House Committee on Transportation (Room 43)

The House Committee on Transportation considers matters relating to all air and surface transportation, the registration, regulation, and licensing of transportation operations and users, the construction and maintenance of thoroughfares, the impact of the transportation sector on air pollution and climate change, and other similar policies.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-After Floor

Lunch & Caucuses

1:00 PM

Transportation Committee Primer

• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joseph Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Patrick Murphy, Legislative Liaison, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Overview of Key Legal and Legislative Principles

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

• Wade Cochran, Director of Enforcement and Safety, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Nancy Prescott, Director of Operations, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Highway Division-Asset Management Bureau

• Ken Valentine, Budget and Programming Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Highway Division-Project Delivery Bureau

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

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Highway Division-Operations and Safety Bureau

• Josh Shultz, Operations & Safety Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Highway Division-Construction and Material Bureau

• Doug Bonneau, Regional Construction Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Mladen Gagulic, Construction and Materials Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

2023/2024 Flood Response and Recovery

• Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

-15 Minutes after Floor

Budget Adjustment Act

Discussion of Budget Adjustment Act to follow.

• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Act Response

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

1:15 PM

Overview of Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Public Transit Program Overview

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

3:15 PM

Green Mountain Transit Service Report

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

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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9:00 AM

AOT Rail Program Overview

• Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

9:45 AM

AOT Policy, Planning and Research Overview

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

10:00 AM

AOT Public Outreach Overview

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

10:15 AM

Break

10:25 AM

AOT Finance and Administration Introduction and Audit Overview

• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Maureen Parker, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation
  
• Heidi Quenneville, Audit Supervisor, Agency of Transportation
  

10:45 AM

Report on New Vehicle Sales Data for the Last Quarter of 2024

• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

11:15 AM

Innovation, Workforce Development, VTrans Training Center and Vermont Local Roads Program

• Todd Eaton, VT Local Roads Branch Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Christine Hetzel, Director of Organizational Development, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

AOT Safety and Emergency Services

• Chris Herrick, Director of Emergency Management
  

1:15 PM

AOT Facilities Overview

• Brad McAvoy, Facilities Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:25 PM

AOT Finance Overview

• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

AOT Hearings Unit Overview

• Kim Ingraham, Hearings Examiner, Agency of Transportation
  

1:50 PM

AOT Contract Administration Overview

• Maureen Parker, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration, Agency of Transportation
  

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Break

2:25 PM

Budget Adjustment Act Discussion

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:45 PM

All Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

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9:30 AM

Emergency Board Consensus Revenue Forecast

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

10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Budget Adjustment Act Discussion

• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

11:30 AM

Transportation Funding Study Report Overview

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Budget Adjustment Act Continued

Discussion
Straw Poll

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

1:25 PM

AOT Aviation Program Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Evan Robinson, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

1:45 PM

AOT Environmental Policy and Sustainability Program Overview

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

House Floor

-After Floor

Ethics, Rules and Decorum Training

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Meeting Details

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Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

9:45 AM

Joint Fiscal Office Response to Transportation Funding Study Report

• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Transportation Funding Study

10:30 AM

Federal Transportation Policy Update

• Costa Pappis, Federal Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

11:15 AM

Impacts of Federal Mandates on AOT Projects and Early Signals of Shifting Federal Policy

• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

11:45 AM

Adjourn

1:00 PM

Discrimination Prevention Training

Pavilion, second floor

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

-After Floor Caucuses

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

3:15 PM

District Maintenance and Fleet Division Overview

• Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• David Thurber, Supervisor, Fleet Operations, Agency of Transportation
  

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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9:00 AM

Security Training

Due to the sensitive nature of the content, this training will not be livestreamed.

• Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  
• Sara Macera, Capitol Police Department
  
• John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  

10:15 AM

Civil Rights, Labor Compliance, and Equity

• Rachel Campbell, Deputy Director of Civil Rights and Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  
• Colleen Montague, Director of Civil Rights and Labor Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Agency of Transportation FY26 Budget Overview

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Joe Flynn, Secretary, Agency of Transportation
  
• Todd Law, Director, Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jayna Morse, Director, Finance & Administration Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Highway Division: Bridge Program FY26 Budget and 10g Report

• Carolyn Cota, Structures Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Highway Division: Municipal Programs and Grant Programs Budget and 10g Report

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

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

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9:00 AM

Highway Division: Roadway, Paving and Traffic FY26 Budget and 10g Report

• Matt Bogaczyk, Highway Safety and Design Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rob White, Project Delivery Bureau Director, Agency of Transportation
  

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

District Maintenance FY26 Budget

• Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  

11:20 AM

Transportation for Vermonters (T4VT)

• Christina Erickson, Executive Director, Local Motion
  
• Kati Gallagher, T4VT Coordinator and Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
  
• John Haffner, Housing and Transportation Program Manager, Vital Communities
  
• Jonathon Weber, Programs Director, Local Motion
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Aviation Program FY26 Budget and 19VSA Section 10g Report

• John Nummy, Senior Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Evan Robinson, Aviation Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Rail Program FY26 Budget and 19 VSA Section 10g Report

• Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, January 31, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:10 AM

NEVI Electric Vehicle Charging Program

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

10:55 AM

Vermont Rail System Overview

• Selden Houghton, President
  

11:20 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

• Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
  
• Nic Longo, Director of Aviation, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
  

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

2026 Budget Update Creation and JTOC Appropriation Use

• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

1:50 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

2026 Budget Policy, Planning and Research

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

2:10 PM

Committee Discussion

House Transportation Committee Contributions to Educational Reform

2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Public Transit 2026 Budget

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

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Town Highway Grant Programs; TH Structures & TH Class II

• Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chad Greenwood, Maintenance Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Break

11:05 AM

Committee Discussion

Legislative Priorities for the Session

11:15 AM

Vermont League of Cities & Towns

Updates, Legislative Priorities

• 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

Agency of Transportation Updates

Electric Vehicle Incentives Report (Act 148, Section 21) and Modifications to Electronic-Bike Incentive Program Report (Act 148, Section 25)

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

1:50 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Briefing on the Omnibus Climate Bill Proposal for Electric Vehicle Incentive

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

Vermont Truck and Bus Association

Introduction

• Bill Smith, Lobbyist, Vermont Truck and Bus Association and the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Meeting Record

9:00 AM

FY26 Transportation Budget

Budget, History, and Needs for the Legislative Session

• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  
• Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  

10:15 AM

Introduction

The Sierra Club; Overview and Legislative Priorities

• Robb Kidd, Conservation Program Manager, Sierra Club Vermont
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Committee Discussion

Priorities on Transportation Bill budget and beyond with brief comment

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

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Advanced Clean Cars I to II Impact

• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

1:30 PM

FY 2025 Dealership Sales Report

• Matt Cota, Director of Government Affairs, Meadow Hill Consulting, Vermont Vehicle and Automotive Distributors Association
  

1:55 PM

Break

2:00 PM

Public Transit

• Jim Moulton, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Transit; Chair, Vermont Public Transportation Association Board of Directors
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

11:10 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Finance and Administration FY26 Budget

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

11:25 AM

Agency of Transportation FY25 Review

Section 39, Agency of Commerce and Community Development Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

12:15 AM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Meeting Details

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10:00 AM

House Floor

After Caucuses

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12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Introduction and Legislative Priorities

• Tom Loyer, Vice President of Trenchless Technologies for Engineers Construction, Inc., Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  
• Sarah Merhoff, Director of Advocacy and Communications, Associated General Contractors of Vermont
  

2:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

FY26 Environmental Policy and Sustainability Budget

• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Act 148 of 2024 and Act 62 of 2023

Walk-through

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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9:15 AM

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

Drive-through

• Rep. Ian Goodnow, Representative, Windham-9
  
• Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

9:30 AM

Break

9:45 AM

Advanced Clean Cars I to II Impact

• Megan O'Toole, Senior Policy Advisor, Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management
  

10:15 AM

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

Introduction

• Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  
• Eleni Churchill, Transportation Program Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  

10:45 AM

Break

11:00 AM

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers

• Cindy Locke, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
  

11:20 AM

Vermont Arts Council

Arts in Transportation

• Michele Bailey, Senior Program Manager, Vermont Arts Council
  

11:35 AM

Advanced Clean Cars I to II Impact

• Dierdra Ritzer, Mobile Sources Section Chief of the Air Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

VTransparency

• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Advanced Clean Cars I to II Impact

Continuation

• Dierdra Ritzer, Mobile Sources Section Chief of the Air Quality Division, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Rachel Stevens, Associate General Counsel, Department of Environmental Conservation, Agency of Natural Resources
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

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9:00 AM

Department of Motor Vehicles Overview

FY26 Budget Overview

• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Renee Cota, Finance Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Tax Discussion

Gas Tax, Mileage Based User Fee, and Retail Package Fee

• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:25 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Winter Maintenance Staff and Overview of Back to Basics

• Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  

11:35 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Additional Maintenance Budget

• Ernie Patnoe, Director, Maintenance Division, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Youth Lobby

Introduction

• Lucy Badger, Lobbyist, Harwood Union High School
  
• Lucy Badger, Lobbyist, Harwood Union High School
  
• Ayla Cattanach, Lobbyist, Harwood Union High School
  
• Harmony Belle Devoe, Lobbyist, Harwood Union High School
  
• Matt Henchen, Advisor, Youth Lobby
  
• Astrid Longstreth, Lobbyist, Mount Mansfield Union High School
  
• Cora Potts, Lobbyist, Harwood Union High School
  
• Jane Schaefer, Lobbyist, Harwood Union High School
  

1:10 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Walk-through

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:10 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

25-0611 Section 4,5,6. State-Owned Railroads; Rail Trails

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 14, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

Paving Association of Vermont

Introduction and Legislative Priorities

• Dan Dearstyne, Regional Sales Manager, Peckham Industries
  
• Caleb Edelstein, Chief Estimator, Peckham Industries
  
• Mark Peloquin, Senior Project Manager, Construction Engineers
  
• Jay Perkins, Vice President of Sales, Pike Industries
  
• Nicholas Sherman, Lobbyist, Vermont Paver's Association
  

11:20 AM

Agency of Transportation Program Overviews

Walk-through of Vermont Transportation FY26 Budget Reports Appropriation Detail by Account Code

• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Mileage Based User Fee

• Andrew Collier, Commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
  
• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

(Section 2) Relinquishment of Vermont Route 36 in the Town of St. Albans

• Sean Adkins, Town Manager, St. Albans
  
• Ashley Atkins, Deputy Director, District Maintenance and Fleet Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Rep. Eileen Dickinson, Member, Franklin-2
  

2:45 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

(Section 3) Recovery of Funding for Canceled Local Projects

• Thomas Kenney, Director of Community Development, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

(Sections 7,8) Transportation Board

• Rachel Dimitruk, Transportation Board, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

3:10 PM

Break

3:20 PM

Committee Discussion

With Comment from Agency of Transportation

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

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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9:00 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Active Transportation Policy Report - Section 47 of Act no 165 of 2024

• Jesse Devlin, Safe Systems Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Amanda Holland, Active Transportation, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Idaho Stop Study Report - Section 46 of Act no.165 of 2024

• Jesse Devlin, Safe Systems Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Amanda Holland, Active Transportation, Vermont Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

East-West Alternative Transportation Crossing Project

• Ilona Blanchard, Community Development Director, South Burlington
  

11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Downtown Transportation Fund

• Natalie Elvidge, Planning Coordinator, Agency of Commerce and Community Development - Department of Housing and Community Development
  
• Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager, Agency of Commerce and Community Development - Department of Housing and Community Development
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

State Rail Trail Program Update

• Jackie Cassino, Rail Trail Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  
• Chris Hunt, Project Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:15 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Video Overview of Agency Projects

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

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9:00 AM

Act 148 of 2025

(Section 33) Analysis and Report on Sustainability Options for Transportation Emissions Reductions. This is a Joint Committee Hearing with Senate Transportation. It will be hosted by House Transportation in room 11 and livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-transportation

• Gavin Boyles, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Jane Lazorchak, Program Manager of the Office of Climate Action, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  
• Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  
• Chris Porter, Principal, Cambridge Systematics
  
• Andrea Wright, Manager, Environmental Policy and Sustainability, Agency of Transportation
  

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Act 148 of 2024

Mobility Services Guide Update

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

1:30 PM

Act 148 of 2024

(Section 30) Vermont Rail Plan Update Alternatives Analysis

• Dan Delabruere, Rail and Aviation, Director, Agency of Transportation
  
• Zoe Neaderland, Planning Coordinator, Policy, Planning & Intermodal Development , Agency of Transportation
  
• David Pelletier, Systems Planning Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

Act 148 of 2024

(Section 31) Replacement for the Vermont State Design Standards

• Erin Sisson, Deputy Director, Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Kara Yelinek, Civil Engineer, Agency of Transportation
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 21, 2025

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9:30 AM

House Floor

10:20 AM

Committee Discussion

Response to the House Committee on Appropriations on the Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

10:40 AM

United Way of Northwest Vermont

• Connie Beal, Working Bridges Initiative Director, United Way of Northwest Vermont
  

11:00 AM

AARP & Transportation

• Kelly Stoddard Poor, Associate Director of Outreach, AARP VT
  

11:20 AM

Act 148 of 2024

(Section 27) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Related Service Upgrades Report

• Micah Howe, Staff Attorney, Public Utility Commission
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Meeting Details

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Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Green Mountain Transit Service Report

• Clayton Clark, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit
  
• Stephen Falbel, President, Steadman Hill Consulting, Inc.
  
• Nicholas Foss, Director of Finance, Green Mountain Transit
  

2:00 PM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Response to Green Mountain Transit's Legislative Report and Next Steps

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

2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Drive Electric Vermont

FY2026 Funding Request and Legislative Priorities

• Dave Roberts, Managing Consultant, Drive Electric VT, VEIC, Drive Electric Vermont, VEIC
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Meeting Details

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9:00 AM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

FY2026 Budget Creation Joint Transportation Oversight Committee Appropriation Use

• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  

9:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Out Year Revenue Projections: Federal and State Fund Match Outlook

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

9:35 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Impact on Highway System Conditions Outcomes/ Analysis of Future Pavement and Bridge/ Deterioration Under Anticipated Expected Revenues

• Jeremy Reed, Chief Engineer of the Highway Division, Agency of Transportation
  

10:00 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Purchase and Use Tax

• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

11:00 AM

Town Highway Programs

• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Logan Mooberry, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Candace Elmquist, Chief Financial Officer, Agency of Transportation
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Response Letter to Governor's Proposed FY2026 Budget for the House Committee on Appropriations

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

3:55 PM

Committee Discussion

Continued

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:00 AM

Clean Water Bill

Requirements and Agency of Transportation/Municipal Roads General Permit Compliance

• Chad McGann, Municipal Roads General Permit Coordinator, Watershed Management Division, Department of Environmental Conservation
  
• Joel Perrigo, Municipal Assistance Program Manager, Agency of Transportation
  

9:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

VTrans Stormwater Program

• Jennifer Callahan, Manager of Pollution Prevention & Compliance, Agency of Transportation
  
• Tyler Hansen, Stormwater Technician, Agency of Transportation Maintenance Division
  

10:05 AM

Break

10:15 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Transportation Stormwater Grants through Transportation Alternative Programs

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

10:30 AM

Agency of Transportation Updates

Better Roads Program, Clean Water Management for Municipal Roads

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

11:00 AM

Break

11:30 AM

Committee Discussion

Prioritization of Referred Bills

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies

Overview and Transportation Planning Initiatives

• Catherine Dimitruk, Exective Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
  
• Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
  
• Jason Rasmussen, Executive Director, Mount Ascutney Regional Commission
  

2:15 PM

Town Infrastructure

Introduction, Legislative Priorities

• Todd Odit, Town Manager, Hinesburg
  

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

9:30 AM

House Floor

10:35 AM

H.426 - An act relating to transportation initiatives to improve equity and infrastructure, increase resiliency, and reduce emissions

Introduction

• Rep. Mollie S. Burke, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Kate Lalley, Sponsor
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Rep. Phil Pouech, Sponsor
  
• Rep. Chloe Tomlinson, Sponsor
  

11:30 AM

Rural Community Transportation

Introduction and Legislative Priorities

• Caleb Grant, Executive Director, Rural Community Transportation
  

12:00 PM

Adjourn

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Meeting Details

Hearing Type

Standard

Meeting Record

10:00 AM

House Floor

After Floor

Caucuses

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Updated Draft Walk-through

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

H. - An act relating to the fiscal year 2026 Transportation Program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation

Continued

• Michele Boomhower, Director, Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Agency of Transportation
  
• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  
• Patrick Murphy, State Policy Director, Agency of Transportation
  

3:15 PM

H.426 - An act relating to transportation initiatives to improve equity and infrastructure, increase resiliency, and reduce emissions

Walk-through

• Damien Leonard, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  

3:45 PM

Adjourn

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