House Committee on Corrections and Institutions (Room 34)

The House Committee on Corrections and Institutions considers matters relating to Vermont’s State bonding as it relates to the financing of State-owned properties, State preservation initiatives, climate change mitigation, and water quality; the Department of Corrections’ role in the criminal justice system; and other similar policies.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

Election of Speaker of the House
Election of House Clerk

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Lunch

1:30 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Welcome Meeting

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:00 AM

Joint Assembly

Recent report of Canvassing Committee

11:00 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Legislative Attorneys

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Department of Buildings and General Services

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

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Lunch

1:10 PM

Welcome and Introduction

Joint Fiscal Office
Layout of the FY24 - FY25 Capital Bill spreadsheet

• Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:00 PM

Joint Assembly

Governor's Inaugural Address

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Capitol Police Security Briefing

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

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant-At-Arms, Vermont State House
  
• Sara Macera, Sergeant, Capitol Police Department
  
• John Poleway, Chief, Capitol Police Department
  
• Joe Tremblay, Officer, Capitol Police Department
  

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Lunch

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

DOC 101

Department of Corrections Overview

• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:10 AM

Walk-through

Walk-through of Language

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:50 AM

Break

10:55 AM

BGS 101

Department of Buildings and General Services Overview
Introduction of Department Directors

• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

11:30 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Legislative Reports

Presentation of Recent Buildings and General Services Reports that Pertain to Corrections and Institutions

• Cole Barney, Legislative Liaison, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

2:10 PM

Walk-through

Walk-through of Sections Pertaining to House Corrections and Institutions

• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Committee Discussion

Member Questions
Individual Priorities - Bills and Topics

4:30 AM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

BGS Phases of Building Construction

Design and Construction Process Utilized by the Department of Buildings and General Services

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Cole Barney, Legislative Liaison, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Project Updates

Updates of Current Capital Project Under the Supervision of the Department of Buildings and General Services

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Cole Barney, Legislative Liaison, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:35 PM

DOC 101

Department of Corrections Overview

• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

Bonding Capacity and Debt Affordability

Bond Capacity Process and Recommendation for 2025-2026

• Scott Baker, Director Financial Reporting, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  

4:45 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

Financial Terminology

Defining Terms Used in Budget Bills and Spreadsheets

• Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:15 AM

Department of Corrections Health Services

Overview of Medical Services Including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Aviva Tevah, Executive Director of Health, Wellness and Engagement, Department of Corrections
  
• James Ulager, Medical Director, Wellpath
  

12:20 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Buildings and General Services Updates

Property Management

• Eric Pembroke, Director of Planning and Property Management, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

2:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

• Jordan Pasha, Classification Director, Department of Corrections
  
• Joshua Rutherford, Operations Director, Department of Corrections
  

1:10 PM

Judiciary and the Department of Corrections

Connections and Interrelationships

• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Court Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

2:25 PM

Department of Corrections Facilities

Bed Counts and Bed Utilization

• Jordan Pasha, Classification Director, Department of Corrections
  
• Joshua Rutherford, Operations Director, Department of Corrections
  

3:40 PM

Break

4:00 PM

The Cash Fund for Capital and Essential Investments

History and Explanation of the "Cash Fund"

• Emily Byrne, Deputy Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Kids Apart

Update

• Jess Kell, Kids-A-Part Parenting Program Coordinator, Lund Center
  
• Kim Laroche, Director of Parent Child Center Services, Lund Center
  
• Ken Schatz, Interim CEO, Lund Center
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:25 AM

Project Updates

Updates of Capital Projects Supervised by the Department of Buildings and General Services

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

General Fund Budget Act Adjustment

Committee Comments to House Appropriations: 1115 Medicaid Waiver, Justice Reinvestment and Agency of Digital Services License Fee Increases, Correctional Industries Funds

• Ashley Berliner, Director of Medicaid Policy, Agency of Human Services
  
• Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Linda Ladd, Financial Director, Department of Corrections
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

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Adjourn

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Current Statutes
Hub and Spoke Model

• Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority
  
• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:35 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Project Updates

Updates of Capital Projects Supervised by the Department of Buildings and General Services

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

General Fund Budget Act Adjustment

Recommends to Appropriations

1:50 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Pretrial Supervision

Walk-through of Sections of Act 138 of 2024

• Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  
• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Adjourn

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Friday, January 24, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:25 AM

Capitol Complex Flood Recovery

FEMA Update
Status of Capitol Complex Buildings Impacted by Recent Flooding

• Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Department of Corrections Inmate Population Data

Incarcerated Individual Data by Facility, Crimes, Sentences, etc.

• Jessica King-Mohr, Director of Research and Data Analytics, Department of Corrections
  
• Jordan Pasha, Classification Director, Department of Corrections
  
• Joshua Rutherford, Operations Director, Department of Corrections
  
• David Turner, Facility Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  

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Out of State Incarceration of Vermont Inmates

CoreCivic in Mississippi
Criteria Used to Identify Inmates Sent to CoreCivic

• Jessica King-Mohr, Director of Research and Data Analytics, Department of Corrections
  
• Jordan Pasha, Classification Director, Department of Corrections
  
• Joshua Rutherford, Operations Director, Department of Corrections
  
• David Turner, Facility Operations Manager, Department of Corrections
  

2:40 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

2:20 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Administration Overview

• Nicolas Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Testimony on Budget - Expectations and Questions to ask Witnesses

9:30 AM

Turning Point Partners

Program Overview and Collaboration with the Department of Corrections

• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Tracie Hauck, Executive Director, Rutland Turning Point Center
  
• Jon Hoyt, Recovery Coach, Springfield Turning Point Center
  
• Michael Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Springfield Turning Point Center
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Division of Historic Preservation

• Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Mental Health Advocacy Day

Mental Health Crisis Commission

• Kristin Chandler, Vice Chair, Mental Health Crisis Commission
  

1:30 PM

Parole Board 101

Overview of Parole and the Parole Board

• Mary Jane Ainsworth, Director, Parole Board
  
• Dean George, Chair, Vermont Parole Board
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:55 PM

H.32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities

Introduction

• Rep. Eric Maguire, Sponsor
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:10 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Buildings and General Services Projects

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

10:30 AM

Break

10:40 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Buildings and General Services Projects

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

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Lunch

1:15 PM

Department of Corrections Health Services

How Medication for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) is Administered in DOC facilities

• Aviva Tevah, Executive Director of Health, Wellness and Engagement, Department of Corrections
  
• James Ulager, Medical Director, Wellpath
  

2:10 PM

Corrections Education

Community College of Vermont Program and Initiatives in the Department of Corrections

• Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
  
• Bryan O'Connor, Director of Corrections Education, Community College of Vermont
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Capitol Complex Flood Recovery

Overview and Updates of Damage to State Buildings in the Capitol Complex

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Friday, January 31, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

The Cash Fund for Capital and Essential Investments

Walk-through of Current Law

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Committee Check-in and Discussion

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Courts Budget Requests

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Teri Corsones, Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Gregg Mousley, Chief of Finance and Administration, Vermont Judiciary
  
• Kenn Stransky, Assistant Judge, Essex County Court
  

2:30 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

1:00 PM

H.32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities

Walk-through

• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Bennington Battle Monument
Building Community Grants

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Jamie Duggan, Director of Preservation, State Historic Sites, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  
• Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Laura Trieschmann, State Historic Preservation Officer, Department of Housing and Community Development
  

3:30 PM

Break

3:45 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Continuation of Testimony on Buildings and General Services Projects in Section 2

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

4:00 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Military - Section 11 of the Capital Budget Spreadsheet

• Kim Fedele, Financial Manager, Military Department
  
• John Mederweld, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Military Department
  
• Jacob Roy, Lieutenant Colonel, Construction and Facilities Management Officer, Vermont Military Department
  
• Keith Schnell, Vermont National Guard
  

9:35 AM

Break

9:45 AM

H.50 - An act relating to identifying State real property suitable for conversion into affordable housing

Introduction

• Rep. Conor Casey, Sponsor
  

10:00 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont State Colleges - Section 8 of the Capital Budget Spreadsheet

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

10:20 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Veteran's Home - Section 15 of the Capital Budget Spreadsheet

• Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Steve McClafferty, Finance Director, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Asa Whitcomb, Chief Operating Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  

11:15 AM

Break

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Victims Notification Systems

In the State's Attorneys Offices

• Shea Kennedy, Victim Advocate, Rutland County State's Attorneys
  
• Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Meghan Place, Victim Advocate, Windsor County State's Attorneys
  
• Ian Sullivan, State's Attorney, Rutland County
  

1:30 PM

Break

1:45 PM

Victims Notification Systems

Department of Corrections Victims Notification System

• Ashley Fisk, Victims Services Specialist, Department of Corrections
  
• Merredith Pelkey, Director, Victim's Services, Department of Corrections
  

2:20 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Adjourn

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

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9:00 AM

Prison Research and Innovation Network

Background and Update

• Abigail Crocker, Professor, University of Vermont, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
  
• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Anthony Giordano, Volunteer Coordinator, Department of Corrections
  

10:35 AM

Break

10:50 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Rural Fire Protection - Dry Hydrant Grant Program

• Jill Arace, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  
• Troy Dare, Rural Fire Protection Program Manager, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
  
• Michael Derouchers, Director, Fire Safety Division, Public Safety Department
  

11:30 AM

Committee Check-In

Discussion of Recent Testimony Regarding Capital Bill Spreadsheet

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Building at the Big E, Agency of Agriculture and Department of Buildings and General Services

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Jessica Thyme, Project Manager, Buildings and General Services
  
• Abbey Willard, Director, Agricultural Development Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Adjourn

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Friday, February 7, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

After the Floor

Chittenden Regional Correctional and Ree-entry Center

Update

• Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  
• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Tabrena Karish, Project Manager, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:25 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Veterans' Home - Capital Budget Requests, Continued Testimony

• Melissa Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans' Home
  
• Greg Krizen, Director of Environmental Services, Vermont Veterans' Home
  

2:15 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Nicolas Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  

1:10 PM

FY25 Budget Adjustment Act

Proposed Language Regarding the Cash Fund

• Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Nicolas Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:05 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board - Agriculture and Water Quality Projects; Land Conservation and Water Quality Projects

• Liz Gleason, Farm and Forest Viability Program Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Pollaidh Major, Director of Policy and Special Projects, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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9:00 AM

Forests, Parks and Recreation

Department Overview

• Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

9:50 AM

Break

10:15 AM

H.176 - An act relating to developing the Department of Corrections’ community restitution program

Bill Introduction

• Rep. Martin LaLonde, Sponsor
  

10:30 AM

Cash Fund

Committee Discussion for Moving Forward

10:55 AM

Break

11:10 AM

H.32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities

Weigh-in

• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Aviva Tevah, Executive Director of Health, Wellness and Engagement, Department of Corrections
  
• James Ulager, Medical Director, Wellpath
  

1:15 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont State Colleges - Continued Testimony

• Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System
  

2:10 PM

Victims Notification Systems

Testimony from Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services

• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Jennifer Poehlmann, Executive Director, Center for Crime Victim Services
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:30 PM

Creative Sector Day

Writing for Recovery

• Christopher Ilstrup, Executive Director, Vermont Humanities
  
• Bess O'Brien, Writers for Recovery
  

4:15 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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9:00 AM

Remote Hearings, Transports, and Work Crew Oversight

Joint Hearing with the House Committee on Judiciary
Hearing will Take Place in Room 10 of the State House
This Meeting will be Livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-judiciary

• Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  
• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Annie Noonan, Director of Labor Relations and Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Tracy Patnoe, Director of Sheriffs' Operations, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  
• Thomas Zonay, Chief Superior Judge, Vermont Judiciary
  

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Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Department of Public Safety - Section 13 of the Governor's Recommended FY26 - FY27 Capital Budget

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  
• James Whitcomb, Deputy Director, Vermont State Police
  

2:15 PM

H.50 - An act relating to identifying State real property suitable for conversion into affordable housing

Agency of Transportation Weigh-in

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 14, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Department of Environmental Conservation - Dam Safety and Hydrology Projects

• Eric Blatt, Director of Engineering, Water Investment Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Ben Green, Dam Safety Engineer, Department of Environmental Conservation
  

11:30 AM

Cash Fund

Discussion with Representative from House Appropriations

• Rep. Jim Harrison, House Committee on Appropriations
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont House and Conservation Coalition Day

Highlighting Projects of Partners

• Damian Boomhower, Owner, Bitter Sweet Valley Farms
  
• Hannah Pickett, Resident, Champlain Housing Trust
  
• Cindy Reid, Director of Development, Cathedral Square
  
• Abby White, Executive Vice President, Vermont Land Trust
  

2:10 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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10:00 AM

House Floor and Caucuses

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Lunch

1:15 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Department of Corrections Proposed FY26 Budget
Focus on Plan to Fit-up the St. Johnsbury Work Camp for Treatment Services

• Kristin Calver, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  
• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Nicholas Deml, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Discussion - Recommendations to the House Appropriations Committee on Sections Under the Jurisdiction of the House Committee on Corrections and Institutions

• Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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8:30 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Agricultural and Environmental Laboratory Heat Plant Upgrades
Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets - Clean Water
Water Quality Grants

• Cheryl Achilles, Director, Vermont Agriculture and Environmental Laboratory, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Laura DiPietro, Water Quality Division Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nicole Dubuque, Chief Operations Officer, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Nina Gage, Assistant Director, Water Quality Division, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  
• Amy Mercier, Financial Director, Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:10 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Building Community Grants - Fairs and Field Days Capital Projects

• Bob Allen, Member, Vermont Fairs & Field Days Association
  
• Ken Button, Addison County Fair and Field Days
  
• Christie Davis, Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
  
• Jeff Goodwin, Caledonia County Fair
  
• Tim Shea, Champlain Valley Exposition
  
• Peggy Sherlock, Tunbridge Fair
  
• Jason Sicard, Orleans County Fair
  

10:35 AM

H.32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities

Discussion - Proposed Changes to Language

• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority
  
• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:10 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Forests, Parks and Recreation - Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Improvement, 3-Acre Rule, Access Road and Water Quality Improvements

• Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Nate McKeen, Director of State Parks, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Oliver Pierson, State Forester and Director of the Forests Division, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  
• Frank Spaulding, Parks Projects Manager, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  

2:05 PM

Break

2:15 PM

Recovery Day

• Robert Blake, Guest, Turning Point Center of Rutland
  
• Tracie Hauck, Executive Director, Rutland Turning Point Center
  
• Dylan Johnson, Recovery Coach, Turning Point Center, Bennington
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

After the Floor

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Discussion - Approval with Conditions for B.1100(i) Appropriation for the Department of Corrections - $300,000 to enable treatment services at the St. Johnsbury Work Camp Facility

• Grady Nixon, Joint Fiscal Office
  

4:30 PM

Adjourn

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

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8:30 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Agency of Human Services - Section 3, Capital Projects Proposed for Department of Corrections Facilities

• Joe Aja, Director Design & Construction, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Al Cormier, Chief of Operations, Department of Corrections
  

10:00 AM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Vermont Historical Society

• Steve Perkins, Executive Director, Vermont Historical Society
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Recommended FY26-FY27 Capital Budget

Department of Fish and Wildlife, Section 9, Major Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects

• Andrea Shortsleeve, Commissioner, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  
• Elizabeth Stratton, Business Office Director, Department of Fish and Wildlife
  

2:00 PM

H.50 - An act relating to identifying State real property suitable for conversion into affordable housing

Weigh-in

• Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  
• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  
• Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:25 PM

H.50 - An act relating to identifying State real property suitable for conversion into affordable housing

• Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:15 AM

H.32 - An act relating to treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities

Discussion - Proposed Changes to Language

• Isaac Dayno, Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Department of Corrections
  
• Tony Folland, Clinical Services Manager and State Opioid Treatment Authority, Vermont Department of Health
  
• Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Haley Sommer, Communications Director, Department of Corrections
  

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Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

Discussion - Approval with Conditions for B.1100(i) Appropriation for the Department of Corrections - $300,000 to Enable Treatment Services at the St.Johnsbury Work Camp Facility

• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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