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The Senate Committee on Government Operations has jurisdiction over matters relating to the administration of government and justice; compensation of and retirement benefits for public officials and employees; suffrage; nominations and elections; municipal corporations; military affairs, including veterans and civil defense; public records and open meetings; and reapportionment.

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Previous Meetings - Full Report

Summary Report
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Quinn Houston, New Democracy Associate, VPIRG
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

10:00 AM

Senate Chamber

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

2:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Briefing from Vermont State Employees Association

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from VAPDA

  • Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Catherine Dimitruk, Chair, Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
  • Devon Neary, Executive Director, Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Confirmation Hearing

Confirmation of Seth Shamp to the State Police Advisory Commission

  • Seth Shamp
2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Briefing from Vermont Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs

  • 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
2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Briefing from Secretary of State's Office

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, January 17, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Briefing from Vermont Retired State Employees Association

  • Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  • Jerry Schwarz, Vice President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
2:15 PM

Confirmation Hearing

Allison Crowley, State Police Advisory Commission

  • Allison Crowley, Lobbyist, Crowley Consultants, LLC
2:45 PM

Committee Discussion

Briefing from Vermont League of Cities and Towns

  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by Senate Discrimination Prevention Training

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Vermont Sheriff's Association

  • Mark Anderson, President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Roger Marcoux, Vice Chair, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
2:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Vermont National Guard

  • Hank Harder, Deputy Adjutant General, Office of the Adjutant General
  • Gregory C. Knight, Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
3:00 PM

Break

3:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Vermont Emergency Management

  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Department of Human Resources

  • Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits and Wellness, Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Harold Schwartz, Director of Operations, Department of Human Resources
2:00 PM

Vermont Arts Council

  • Amy Cunningham, Deputy Director, Vermont Arts Council
  • Susan Evans McClure, Executive Director, Vermont Arts Council
3:00 PM

Dispatch

  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Barbara Neal, Executive Director, Enhanced 9-1-1 Board
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Adjourn

3:45 PM

Legislative Briefing

House Chamber

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Executive Order No. 01-25

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Agency of Digital Services

  • Denise Reilly-Hughes, Secretary, Agency of Digital Services
2:45 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Vermont EMS Advisory Committee

  • Drew Hazelton, Chair, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
Friday, January 24, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Joint Meeting with House Government Operations

Introductory meeting in Room 10, livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs

2:00 PM

Vermont Access Network

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
2:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Vermont Municipal Clerk Treasurer Association

  • Tim Arsenault, Clerk, Vernon, VT
  • Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's 2026 Budget Address

Joint assembly to receive budget address

2:45 PM

Vermont Racial Justice Alliance

Introductions

  • Mark Hughes, Executive Director, Co-Chair, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, Health Equity Advisory Commission
3:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Introductions

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
3:30 PM

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

  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Introductions

  • Big Hartman, Executive Director & General Counsel, Vermont Human Rights Commission
2:00 PM

Ballot Systems in Local Elections

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

EO1 - Executive Order relating to the creation of the Agency of Public Safety

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Jaye Pershing Johnson, Governor's Counsel, Governor's Office
3:30 PM

"Twende Shuleni" ("Let's Go to School")

Introductions

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Introductions

  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:30 PM

Vermont Youth Council

Discussion of potential sunset

  • Harmony Belle Devoe, Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Astrid Longstreth, Climate Change Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  • Aiden Otterman, Youth Voice Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Brianne Smith, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
  • Claire Zandstra, Youth Mental Health Subcommittee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
3:15 PM

Committee Discussion

Introductions

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
Friday, January 31, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Discussion

Introduction from Agency of Administration

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

State Police Advisory Council Appointments - Vote

2:30 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
  • 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
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

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

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
1:30 PM

County and Regional Governance

  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Former Co-Chair, County and Regional Governance Study Committee
1:45 PM

Vermont Bond Bank

  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Nicole Lee, Senior Financial Analyst, Vermont Bond Bank
2:15 PM

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

Vote

2:30 PM

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

  • Ilana Beller, Organizing Manager, Democracy Team, Public Citizen
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner
3:30 PM

Paid Administrative Leave

  • Doug Hoffer, State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Paid Administrative Leave

Discussion with Department of Human Resources

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Nikki Fuller, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Tom Waldman, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources
2:30 PM

State Archivist

  • Tanya Marshall, State Archivist and Chief Records Officer, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

3SquaresVT Awareness Day

  • Anore Horton, Executive Director, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Suzanne Routhier, Director of Outreach Services, Northeast Kingdom Community Action
  • Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
2:00 PM

S.2 - An act relating to establishing the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health

  • Julie Arel, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health
2:30 PM

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

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

Vermont Police Academy

Discussion of training and eligibility

  • Christopher Brickell, Deputy Director, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
  • Kenneth Hawkins, Director of Training, Vermont Criminal Justice Council
Friday, February 7, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Agency of Administration

Budget Overview

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Nick Kramer, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Administration
2:00 PM

Vermont Town and City Management Association

  • Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Erik Wells, Town Manager, Williston
2:30 PM

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

  • Nicholas Sherman, Partner and President of Government Relations, Leonine Public Affairs, AT&T
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Executive Order No. 01-25

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
3:00 PM

Land Use Review Board

  • Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
  • Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
3:30 PM

S.2 - An act relating to establishing the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont Association of County Judges

  • Joyce McKeeman, President, Vermont Association of County Judges
2:00 PM

State Librarian

  • Catherine Delneo, Commissioner and State Librarian, Department of Libraries
  • Thomas McMurdo, Assistant State Librarian, Department of Libraries
3:00 PM

UVM Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships

Discussion of potential research

  • Patricia Coates, Director, University of Vermont Office of Engagement and the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Chris Gilrein, Executive Director, Massachusetts and Northeast TechNet
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
2:45 PM

Federal Delegation

Introductions

  • Ryan McLaren, Outreach Representative, Office of Senator Peter Welch
  • David Scherr, State Director, Office of Congresswoman Becca Balint
  • Kathryn Becker Van Haste, State Director, Office of Senator Bernie Sanders
Friday, February 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

School District Governance Models

This is a joint hearing with House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs, held in Room 10.
The meeting will be livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs

  • 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
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

EO1 - Executive Order relating to the creation of the Agency of Public Safety

  • Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
2:30 PM

Break

2:40 PM

Office of Risk Management

  • Rebecca White, Risk Management Director of Operations, Agency of Administration
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont Youth Council

Discussion of Funding

  • Ilisa Stalberg, Family and Child Health Director, Department of Health
2:30 PM

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

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Nolan Langweil, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
  • Maria Rossi, Social Worker, Doula, Advocate, Washington County Mental Health Services
3:30 PM

Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency

Changes to board structure

  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of Sergeant at Arms and UVM Trustees

1:15 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
2:00 PM

S.58 - An act relating to requirements for the pay plans of certain law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by the State

  • Sen. Patrick "Pat" Brennan, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

  • Dean Barcelow, President, Vermont Optometric Association
  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
4:00 PM

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

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Friday, February 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

School District Governance

Joint hearing with House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs and the Senate Committee on Education, held in Room 11. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs

  • 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
3:00 PM

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

Vote

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

  • Nate Lighthizer, Doctor of Optometry, Associate Professor, Director of Continuing Education, Oklahoma College of Optometry at Northeastern State University
  • Tim Petito, Doctor of Optometry, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Optometric Association
2:30 PM

S.58 - An act relating to requirements for the pay plans of certain law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by the State

  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Doug Pine, Deputy Director of Talent Acquisition Services/Compensation/People Analytics, Department of Human Resources
3:30 PM

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

  • Julia Zimmerman, Doctoral Candidate, University of Vermont
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

  • Melissa Davidson, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
  • Rick Hildebrant, Chair, Board of Medical Practice
  • Dorothy Hitchmoth, Doctor of Optometry
  • Daniel Phillips, Doctor of Optometry
  • Charlie Sheffield, American Board of Medical Specialties
3:00 PM

S.64 - An act relating to amendments to the scope of practice for optometrists

Vote

3:05 PM

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

  • Maura Collins, Executive Director, Vermont Housing Finance Agency
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Sponsor, Windham District
  • Cassie Polhemus, Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority
  • John Potter, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:40 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Department of Taxes

  • Rebecca Sameroff, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
2:10 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

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

  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, February 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

SR10 - Senate resolution relating to the disapproval of Executive Order 01-25

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.58 - An act relating to requirements for the pay plans of certain law enforcement officers and firefighters employed by the State

  • John Berard, Director, Labor Relations, Department of Human Resources
  • Chris Hoar, President, Vermont Police Association
  • Kelly Price, Warden, Vermont Warden Service
2:45 PM

SR10 - Senate resolution relating to the disapproval of Executive Order 01-25

Vote

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Alex Beck, Welcoming Communities Manager, Southern Vermont Working Communities Challenge
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tracy Dolan, Director, State Refugee Office, Agency of Human Services
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
  • Ruth Steinmetz, Initiative Director, Winooski Working Communities Challenge
  • Mike Zimmer, Senior Policy Consultant, Office of New Americans State Network
2:30 PM

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

3:30 PM

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

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:20 PM

S.84 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

  • 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
  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
3:20 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:55 PM

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

Vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:20 PM

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

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
3:45 AM

S.84 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul Heintz, Representative, University of Vermont Center for Community News
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 14, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Vote

  • Wendy Mays, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Broadcasters
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

S.84 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

Possible vote

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wanda Minoli, Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Steve Waldman, Chair, Rebuild Local News
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

  • Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management
2:45 PM

Governor Appointments

Vote on Adam Greshin as Commissioner of Finance

2:50 PM

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

  • Michael Chernick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Mrowicki, Sponsor
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

Governor Appointments

Vote

  • Kyle Harris, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
2:15 PM

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

  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale
  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:30 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Governor Appointments

Vote on Confirmation of Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration

3:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion

Agenda planning

2:30 PM

Confirmation Hearing

  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
3:00 PM

Unclaimed Property

  • Ashlynn Doyon, Director of Policy, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 21, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
2:30 PM

Fire and Rescue Coalition

  • David DiBiase, Chief, City of Vergennes Fire Department, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
  • Dean Gilmore, Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Vermont State Firefighters' Association
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:10 PM

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

Vote

  • Bob Burke, Director, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs
3:30 PM

Governor Appointments

Vote for Confirmation of Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner of Human Resources

4:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.81 - An act relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of the use of hygienic face masks

Introduction and walk through

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

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Let's Grow Kids
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Stephanie Carvey, Co-Director, Rutland Parent-Child Center
  • Sharron Harrington, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Laurie Metcalfe, Center Director, Northshire Day School
  • Susan Titterton, Program Coordinator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
3:55 PM

Vermont State's Attorneys

  • Ward Goodenough, State's Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Bram Kranichfeld, State's Attorney, Franklin County
  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Erica Marthage, State's Attorney, Bennington County
  • Ian Sullivan, State's Attorney, Rutland County
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.84 - An act relating to State contracting standards for advertising

  • Deborah Damore, Director of Purchasing and Contracting, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Paul Heintz, Representative, University of Vermont Center for Community News
  • Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Wendy Knight, Commissioner, Department of Liquor and Lottery
2:45 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

Introduction and walk through

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

S.111 - An act relating to language access and emergency response

Introduction and walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Martine Larocque Gulick, Sponsor
3:30 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Donald Tinney, President, Vermont National Education Association
3:45 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Tammy Bates, Early Education Program Manager, Agency of Education
  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Jeff Fannon, Executive Director, Vermont National Education Association
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Erica McLaughlin, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Andrew Prowten, Assistant Director, Educator Quality Division, Agency of Education
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, March 28, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Kim Freeman, Early Childhood Education Instructor, Windham Career Technical Center
  • Chris Nelson, Owner, Mountain View Childcare
  • Alora Zargo, Early Childhood Education Student, Windham Career Technical Center
1:45 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Meghan Meszkat, Director of Early Childhood Education, Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
  • Kaitlin Northey, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Vermont
  • Erin Roche, Vermont Director, First Children's Finance
2:30 PM

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

Introduction and walk through

  • Rep. Martin LaLonde, Chair
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Teachout, Professor, Vermont Law School
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Introduction and walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Michael Boutin, Sponsor
  • Carol Dawes, TIF Administrator, City of Barre
2:00 PM

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

  • Carolyn Anderson, Chair, Professional Responsibility Board
  • Merrill Bent, Chair, Judicial Conduct Board
  • Teri Corsones, State Court Administrator, Vermont Judiciary
3:25 PM

Vermont Food Bank

Budget request

  • Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Officer, Vermont Foodbank
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Introduction and walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
3:00 PM

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

  • John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
  • BetsyAnn Wrask, Clerk of the House, Vermont House of Representatives
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 3, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:30 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

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
  • Shawn Burke, Interim Police Chief, Burlington
  • 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
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 4, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.111 - An act relating to language access and emergency response

  • Paul Sarne, Communications Director, City of Winooski
  • Alison Segar, Director, Vermont Language Justice Project
  • Weiwei Wang, Co Founder and Executive Director, Vermont Professionals of Color Network
2:00 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Heather Armell, Child Care Provider
  • Sharron Harrington, Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
2:30 PM

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

  • Chris Davis, Commissioner, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Thomas Jones, Professor, University of Connecticut
  • Larry Novins, Former Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Tristan Roberts, Owner, Quill Nook Farm, Halifax
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
4:15 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Introduction and walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Co-sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, Station Manager, WGDR and WGDH, Member Vermont Association of Broadcasters (VAB)
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Edward "Teddy" Waszazak, Sponsor, House Committee on Ways and Means
2:50 PM

VT Saves Opt-Out

  • Rep. Anne B. Donahue
  • Rebecca Wasserman, Director of Economic Empowerment, Office of the State Treasurer
3:20 PM

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

  • John Bloomer, Secretary, Vermont Senate
  • Paul Gillies, Vermont Attorney
  • Jaye Johnson, General Counsel, Governor's Office
4:25 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rep. Kate Nugent, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Mike Warren, Interim Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
2:45 PM

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

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy 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
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
3:50 PM

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

  • Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Chris Saxman, Former State Legislator, Virginia
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
4:30 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Sherry Boudro, Family Child Care Owner
  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Rachel Hunter, Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Giovanni Tabor, Director, Melody Makers
2:50 PM

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

Vote

3:00 PM

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

Introduction and walk through

  • Benjamin Novogroski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

Adjourn

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

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

  • Robert Bristow-Johnson, Resident, City of Burlington
  • Sharon Toborg, Treasurer, Vermont Right to Life
1:30 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • 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
2:50 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Vote

2:00 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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jessica Brown, City Attorney, City of Burlington
  • Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Mayor
3:00 PM

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

  • Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Dylan Bruce, Analyst, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Mike Warren, Interim Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
3:15 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Ben Green, Dam Safety Program Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
2:30 PM

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

  • Rep. Saudia LaMont, Reporter, Morristown
  • Rep. David Yacovone, Representative, Morristown
2:45 PM

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

Committee Discussion

3:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

S.119 - An act relating to the licensure of early childhood educators

  • Sandra Cameron, Associate Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • 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
  • Erica McLaughlin, Assistant Executive Director, Vermont Principals' Association
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

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

Vote

  • Sarah Haskins, Town Clerk, Morristown
  • Don McDowell, Chair, Morristown Selectboard
3:15 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

  • Chris Bradley, President and Executive Director, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
3:45 AM

Adjourn

Friday, April 18, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 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

Vote

1:05 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • C.Jay Coles, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, Verified Voting
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Ben Kinsley, Executive Director, Campaign for Vermont
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.145 - An act relating to collective bargaining for Assistant Attorneys General

  • Sen. Thomas Chittenden, Sponsor
  • Todd Daloz, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:35 PM

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

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Christine Hoober, Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
  • Hercules Liotard, Board Member, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gail Zatz, Advocate, Massage Therapy Association
2:40 PM

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

  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, Agency of Administration
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Paige Hartsell, Executive Director, Kingdom United Resilience and Recovery Effort
  • Sarah Henshaw, LeARN Coordinator, Lamoille Area Recovery Network
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:05 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, April 25, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.137 - An act relating to an option to vote "None of these candidates" on primary and general election ballots

  • Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Sponsor
1:20 PM

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

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Hercules Liotard, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
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Adjourn

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Jen Colin, General Counsel, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Nicolas Storellicastro, City Manager, City of Barre
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Meeting Details
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1:00 PM

Senate 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 livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

3:15 PM

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

Vote

3:30 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 2, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:50 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Reporter, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Bill Sheets, Manager, Village of Swanton
2:10 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Chelsea Magwire, Clerk, Orange County, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, City of Montpelier
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Adjourn

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Vote

  • Brian Savage, Town Administrator, Town of Swanton
1:45 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Francis McFaun, Representative, Washington/Orange
2:00 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

  • Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Flor Diaz Smith, President, Vermont School Boards Association
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:15 PM

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

  • T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Michael O'Grady, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Christina Sivret, Executive Director, Vermont State Ethics Commission
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:25 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
  • Scott Murphy, Town Manager, Manchester
  • John Potter, Town Manager, Brattleboro
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Dylan Zwicky, Leonine Public Affairs, Partner, Green Mountain Power
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Adjourn

Friday, May 9, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Vote

1:40 PM

S.98 - An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

Introduction and walk through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Andrew Stein, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Taxes
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
2:30 PM

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

Vote

3:00 PM

Vermont Youth Council

  • Taryn Burns, Education Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • Elizabeth Daley, Youth Voice Committee Member, Vermont Youth Council
  • Harmony Belle Devoe, Chair, Vermont Youth Council
  • 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
  • Claire Zandstra, Youth Mental Health Committee Chair, Vermont Youth Council
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mike Doenges, Mayor, Rutland City
  • Rep. Mary E. Howard, Sponsor, House Committee on General and Housing
  • Rep. Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault, Representative, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
2:40 PM

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

  • 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
3:45 PM

Adjourn

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

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

Vote

2:20 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
3:35 PM

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

  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:50 PM

Adjourn

Friday, May 16, 2025
Meeting Details
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Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

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

Vote

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Neil Kamman, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

  • 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
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Meeting Details
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10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Independent Only Threshold

  • Leslie Welts, Assistant Attorney General and Chief of the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, Attorney General's Office
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Adjourn

1:45 AM

Break

1:55 AM

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

Committee discussion; Section 14

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Chair, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

House Proposal of Amendment

  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Mari Cordes, Reporter, House Committee on Health Care
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
1:45 PM

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

Committee discussion

  • 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
4:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 23, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:05 PM

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

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

Senate Floor

1:15 AM

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

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

Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:35 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sean Sheehan, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance, Secretary of State's Office
3:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

3:30 AM

Senate Floor

Friday, May 30, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

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

Vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Introductions

New Member Orientation
Appointment of Committee Clerk

1:30 PM

VSEA Priorities

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, State's Attorney, Essex County
2:30 PM

Secretary of State Priorities

  • Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Governor's State of the State Address

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Committee Discussion of Priorities

2:00 PM

Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs Priorities

  • Tim Lueders-Dumont, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Kim McManus, Legislative Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
3:00 PM

State Treasurer Overview

  • Michael Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
4:00 PM

Adjourn

Friday, January 9, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Retirement 101 Overview

  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
2:30 PM

Review of Act 57 of 2025

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Katie Buckley, Director of Municipal Operations Support, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Marguerite Ladd, Government Finance Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
3:30 PM

Adjourn

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

Followed by Mandatory Training

1:00 PM

Hear from Candidates for the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard

Discussion with candidates
This will be a Joint Meeting with House Government Operations and Military Affairs. It will be held in Room 11 and livestreamed on https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.

  • 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
3:00 PM

Vermont League of Cities and Towns Priorities

  • 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
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Meeting Details
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Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Department of Public Safety Priorities

  • Corey Chase, Director, Radio Technology Services, Department of Public Service
  • Michael Desrochers, Director, Division of Fire Safety, Department of Public Safety
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Tucker Jones, General Counsel, Department of Public Safety
  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
3:15 PM

S.164 - An act relating to health benefits for members of the General Assembly

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
3:30 PM

Break

3:40 PM

S.229 - An act relating to compensation and health insurance for members of the General Assembly

  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
3:00 PM

Reports Repeal Survey

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.196 - An act relating to property tax sales

  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  • Cheryl Hooker, Former State Senator
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

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

  • Rik Sehgal, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Ranking Member, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Governor's 2027 Budget Address

Joint Assembly, House Chamber

2:30 PM

Reports Repeal Survey

Joint hearing with House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs held in Room M106 and livestreamed at https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/streaming/house-government-operations-and-military-affairs.

  • 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
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Agency of Human Services

Overview of Structure and Operations

  • Doug Racine, Former Lieutenant Governor, Former Secretary of Human Services
3:15 PM

Security Briefing

This will not be livestreamed due to sensitive content

  • Agatha Kessler, Sergeant at Arms, Vermont General Assembly
  • Sara Macera, Sergeant, Capitol Police Department
  • John Poleway, Chief of Capitol Police, Capitol Police Department
  • Joe Tremblay, Capitol Police Officer, Capitol Police Department
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Agency of Administration Priorities

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
2:30 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Walk-through

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Reporter, Senate Committee on Government Operations
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.222 - An act relating to survivor and disability benefits for emergency personnel

Introduction, Walk-through

  • Sen. Robert Norris, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, January 23, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Cannabis Control Board

Overview and Priorities

  • James Pepper, Chair, Cannabis Control Board
  • Dave Silberman, Director, Vermont Cannabis Action Fund
2:00 PM

S.276 - An act relating to requiring municipalities to hold a vote concerning the operation of cannabis establishments

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Kyle Harris, Board Member, Cannabis Control Board
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Ethics Commission

Requests

  • Paul Erlbaum, Commissioner, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Thomas Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
  • Pat McDonald, President, Campaign for Vermont
  • Will Stevens, Commission Member, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:00 PM

S.275 - An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund

Walk-through

  • Tom Giffin, President, Vermont Old Cemetery Association
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. David Weeks, Sponsor
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Vermont Retired State Employees Association (VRSEA)

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

  • Charly Dickerson, Treasurer, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  • Jolie Frechette, Lobbyist, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
  • Shelley Martin, President, Vermont Retired State Employees Association
3:00 PM

S.324 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Senate Committee on Government Operations
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

S.255 - An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County

Walk-through

  • Mark Anderson, Windham County Sheriff, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
  • Sen. Wendy Harrison, Chair, Sponsor
  • Drew Hazelton, Vermont EMS Advisory Committee
  • Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
Friday, January 30, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Request to allow Retirement Group C Law-Enforcement Officers to remain in Group C after becoming Police Recruit Trainers at the Vermont Police Academy

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, VSEA
1:40 PM

S.295 - An act relating to Group membership in the State Employees’ Retirement System

Walk-through

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, VSEA
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor, Senate Committee on Government Operations
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

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

Charter changes

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Hooper, Bill Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
1:30 PM

S.255 - An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County

  • Mark Anderson, Former President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Lamont Barnett, Assistant Judge, Windham County
  • Katy Johnson-Aplin, Selectboard Member, Newfane
  • Carolyn Partridge, Assistant Judge, Windham County
  • Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Charter changes

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

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

  • Robert Hooper, Sponsor
2:50 PM

Break

3:00 PM

Act 119 Report

  • Ted Fisher, Principal Assistant and Communications Director, Agency of Human Services
  • Jaclyn Holden, Director of Performance and Improvement, Agency of Human Services
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

3SquaresVT Awareness Day

  • Johanna Doren, Direct Markets and Local Food Access Program Director, NOFA-VT
  • Ivy Enoch, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Stella James, Director, Hardwick Area Food Pantry
  • Autumn Moen, Legislative Policy Lead, Hunger Free Vermont
  • Carrie Stahler, Senior Government Affairs Manager, Vermont Foodbank
  • Denise Walton, Community Member, Concord
3:00 PM

S.164 - An act relating to health benefits for members of the General Assembly

  • Jennifer Carbee, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Clarke Collins, Deputy Director of Benefits and Wellness, Department of Human Resources
  • Beth Fastiggi, Commissioner, Department of Human Resources
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, February 6, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.298 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

Walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Veniece Miller, Manager of Outreach, Harvard Law School
  • Alana Persson, Communications Lead, Represent Women
  • Ben Williams, Senior Policy Counsel, FairVote
2:30 PM

S.291 - An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers

Walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.264 - An act relating to collective bargaining for Assistant Attorneys General

Introduction and Walk Through

  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

Break

2:15 PM

S.297 - An act relating to electronic ballot return in local elections

Introduction and Walk Through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jocelyn Bucaro, Political Director, Mobile Voting Project
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
  • John Odum, City Clerk, City of Montpelier
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor
  • Forrest Senti, Cyber Security Expert, Mobile Voting Project
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

Vermont State Youth Council

  • Elizabeth Daley, Chair, The Youth Voice Committee
  • Harmony Belle Devoe, Vice Chair, Vermont State Youth Council
  • Hailley Hem, Chair, The Equity and Anti-Racism Committee
  • Nicole Miller, Executive Director, Vermont Afterschool
  • Aiden Otterman, Chair, Vermont State Youth Council
  • Brianne Smith, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Vermont Afterschool
  • Finn Sturm, Chair, The Climate Change Committee
  • Ezra Tane, Member, Education Committee
  • Claire Zandstra, Chair, The Youth Mental Health Committee
2:00 PM

Disability Advocacy Day

  • Laura Cushman, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Vermont
  • Sarah Launderville, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)
2:30 PM

S.255 - An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County

  • Mark Anderson, Former President, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Karen Astley, Town Manager, Putney
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Erika Elder, Town Administrator, Guilford
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor, Addison County
  • Aileen Tulloch, Town Administrator, Londonderry
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
-

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:15 PM

S.324 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Committee Discussion

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.295 - An act relating to Group membership in the State Employees’ Retirement System

  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, February 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

VSEA Request

Law enforcement trainers to remain in Group C

  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
2:15 PM

S.196 - An act relating to property tax sales

  • Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.228 - An act relating to collective bargaining over remote, in-person, and hybrid work standards for State employees

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.192 - An act relating to municipal authority to compel the cleaning or repair of premises

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Alison Clarkson, Sponsor
2:30 PM

S.196 - An act relating to property tax sales

Continued Testimony

  • Chris D'Elia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association
  • Kevin O'Toole, Attorney, Dorset
  • Grace Pazdan, Staff Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Continued Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Gene Bergman, City Council Member, Burlington
  • Jessica Brown, City Attorney, City of Burlington
  • Robert Hooper, Sponsor
  • Erik Ramakrishnan, Assistant City Attorney, City of Burlington
2:30 PM

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

Continued Testimony

  • Rep. Leonora Dodge, Sponsor of the Amendment
  • Greg Duggan, Town Manager, Essex
  • Bruce Post, Charter Review Committee Member, Essex
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Election of VSC Trustees and Adjutant Inspector General

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

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

Vote

1:40 PM

S.291 - An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers

Continued Testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • T.J. Jones, Consultant, Vermont State Ethics Commission
2:30 PM

S.255 - An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County

Vote

  • Shelly Banford, Town Administrator, Vernon
  • Matthew Birmingham, Colonel, Vermont State Police
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jeremy Evans, Assistant Police Chief, Brattleboro Police Department
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
  • Jeanette White, Former Senator, Windham County
Friday, February 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.275 - An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund

Continued Testimony

  • Chris Book, President, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Larry Davignon, Funeral Director, Day Funeral Home
  • Tom Giffin, President, Vermont Old Cemetery Association
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Michelle Hogle Acciavatti, Funeral Director, Green Mountain Funeral Alternatives
2:00 PM

S.324 - An act relating to legislative operations and government accountability

Continued Testimony

  • Tim Ashe, Deputy State Auditor, State Auditor's Office
  • Sen. Randy Brock, Co-Chair, Summer Government Accountability Committee
  • William Clark, Program Principal, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Carrington Skinner, Program Principal, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

S.298 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

Continued Testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Robert Roper, Concerned Citizen, Stowe
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
1:55 PM

Break

2:00 PM

S.298 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

Continued Testimony

  • Sarah Copeland Hanzas, Secretary of State, Vermont
  • Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor, Sponsor
2:35 PM

Break

2:45 PM

S.255 - An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County

Proposal of Amendment by Senator Hardy

  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

S.228 - An act relating to collective bargaining over remote, in-person, and hybrid work standards for State employees

Continued Testimony

  • Cary Brown, Executive Director, Vermont Commission on Women
  • Jen Campbell, State Employee, Vermont Department of Health
  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Emily Kisicki, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Buildings and General Services
  • Helen Linda, State Employee, Vermont Department of Health
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

1:30 PM

S.192 - An act relating to municipal authority to compel the cleaning or repair of premises

Continued Testimony

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Rep. Kristi Morris, Co-sponsor
  • Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
2:30 PM

S.255 - An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County

Consideration of Amendment

  • Mark Anderson, Sheriff, Windham County
3:20 PM

S.291 - An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers

Continued Testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Paul Erlbaum, Commissioner, Vermont State Ethics Commission
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:55 PM

S.275 - An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund

  • Chris Book, President, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Tom Giffin, President, Vermont Old Cemetery Association
3:10 PM

VSEA Request

Law Enforcement Trainers to remain in Group C

  • Jennifer Firpo, Law Enforcement Certification and Training Coordinator, Vermont Police Academy
  • Kenneth Hawkins, Deputy Director, Vermont Police Academy
3:35 PM

Policy Regarding High-Speed Chases

Committee Discussion

  • Trevor Whipple, Chair, Vermont Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB)
Friday, February 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Finalize Amendment

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

S.291 - An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers

Continued Testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

Licensure of Early Childhood Educators by the Office of Professional Regulation

Committee Discussion

  • Jen Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State's Office
2:30 PM

S.298 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

Continued Testimony

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Pattie McCoy, Former Town Clerk, Poultney
  • Rep. Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault, Town Clerk - Dorset, New England Association of City and Town Clerks
  • Diana Vachon, President, Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
3:30 PM

S.291 - An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers

  • Sarah Clark, Secretary of Administration, Agency of Administration
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:15 PM

S.275 - An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund

Committee review of new draft

  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

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

Walk-through

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

S.298 - An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act

Vote

  • Ashley Barnes, Captain, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Jennifer Morrison, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
  • Mandy Wooster, Executive Director of Policy Development, Department of Public Safety
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

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

Walk-Through

  • Rep. Sandra "Sandy" Pinsonault, Representative, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
3:10 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Vote

  • Thomas Abdelnour, Legislative Coordinator, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Vince Illuzzi, Lobbyist, Vermont State Employees Association
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 13, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

S.291 - An act relating to travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers

Vote

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:00 PM

S.275 - An act relating to creation of the Cemetery Vandalism Response Fund

Vote

  • Chris Book, President, Vermont Funeral Directors Association
  • Bobbi Brimblecomb, Town Clerk, Town of Marshfield
  • Tom Giffin, President, Vermont Old Cemetery Association
  • Jon Gray, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:20 PM

S.89 - An act relating to expanding survivor benefits

Committee Discussion

  • Steve Howard, Executive Director, Vermont State Employees Association
  • Adam Norton, Strategic Analyst, Vermont State Employees Association
  • David Scherr, Deputy Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:00 PM

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

Committee Discussion

2:30 PM

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

Committee Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:40 PM

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

Continued Discussion

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

2:30 PM

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

Walk-through

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:45 PM

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

Walk-through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, March 20, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:00 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

An act related to technical corrections for the 2026 legislative session

Review of H.927

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

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

  • 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
  • Rep. Kate Nugent, Sponsor, House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
2:30 PM

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

  • Tucker Anderson, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
10:30 AM

Joint Assembly

Judicial Retention

1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

Friday, March 27, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

Committee Vote

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

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

Testimony on Accountant Amendments, sections 8-10

  • Jin Breault, CPA, Gallagher, Flynn & Company
  • Sadie Fischesser, Executive Director, Vermont Society of CPAs
1:45 PM

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

Testimony on the limited academic dental license, sections 11 and 12

  • Mert Aksu, Dean, Detroit Mercy Dental School
  • Patrick Gallivan, Executive Director, Vermont State Dental Society
2:00 PM

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

Massage Therapy licensure request

  • Heather Chadwick, Massage Therapist, Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association
  • Christine Hoober, Massage Therapist, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
  • Hercules Liotard, Massage Therapist, American Massage Therapy Association - Vermont Chapter
  • Laura Morley, Massage Therapist, Vermont Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association
2:30 PM

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

Testimony on Sunrise Report

  • Nicole Lord, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Miya Wilson, Speech Language Pathologist, Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association
3:15 PM

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

  • Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to Vermont State Employees' Retirement System Group G membership

Walk-through

  • Trini Brassard, Former Chair, Randolph Selectboard
  • Scott Clouatre, Chief, Randolph Police Department
  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to military affairs

Walk-through

  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, Sponsor
  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:30 PM

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

Amendment, Vote

  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Sponsor
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

Vermont Access Network and Community Radio

Review of H.935 - An act relating to emergency management

  • Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Public Policy Director, CCTV Center for Media and Democracy
  • Thomas Leypoldt, Executive Director, PEGTV Rutland
2:30 PM

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

  • Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
3:10 PM

H.519 - An act relating to Vermont State Employees' Retirement System Group G membership

Testimony, Vote

  • Chris Hoar, Labor Representative, United Federation of Police Officers
  • Chris Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Friday, April 3, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

Vermont Evaluation of Rural Technical Assistance

VERTA report and VCRD funding request

  • Gary Halloway, Downtown Program Manager, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Jessica Savage, Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Vermont Council on Rural Development
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Christine Hoober, Massage Therapist, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
  • Kim McManus, Legislative, Policy and Records Attorney, Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs
2:30 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Catherine Benham, Chief Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Scott Moore, Legislative Finance Manager, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Rep. Chea Waters Evans, Reporter
2:30 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
3:00 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, Reporter
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Introduction and Walk-through

  • Rep. Matthew Birong, Sponsor
  • Tim Duggan, Director of Vermont Retirement Systems, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Eric Henry, Chief Investment Officer, Vermont Pension Investment Commission
  • Al LaPerle, Director of Unclaimed Property, Office of the State Treasurer
  • 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
3:00 PM

H.917 - An act relating to military affairs

Vote

  • Sophie Zdatny, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Friday, April 10, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

H.519 - An act relating to Vermont State Employees' Retirement System Group G membership

Amendment

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
1:10 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
1:30 PM

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

  • Jennifer Colin, Director, Office of Professional Regulation
  • Emma Shouldice, Lobbyist, Vermont Association of Chain Drug Stores
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.935 - An act relating to emergency management

Walk-through, Testimony

  • Aaron Collette, Fire Chief and Fire Warden, Williston
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • David DiBiase, Chief, Vergennes Fire Department
  • Dan Dillner, State Forest Fire Supervisor, Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
  • Bradley Reed, Fire Chief and Fire Warden, St. Johnsbury
2:30 PM

H.861 - An act relating to establishing an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

Introduction, Walk-through

  • Rep. Elizabeth Burrows, Sponsor
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
2:45 PM

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

  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Douglas Farnham, Chief Recovery Officer, State of Vermont
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy, Sponsor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

  • Erika Holm, Co-Executive Director, Programs and Operations, Central Vermont Humane Society
  • Pamela Krausz, Executive Director, VT-CAN! Spay/Neuter Clinic
  • Lisa Milot, Director of Animal Welfare, Department of Public Safety
  • Sara White, Veterinarian and Executive Director, Spay ASAP Inc.
3:15 PM

H.519 - An act relating to Vermont State Employees' Retirement System Group G membership

Committee discussion

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

  • 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
3:00 PM

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

Vote

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

H.927 - An act relating to technical corrections for the 2026 legislative session

Vote

  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
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H.762 - An act relating to the County and Regional Governance Study Committee

Committee discussion

Friday, April 17, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
11:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:00 PM

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

  • Matt Cota, Meadow Hill Consulting
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
1:30 PM

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

  • Lauren Bode, Legislative Liaison, Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA)
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Stephanie Winters, Deputy Director, Vermont Medical Society
2:30 PM

H.935 - An act relating to emergency management

  • Joseph Aldsworth, Deputy Chief, Fire, EMS, and Deputy Emergency Management Director, City of Barre
  • Keith Cubbon, Planner, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
  • Tim Devlin, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
9:30 AM

Senate Floor

1:15 PM

H.935 - An act relating to emergency management

  • Aaron Collette, Fire Chief and Fire Warden, Williston
  • David DiBiase, Chief, Vergennes Fire Department
  • Eric Forand, Director, Vermont Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety
  • Rep. Lisa Hango, Sponsor
  • Christopher Rupe, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
2:45 PM

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

  • Hillary Chutter-Ames, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Lauren Hibbert, Deputy Secretary of State, Secretary of State's Office
  • Emily Tredeau, Staff Attorney, Office of Professional Regulation
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Meeting Details
Hearing Type
Standard
Meeting Record
1:00 PM

Senate Floor

2:00 PM

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

Vote

  • Cameron Wood, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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