Smith, Senior Accountant, Fothergill, Segale and Valley Accountants
2:15 PM

FY27 Budget

Budget buddies

3:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Witness testimony

  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Jennifer Harlow, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Timothy Leuders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Mike O'Neil, Director, Vermont State Troopers Association
  • Colin Robinson, Political Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Dan Trottier, President, Vermont State Troopers Association
9:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.541 - An act relating to interference with voters and election officials

Review of Draft 2.1 and straw poll

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Ian Goodnow, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.679 - An act relating to emergency management in flood-prone municipalities

Witness testimony

  • Anne Brody, State Government Relations Director, American Flood Coalition Action
  • Theresa Perron, Town Administrator, Glover
  • Meghan Wayland, Lead Organizer, Northeast Kingdom Organizing
2:00 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee

Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.510 - An act relating to repealing the charter of the Town of Danville

Committee discussion

2:50 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.686 - An act relating to expanding identification of certain lobbying advertisements

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Laura Sibilia, Sponsor
3:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, January 30, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:40 AM

Secretary of State Division of Animal Welfare

Comprehensive Plan

  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.841 - An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures

Introduction and walk-through

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Sponsor
2:00 PM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Proposed amendment

  • Sierra Downs, President, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Nicole Lord, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Liaison, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Miya Wilson, Legislative Chair, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Gail Zatz, Advocate, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Ethics Commission

Priorities

  • Paul Erlbaum, Commissioner, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Pat McDonald, Board President, Campaign for Vermont
  • Will Stevens, Legislative Appointee, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:40 PM

Public Records Act

Witness testimony

  • Bridgit Higdon, Board Vice President, Vermont Journalism Coalition
  • Lisa Loomis, Board President, Vermont Press Association
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
2:55 PM

Break

3:05 PM

H.762 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee

Witness testimony

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Austin Davis, Director, Government Affairs, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Timothy Leuders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jill Remick, Director of Property Valuation and Review, Department of Taxes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Witness testimony

  • Steven Brown, State's Attorney, Windham County
  • Michael Studin, Lieutenant, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Vermont State Police
9:50 AM

Break

10:10 AM

H.841 - An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures

Witness testimony

  • Joanne bourbeau, Northeastern Regional Director, Humane World for Animals
  • Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Central Vermont Humane Society
  • Pamela Krausz, Board Member, Vermont Humane Federation
  • Era MacDonald, Founder and Executive Director, Merrymac Farm Sanctuary
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.669 - An act relating to internet lottery sales

Introduction, walk-through, and witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Rep. Michael Marcotte, Sponsor
1:40 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.811 - An act relating to election of Adjutant and Inspector General of the Vermont National Guard

Introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk, Vermont House of Representatives
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

Break

2:50 PM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Committee discussion

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:20 AM

Emergency Management and Disaster Response Omnibus Bill

Witness testimony

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Public Policy Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • David DiBiase, Chief, Vergennes Fire Department
  • Dean Gilmore, Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
9:50 AM

Break

10:00 AM

Emergency Management and Disaster Response Omnibus Bill

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Alcohol Omnibus Bill

Moving forward, testimony listed under Alcohol Omnibus Bill may include discussion of other alcohol bills H.647, H.655, H.672, H.832

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ryan Chaffin, Director of Operations, Farrell Distributing Corporation
  • Marielle Matthews, Resident, Vermont
  • Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Wholesale Beverage Association
  • Stuart Timmons, Director of Business Development, Farrell Distributing Corporation
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM

Federal Funding

3Squares Awareness Day and update to funding changes

  • Stella James, Director, Hardwick Area Food Pantry
  • John Sayles, CEO, Vermont Foodbank
  • Denise Walton, Community Member, Concord
1:25 PM

H.679 - An act relating to emergency management in flood-prone municipalities

Witness Testimony

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Stephanie Smith, Deputy Director, Vermont Emergency Management
1:55 PM

Break

2:00 PM

H.531 - An act relating to creating a preference for military spouses in hiring into State employment

Walk-through

  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:20 PM

Break

2:30 PM

H.567 - An act relating to unclaimed property, State retirement systems, and capital debt

Committee discussion and vote

3:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:40 AM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Witness testimony

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
11:00 AM

State Grant Processes

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Emma Paradis, Common Good Vermont Co-Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

H.578 - An act relating to penalties and procedures for animal cruelty offenses

Review of Draft 2.1 and straw poll

  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Lead Sponsor
1:40 PM

H.686 - An act relating to expanding identification of certain lobbying advertisements

Witness testimony

  • Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

FY2027 Budget

Committee discussion

1:40 PM

Break

2:10 PM

H.693 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town police department

Witness Testimony

  • Jackie Matts, Member, Bennington Selectboard
2:20 PM

H.694 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager

Witness Testimony

  • Jackie Matts, Member, Bennington Selectboard
2:25 PM

H.695 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning a local option tax on short-term rentals

Witness testimony

  • Jackie Matts, Member, Bennington Selectboard
2:30 PM

H.696 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning municipal liens

Witness testimony

  • Jackie Matts, Member, Bennington Selectboard
3:00 PM

Committee Work Time

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:05 AM

Human Rights Commission

Disability Advocacy Day

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
9:45 AM

H.93 - An act relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of veterans in Vermont

Re-introduction and walk-through

  • Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:00 AM

H.884 - An act relating to the definition of Gold Star family members

Introduction, walk-through, and witness testimony

  • June Heston, Surviving Spouse of BG Michael Heston, Vermont Army National Guard
  • Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:20 AM

H.811 - An act relating to election of Adjutant and Inspector General of the Vermont National Guard

Committee discussion

  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Witness testimony and committee discussion

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Warren, Chief Investigator, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
11:25 AM

Break

11:35 AM

H.831 - An act relating to requiring the Secretary of State to include the year of passage in the number assigned to acts of the General Assembly

Introduction and walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. VL Coffin, Sponsor
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont State Youth Council

Recommendations

  • Elizabeth Daley, Member, The Youth Voice Committee
  • Harmony Belle Devoe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Youth Council
  • Hailley Hem, Chair, The Equity and Anti-Racism Committee
  • Aiden Otterman, Chair, Vermont State Youth Council
  • Finn Sturm, Chair, The Climate Change Committee
  • Ezra Tane, Member, Education Committee
  • Claire Zandstra, Chair, The Youth Mental Health Committee
1:45 PM

Alcohol Omnibus Bill

Witness testimony
Moving forward, testimony listed under Alcohol Omnibus Bill may include discussion of other alcohol bills H.647, H.655, H.672, H.832

  • Deidre Heekin, Vice President, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
  • Ehren Hill, Owner, The Blackback Pub
  • Chris Kesler, Vice President, Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont
  • Kendra Knapik, President, Vermont Grape & Wine Council
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
  • Levi Kraemer, Co-owner and Head Brewer , Kraemer and Kin
3:30 PM

House Floor

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

Public Records Act

Witness testimony

  • Tommy Gardner, Publisher, Vermont Community Newspaper Group
  • Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
  • Kim McManus, Records Officer, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Hannah Smith, General Counsel, Department of Fish and Wildlife
9:50 AM

Break

11:00 AM

H.686 - An act relating to expanding identification of certain lobbying advertisements

Witness testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.462 - An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington concerning just cause eviction

Introduction, walk-through, and witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Brown, City Attorney, City of Burlington
  • Rep. Robert Hooper, Sponsor
3:30 PM

House Floor

Friday, February 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

House Floor

10:30 AM

H.67 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

walk-through and committee discussion

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
10:55 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Budget Request

Vermont Council on Rural development

  • Jessica Savage, Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Vermont Council on Rural Development
  • Denise Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
11:30 AM

Budget Letter

Committee discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Resident, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:35 PM

Break

1:45 PM

H.514 - An act relating to the procedures governing the change of a minor’s legal name

Introduction, walk-through, and witness testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  • Brenda Siegel, Mother
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

House Floor

Followed by Caucus

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

H.632 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental amendments

Review

  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:55 PM

H.907 - An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

Formerly known as the Reports Repeal Bill, vote

2:15 PM

Budget Letter

Committee discussion

3:00 PM

H.93 - An act relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of veterans in Vermont

Witness testimony

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Josiah Raiche, Director, Artificial Intelligence Division, Agency of Digital Services
3:35 PM

Break

3:50 PM

Budget Letter

Committee discussion and witness testimony

  • Denise Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:00 AM

S.278 - An act relating to cannabis

Joint Hearing with House Government Operations in Room 11.
Testimony will be heard from growers, advertisers, doctors, retailers, and events licensees. The meeting will be live-streamed from Senate Economic Development's YouTube.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/senate-economic-development-housing-and-general-affairs.

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sam Bellavance, Chief Executive Officer, Sunset Lake Cannabis
  • Glauke Cooijmans, Prevention Coordinator, Mount Anthony Union Middle and High School
  • Nathan Davidson, Senior Economic Development Specialist, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Timothy Egan, Vermont NORML
  • Miriam El Guemri, Owner, Tea House Dispensary
  • Damian Fagon, Policy Director, Parabola Center for Law and Policy
  • Sara Farnsworth, Owner, Full Circle Farm
  • Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • Rick Hildebrant, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Ethan Kramer, Co-owner, Tilia Hills Farm
  • Chris Lillie, Executive Director, Green Mountain Sativa
  • Josh MacDuff, Co-owner, Mountain Girl Cannabis
  • Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
  • Janet Potter, Student Assistance Provider, Hartford Middle School
  • Dave Silberman, Director, Vermont Cannabis Action Fund
  • James Trimarchi, Director of Planning, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
11:00 AM

H.841 - An act relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures

Witness testimony

  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
  • Sara White, Veterinarian and Executive Director, Spay ASAP Inc.
12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H.632 - An act relating to miscellaneous environmental amendments

Straw poll

1:05 PM

H.831 - An act relating to requiring the Secretary of State to include the year of passage in the number assigned to acts of the General Assembly

Witness testimony

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Vermont Secretary of State
1:30 PM

Budget Letter

Committee discussion and witness testimony

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
1:55 PM

Break

2:10 PM

H.693 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town police department

Witness testimony

  • Paul Doucette, Chief of Police, Town of Bennington
2:35 PM

H.694 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town Manager

Witness testimony

  • Tom Haley, Chair, Bennington Selectboard
2:40 PM

H.693 - An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning the Town police department

Witness testimony

  • Tom Haley, Chair, Bennington Selectboard
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

H.588 - An act relating to professions and occupations regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation

Committee discussion, mark-up, and vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

House Floor

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